The federal environmental permitting process can often be bureaucratic and frustrating requiring new studies, biological opinions (BO),...

On May 29, 2025, a unanimous US Supreme Court opinion authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh placed clear limits on agencies’ consideration...

I was born and raised in Indiana – and with that comes the “Hoosier” gene instinctively connecting Memorial Day with the Indianapolis...

On March 15, 2026, the system that accounts for about half the federal government’s environmental permits for possible impacts to streams...

It’s always gratifying when reporters call Dawson & Associates for insights on federal permitting and related issues. Collectively, our...

Our colleague Joe Doddridge passed away recently.  Joe joined Dawson & Associates in 2003 after a career that included nearly 15 years in...

On March 12, 2025, EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers issued a Guidance Memoranda to their field offices to clarify when impacts to...

Recently, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), which operates within the Executive Office of the President (EOP), sent guidance ...

Bloomberg recently contacted our colleague Larry Liebesman to ask about the Trump Administration’s energy emergency declaration  on...

The new administration’s flurry of Executive Orders has sparked both applause and concern. However, the value-added skill in navigating...

While hydropower is an important part of any long-term energy strategy, hydropower developers must still overcome multiple federal...

Washington, D.C. – Dawson & Associates is pleased to announce key changes to its leadership structure, effective January 15, 2025....

Navigating the complexities of federal contract bid protests can be a daunting task, whether dealing with the Army Corps of Engineers,...

Important changes may be on the horizon for federal water and environmental permitting rules in the coming years – changes likely to...

Congress is scheduled to return to Washington next Tuesday, facing several must-pass items. Typically, Congress would endeavor to clear...

On October 16, the US Supreme Court heard arguments in City of San Francisco v. EPA , a case that focuses on EPA rules governing how much...

On September 26, Congress and the President avoided a government shutdown by providing temporary funding for government operations,...

On September 16, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)) released  new procedures to address delays in federal...

During 35 years as a US Army Corps of Engineers officer, retired Major General Michael Walsh , led multiple regional commands and served...

The Little Calumet River Basin in northwest Indiana is recognized for its stunning beauty, environmental significance, and potential for...