Used Oil Spill Response: WVDEP is responding to a used oil release after a valve failure at a Diversified Energy compressor station near Eckman in McDowell County; the leak was stopped, crews contained the spill, and booms were deployed in Coalbank Branch, with no fish kill reported and no impacts to public water systems so far. Critical Habitat for Pollinators: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will designate about 1.5 million acres of critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumblebee across parts of Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, West Virginia and Virginia, with the designation taking effect at the end of June and requiring federal consultations for future development. Rare Earths & Water Quality: WVU launched a Rare Earth Elements Initiative and a startup, Mission Critical Materials, aiming to expand rare-earth extraction using acid mine drainage rare earth element technology at WVU’s Mount Storm facility, linking critical minerals work to polluted-water treatment. Wildlife Habitat Funding: Sen. Jim Justice introduced the GROUSE Act to reimburse landowners for upland habitat restoration on commercially logged forestland, including native fruit/nut trees and shrubs, with up to 75% reimbursement. Boating Safety, Clean Water: The BoatUS Foundation expanded its free, state-approved boating safety course to 15 additional states, including West Virginia, adding environmental stewardship to the curriculum. Flooding Watch in WV: Heavy rains earlier this week caused high water and road closures in parts of West Virginia, with responders handling storm impacts and backed-up storm drains.