WASHINGTON – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of its Environmental Excellence Awards and the winner of the 2023 Environmental Leadership Award. The Excellence Awards recognize operations that actively demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems. NSSGA recognized a total of 10 Gold, 11 Silver and 84 Bronze winners during the first session of the Legislative & Policy Forum. 

WASHINGTON – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) revealed its 2023 Community Relations Excellence winners, as well as its Stars of Excellence awards. The Community Relations Excellence Awards recognize producers’ achievements for their generous contributions to the community in which they operate and enhance public perception of their business, their facility and the industry. This year, NSSGA saw an increase in the amount of award applications and recognized 10 Gold, 13 Silver and 59 Bronze winners.

The 2023 Legislative & Policy Forum is being held Sept. 24-27 at the Capitol Hill Hyatt.

Alexandria, VA – National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President & CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Read NSSGA’s previous statement after the Supreme Court set a precedent with its Sackett ruling.

Alexandria, VA – National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President & CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement on actions to promote sustainability of transportation funding.  

Alexandria, VA – National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President & CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement on today’s release of the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) proposed silica rule. 
 

Alexandria, VA – Today, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) President & CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement regarding agreement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act. 

High Court Strikes Down EPA's Efforts to Expand Its Authority; ARTBA and NSSGA Partnered During Legal Battle

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) campaign to regulate all U.S. ditches hit another roadblock May 25. The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) that the agency exceeded its authority in developing new wetlands regulations.

Fort Lauderdale, FL – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association met in Fort Lauderdale, FL to convene the Young Leaders Annual Meeting. The meeting, held from April 23-26, attracted a record attendance of more than 325 participants, who heard from industry leaders; participated in networking activities; and welcomed their new Committee leadership.

LAS VEGAS – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and Advocacy Associates, a boutique advocacy scheduling firm, won Campaigns and Elections magazine’s prestigious Reed Award for “Best Lobby Day." The award recognized the outstanding work surrounding NSSGA’s 2022 lobby day, in which 250 advocates held 200 meetings with members of Congress and their staff. The honor reflects Advocacy Associates’ position as a leader in the field, as well as NSSGA’s innovative approach to connecting advocates with their legislators.