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Professional Anglers Join Invasive Species Fight (Nov 2, 2010) National Professional Anglers Association. Wildlife Forever and the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) have formed a partnership to fight invasive species. Wildlife Forever's collaborative conservation efforts include…
$1.7 Million Dollars in Grants for Lake Erie Research Projects (Oct 25, 2010) Buffalo State College. Buffalo State's Great Lakes Center received three grants totaling $1.7 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes National Program Office. The highly competitive grants,…
U.S. Forest Service Awards Three Grants to Minnesota in Fight against Emerald Ash Borer (PDF | 34 KB) (Oct 12, 2010) USDA . FS . Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry. The U.S. Forest Service, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry has provided funding to the Minnesota Department of…
(SAN FRANCISCO 11/08/10) Today, the U.S
Three NOAA scientists will receive the 2009 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers.
The contiguous United States had its 11th warmest October on record, according to the latest NOAA State of the Climate report issued Monday.
By Suril MehtaPainful wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath. I’ve seen friends and family alike suffer through asthma, which now plagues more than 24 million Americans. You’d think that such a common chronic disease would affect all ages and races equally. The unfortunate truth is that…
(Atlanta – Nov. 5, 2010) Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has awarded the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling the Notable Achievement Award for a state program
By Hanady Kader / Jeaneth FalveyTis the season for holidays and celebrations, and this year EPA has a particularly big reason to celebrate—we’re turning 40!Maybe approaching the hill isn’t as thrilling for some, but we’re feeling festive. Every day we see the important work the agency has…
(Boston, Mass. – Nov
By Rachel Bassler When I was little, every student in my class was given a sapling to plant for Earth Day. I planted mine in my back yard, and it took root. It’s been 15 years now, and it’s healthy, strong, and growing. A big idea starts the same way: you plant the seed, nurture it, and [...]
Government and academic scientists on a multi-week expedition to explore deep-sea coral habitats in the Gulf of Mexico have observed corals and associated communities of marine life that show evidence of recent damage.
During the three giant caldera-forming eruptions that occurred between 2.1 million and 640,000 years ago, tiny particles of volcanic debris ( volcanic ash ) covered much of the western half of North America, likely a third of a meter deep several hundred kilometers from Yellowstone and several…
On Thursday, NOAA released a national policy encouraging the consideration and use of catch shares, a fishery management tool that has shown it can help rebuild fisheries and sustain fishermen, communities, vibrant working waterfronts and culturally important fishing traditions.
(New York, N.Y. -- Nov. 4, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced two separate settlements with one of the nation's largest oil recycling companies
By Lina YounesIn an earlier blog on car maintenance tips, I mentioned the need to keep your car well tuned and to change the oil regularly in order to improve fuel efficiency. One of the commenters quickly pointed out that newer car models don’t require changing the oil as often as in the past.…
Por Lina YounesEn un blog anterior sobre consejos para el mantenimiento de autos, mencioné la necesidad de mantener su auto bien afinado y hacer el cambio de aceite con regularidad para mejorar la eficiencia de combustible. Una de las personas que envió comentarios rápidamente señaló que los…
Species Profile -- Brown Marmorated Stink Bug USDA . NAL . National Invasive Species Information Center. The brown marmorated stink bug is an insect native to southeast Asia. In additionto being annoying, the pest is a serious concern because itfeeds on field crops like soybeans and a number of…
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Reported in Indiana for the First Time (PDF | 144 KB) (Oct 25, 2010) Purdue University. Extension. Department of Entomology. * See our Emerging Issues for more resources.
Nothing is Perfect: Biodegradable Packing Material as Food and Transportation for a Museum Pest, Lasioderma serricorne (F.) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae) (Sep 2010) The Coleopterists Bulletin 64(3): 256-257. * See our Vectors and Pathways page for more resources.