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I was a child when introduced to the phrase, “separating the sheep from the goats.” Although the saying has biblical roots, I typically heard it in reference to distinguishing between good and bad, or between high and low value. Recently, I’ve been thinking about it with respect to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA013 CHICAGO (Feb. 10, 2010) -- U.S
(ATLANTA – Feb. 9, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have brought in large hydraulic dredge equipment to expedite the removal of ash from the Emory River
I have recently moved to Washington, D.C., a relatively larger and more urban setting than that of my little lake house back in the Midwest. I have never lived in such a metropolitan city before and I have become greatly overwhelmed at times by the large amounts of buildings and people and the small…
Hi everyone. If you’re looking for the question of the week, it’ll be back next Monday. Our offices are closed Monday and Tuesday because of record-breaking snow, so our team wasn’t able to post it. And we’re expecting another several inches Tuesday night into Wednesday.I’m sitting here in…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
I was a child when introduced to the phrase, “separating the sheep from the goats.” Although the saying has biblical roots, I typically heard it in reference to distinguishing between good and bad, or between high and low value. Recently, I’ve been thinking about it with respect to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA013 CHICAGO (Feb. 10, 2010) -- U.S
(ATLANTA – Feb. 9, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have brought in large hydraulic dredge equipment to expedite the removal of ash from the Emory River
I have recently moved to Washington, D.C., a relatively larger and more urban setting than that of my little lake house back in the Midwest. I have never lived in such a metropolitan city before and I have become greatly overwhelmed at times by the large amounts of buildings and people and the small…
Hi everyone. If you’re looking for the question of the week, it’ll be back next Monday. Our offices are closed Monday and Tuesday because of record-breaking snow, so our team wasn’t able to post it. And we’re expecting another several inches Tuesday night into Wednesday.I’m sitting here in…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA011 CHICAGO (Feb. 8, 2010) - The International Joint Commission, in cooperation with the participating agencies listed below, is hosting a public meeting in Ypsilanti, Mich., on Feb. 17 to discuss plans and get recommendations on Asian carp control efforts
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 8, 2010) – A Portland, Conn. asphalt company has agreed to pay $68,400 in penalties for failing to comply with federal regulations designed to prevent oil spills from reaching waterways. According to EPA, Triram Connecticut, LLC
Individuals and decision-makers across widely diverse sectors – from agriculture to energy to transportation – increasingly are asking NOAA for information about climate change in order to make the best choices for their families, communities and businesses. To meet the rising tide of these…
In a press conference earlier today, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco unveiled a new Web site that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA’s climate information, data, products and services. This climate portal will provide information about the impacts of…
Zebra Mussels Invade Lough Bresk (Feb 2, 2010) Northern Ireland Environment Agency. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency confirmed that the Zebra Mussel , has been found for the first time at Lough Bresk, County Fermanagh. The first sighting in Northern Ireland was in 1994 at Lough Erne and they…
Help Out and Become a SWEET (Sudbury Weed Eradication and Education Team) Volunteer!!! (Jan 28, 2010) Massachusetts Town of Sudbury. Conservation Office. There will be various projects from SWEET (Sudbury Weed Eradication and Education Team) in April and throughout the year. * See our Massachusetts…
Forests Are Growing Faster, Climate Change Appears To Driving Accelerated Growth (Feb 1, 2010) Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Shorelines. A new study has found evidence that forests in the Eastern U.S. are growing faster than they have in the past 225 years. The paper focuses on the…
Invasive Exotic Animals Costing U.S. Billions of Dollars (Feb 2, 2010) Mother Nature Network. The Washington Post reports that invasive exotic species such as, Asian carps , cause environmental losses and damages of nearly $120 billion a year. No. 10-OPA011 CHICAGO (Feb. 8, 2010) - The International Joint Commission, in cooperation with the participating agencies listed below, is hosting a public meeting in Ypsilanti, Mich., on Feb. 17 to discuss plans and get recommendations on Asian carp control efforts
