Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Launching the eXtension Invasive Species Community of Practice (CoP) (Feb 24, 2012) The Invasive Species CoP is a national Web site designed to connect and mobilize audiences and parties through an Invasive Species Learning and…
Illinois was welcomed into the coastal management system in a ceremony today, making the state eligible for approximately $2 million in annual grants to help manage its Great Lakes resources.
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- US Forest Service Research Used in New, Invasive-plant Software: iPhone Application Helps People Identify Harmful, Nonnative Plants (Feb 22, 2012) U.S. Forest Service research and funding have led to the development of a free…
By Chris GillisHave you tried to find consumer information about pesticides on EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/pesticides only to find yourself overwhelmed with so much information that you didn’t know where to start? Did you click on link after link only to find that they didn’t contain the…
NOAA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are once again partnering for National Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 12 –16.
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Obama Administration Releases 2012 Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework (Feb 23, 2012) The Obama Administration announced a series of new measures to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp, building on the unprecedented proactive…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Save Our Citrus USDA has updated and re-launched its Save Our Citrus Web site which currently features five things you can learn to grow healthy citrus plants. The site provides the latest information on citrus disease, including…
Isn’t it great when a plan comes together? Schools across the nation are finding out that a good indoor air quality (IAQ) plan can make a big difference for a child’s education and health. As an asthmatic, I know firsthand the importance of creating a healthy indoor environment. As the schools…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA Announces Additional Funding to Combat European Grapevine Moth in California (Feb 24, 2012) USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced the availability of $8 million in emergency funding to prevent the…
By Lina Younes As we see the first signs of the new season, it’s easy to get into the mood for spring cleaning around the house. We just want to open the windows, freshen the air, put away the heavy coats and signs of winter inside the home. During this process, we start thinking of giving [...]
By Lina YounesA medida que vemos las primeras señales de la nueva temporada, es fácil entrar en el ritmo de hacer una buena limpieza primaveral alrededor de la casa. Con el buen tiempo, nos entusiasma la idea de abrir las ventanas para refrescar las habitaciones, así como guardar los abrigos…
By Larry TellerFor many years while lap swimming, and more recently raking leaves and shlepping the tarp to the curb, I’ve kept track of laps and tarps by counting—not from 1 to 10, which for me seems too easy to lose track of as the mind wanders—but from the home of EPA’s Region 1 office…
According to NOAA scientists, warmer-than-average temperatures dominated the northern and eastern regions of the U.S. this winter. Additionally, national snow cover extent was below average.
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Nisha S. SipesWho knew that we could help make our environment healthier by using new and recycled data!This month, I have the honor of being presented the Best Postdoctoral Publication Award by the…
By Jill VohrWho knew? Red carpet events in Hollywood don’t always use red carpets. On February 19th, the world-wide premiere of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax involved all the fabulous movie stars you would expect to see—but on an ORANGE carpet. The same color as the Lorax.I was lucky enough to be…
By Matt Bogoshian I like to save money.As a husband and dad, finding more ways to save money is just part of living and raising a family.From a national perspective, the same thing applies. To make an America built to last, making smarter choices not only can save REAL money but it often also means…
Nearly 150 years after 16 USS Monitor sailors died when their vessel sank in a New Year’s Eve storm, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has released forensic reconstructions of the faces of two crew members.
By Sheila LewisYou’ve probably heard the saying, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite!” This phrase has taken on new life in Cleveland, which has been plagued by these nasty parasites. Many families in the city are ill-informed about bedbugs, and some people have endangered their health…
By Rob LandolfiWalk into the average person’s workspace, and there’s a good chance you’ll see some art made by a special young person. In my cube it’s a poster of “Fluffy, the Sun Burn Horse-maid.” As with most endearing children’s artwork, this poster has its share of misspelled…
State and federal trustee agencies have released the Cosco Busan Oil Spill Final Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan. The document summarizes the injuries to wildlife, habitat, and recreational uses from the oil spill that occurred on Nov. 7, 2007.