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An Invitation from the PPQ Deputy Administrator to Stakeholders to Provide Feedback (Nov 23, 2010) USDA . APHIS . Plant Protection and Quarantine. Stakeholders are invited to comment on the draft Road Map to 2015: A Strategic Plan for Plant Protection & Quarantine (PDF | 487 KB) . The team…
Assessment to support continued development of the EU Strategy to combat invasive alien species (2010; PDF | 2.5 MB) Institute for European Environmental Policy. This study, prepared by the Institute for European Environmental Policy , analyses the policy baseline, and outlines priorities and…
U.S. Forest Service and Two Universities Team Up to Develop New Ecosystems for Hawaiian Forests (Nov 23, 2010) USDA . FS . Pacific Southwest Research Station. In collaboration with Stanford University and the University of Hawaii, Hilo, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research…
Now available: Under Secretary's response to Inspector General's September 23, 2010 report regarding NOAA's enforcement program.
NOAA has hired two new staff members, both residents of the Gloucester area, as a part of its ongoing efforts to improve communication with the fishing industry and to work proactively with fishermen to help them understand and comply with fisheries regulations.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the 2011 percentage standards for the four categories of fuel under the agencys renewable fuel standard program, known as RFS2. The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) amended the Clean Air Act to greatly increase th...
With a total of 19 named storms, 12 hurricanes and five major hurricanes, the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the busiest on record - as NOAA forecasters had predicted. Fortunately, nearly all of those storms avoided the U.S. coastline.
Environmental NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 29, 2010) - News media representatives are invited to attend a Nov. 30 science class at Resurrection Catholic School in Kansas City, Kan., at which EPA representatives and school staff will highlight environmental education and EPAs…
Environmental NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 29, 2010) - News media representatives are invited to attend a Nov. 30 science class at Resurrection Catholic School in Kansas City, Kan., at which EPA representatives and school staff will highlight environmental education and EPAs…
Environmental NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 29, 2010) - News media representatives are invited to attend a Nov. 30 science class at Resurrection Catholic School in Kansas City, Kan., at which EPA representatives and school staff will highlight environmental education and EPAs…
A new NOAA rule will prohibit boaters from discharging or depositing sewage into all waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The rule, which takes effect on December 27, also requires that vessel marine sanitation devices are secured to prevent discharges within sanctuary boundaries.
WASHINGTON The Aspen Institute an international nonprofit dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue today unveiled a list of 10 ways the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has strengthened America over the past 40 years. The unveiling of the Aspen Institut...
By Denise OwensWhile preparing to go shopping for Black Friday, I decided to do things differently. I brought my own bags from home to use for my purchases instead of receiving plastic bags. My girlfriends and I carpooled to the shopping mall instead of everyone driving separately.Once we arrived at…
The 17th special meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) ended today with successes in some important areas and room for improvement in others. The United States met many of its important objectives this year, including the adoption of measures to…
By Brittany GordonThe Thanksgiving leftovers have barely been touched, and already it’s time to start thinking about hitting the stores for that perfect holiday gift. Ready or not, holiday shopping time is here, and EPA’s ENERGY STAR program wants to help you pick the perfect gift, that will…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $4 Million Investment to Combat Invasive Species in Great Lakes (Nov 22, 2010) DOT . Maritime Administration. The Maritime Administration is funding a $4 million project to help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species found in cargo ships in the…
Combined power of the wasp and midge set to oust invasive weed (Nov 2010) Centre for Agricultural Bioscience International. The dominance of Russian knapweed , which has been crowding out North America's native plants for the past 100 years, may soon be over as scientists prepare to distribute…
New Federal Register notices added recently. Check out our new search feature that searches for invasive species related Federal Register Notices (1999-present); allows keyword search also by various dates. See our Federal Register section for more information. Highlights include: Karnal Bunt;…
Zebra Mussels Found in Zorinsky Lake (Nov 22, 2010) Nebraska Fish and Game Association Forum. The zebra mussel , an invasive species that severely degrades public waters, has been confirmed in a southwest Omaha lake. It is the first time a zebra mussel has been found in a publicly accessible lake in…
Out of an abundance of caution, NOAA has closed 4,213 square miles of Gulf of Mexico federal waters off Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to royal red shrimping.