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 8, 2010) – A Portland, Conn. asphalt company has agreed to pay $68,400 in penalties for failing to comply with federal regulations designed to prevent oil spills from reaching waterways. According to EPA, Triram Connecticut, LLC
Individuals and decision-makers across widely diverse sectors – from agriculture to energy to transportation – increasingly are asking NOAA for information about climate change in order to make the best choices for their families, communities and businesses. To meet the rising tide of these…
In a press conference earlier today, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco unveiled a new Web site that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA’s climate information, data, products and services. This climate portal will provide information about the impacts of…
Zebra Mussels Invade Lough Bresk (Feb 2, 2010) Northern Ireland Environment Agency. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency confirmed that the Zebra Mussel , has been found for the first time at Lough Bresk, County Fermanagh. The first sighting in Northern Ireland was in 1994 at Lough Erne and they…
Help Out and Become a SWEET (Sudbury Weed Eradication and Education Team) Volunteer!!! (Jan 28, 2010) Massachusetts Town of Sudbury. Conservation Office. There will be various projects from SWEET (Sudbury Weed Eradication and Education Team) in April and throughout the year. * See our Massachusetts…
Forests Are Growing Faster, Climate Change Appears To Driving Accelerated Growth (Feb 1, 2010) Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Shorelines. A new study has found evidence that forests in the Eastern U.S. are growing faster than they have in the past 225 years. The paper focuses on the…
Invasive Exotic Animals Costing U.S. Billions of Dollars (Feb 2, 2010) Mother Nature Network. The Washington Post reports that invasive exotic species such as, Asian carps , cause environmental losses and damages of nearly $120 billion a year. * See our Economic Impacts section for more resources.
Does Climate Change Promote Invasive Species? (Feb 3, 2010) Harvard Magazine. Researchers have found that non-native plants, and especially invasive species, thrive during times of climate change because they're better able to adjust the timing of annual activities like flowering and fruiting.…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced three steps to support communities’ efforts to provide their citizens’ with economic opportunity while reducing impacts on the environment
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 5, 2010) – The Maine coastal communities of Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head have joined several other Maine coastal towns by protecting their coastal water quality with a “No Discharge Area” designation
While this photo may appear to be that of a lush meadow in the foreground of a big city, it is actually a vegetated rooftop on a 9-story building in downtown Denver. When EPA Region 8’s office moved to a new “green” office building in Lower Downtown Denver, I did not know what to expect. [...]
Natural gas producer will pay $175,000 penalty and reduce emissions (Denver, Colo. – Feb. 4, 2010) The U.S
$41 million proposed increase from Fiscal Year 2010 SAN FRANCISCO - The Obama Administration this week proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
$41 million proposed increase from Fiscal Year 2010 SAN FRANCISCO - The Obama Administration this week proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Does Climate Change Promote Invasive Species? (Feb 3, 2010) Harvard Magazine. Researchers have found that non-native plants, and especially invasive species, thrive during times of climate change because they're better able to adjust the timing of annual activities like flowering and fruiting.…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced three steps to support communities’ efforts to provide their citizens’ with economic opportunity while reducing impacts on the environment
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 5, 2010) – The Maine coastal communities of Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head have joined several other Maine coastal towns by protecting their coastal water quality with a “No Discharge Area” designation
While this photo may appear to be that of a lush meadow in the foreground of a big city, it is actually a vegetated rooftop on a 9-story building in downtown Denver. When EPA Region 8’s office moved to a new “green” office building in Lower Downtown Denver, I did not know what to expect. [...]
Natural gas producer will pay $175,000 penalty and reduce emissions (Denver, Colo. – Feb. 4, 2010) The U.S
$41 million proposed increase from Fiscal Year 2010 SAN FRANCISCO - The Obama Administration this week proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
$41 million proposed increase from Fiscal Year 2010 SAN FRANCISCO - The Obama Administration this week proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency