Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- State Noxious-Weed Seed Requirements Recognized in the Administration of the Federal Seed Act (Updated 2012) This publication (updated annually) contains information about the various State labeling requirements and prohibitions of…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Wisconsin -- Updated Aquatic Invasive Species Report (2010-2011) and 2012 Annual Invasive Species Awareness Month (Jun 2012): Wisconsin's Annual Invasive Species Awareness Month "Slow the Spread by Boat and Tread" --…
By Stephanie ThorntonIt’s never a good feeling to wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of rushing water. First, my foggy brain thought a neighbor might be taking an oddly-timed shower. Then I considered whether it was possible for a toilet to suddenly be that loud. As I groggily made my…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- CalWeedMapper CalWeedMapper is a new Web site for mapping invasive plant spread and planning regional management in California. Users generate a report for their region that synthesizes information into three types of strategic…
By Lisa GarciaSince the start of the Obama Administration, we at EPA and other federal agencies have made tremendous strides toward addressing the public health and environmental problems that exist in many low-income, minority, and tribal communities across the country.Ever since the EPA and the…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Georgian Court University have entered into an agreement to enhance environmental practices at the university. The agreement, signed today by EPA Region 2 Chief of Staff Lisa Plevin and Georgian Court University President Rosemary E.…
By Shanshan LinThis month, students across the country are busily preparing for their annual science fair projects. If you are a student still pondering ideas for your investigation, a teacher looking for classroom resources, or a parent interested in helping your child find the perfect science fair…
By Alice KaufmanWhen I awoke this morning, I realized I’ve mentally turned the corner on winter. It happens every year, sometime around mid-January when I realize the days are getting longer. I may have felt it earlier this year because I spent the holidays in Alaska. This time of year in Alaska,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in New York City to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and…