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NOAA's Fisheries Service today announced that it will propose increasing the spiny dogfish quota to 20 million pounds for 2011. The new quota would be a 33 percent increase over the 2010 catch limit of 15 million pounds.
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For Immediate Release No. 11-OPA022 Chicago (March 16, 2011) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Susan Hedman and representatives from environmental groups and health organizations will hold a media availability session and photo opportunity at 2 p.m
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule that extends the deadline for reporting 2010 data under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program to September 30, 2011. The original deadline was March 31, 2011
With spring flooding already underway over portions of the U.S., NOAA forecasters are warning the worst is yet to come. Almost half the country has an above-average risk of flooding over the next few weeks, according to the annual spring outlook released Thursday by NOAA's National Weather…
By Lina YounesThis past weekend I took my youngest daughter to the Girl Scout Day at the National Air and Space Museum. Girl Scout troops from Virginia and neighboring states went to the Steven F. Uvar-Hazy Center to participate in the day’s events in celebration of Women’s History Month.There…
Por Lina YounesLa semana pasada lleve mi hija menor al día de las Girl Scouts en el Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio. Tropas de Girl Scouts de Virginia y estados vecinos fueron al Centro de Steven F. Uvar-Hazy para participar en los eventos del día en celebración del Mes de la Mujer.Había…
(03/16/11) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON – In response to a court deadline, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first-ever national standards for mercury, arsenic and other toxic air pollution from power plants
Two tropical cyclone names in the Atlantic were retired from the official name rotation by the World Meteorological Organization’s hurricane committee because of the deaths and damage they caused in 2010. The committee issues the list of potential names for tropical cyclones to be used every six…
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced that he would allow fishermen and businesses until May 6, 2011, to submit complaints about potentially excessive enforcement penalties to the Special Master for review, as well as request stays of their penalties as part of the complaint process.
WASHINGTON – In response to a court deadline, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first-ever national standards for mercury, arsenic and other toxic air pollution from power plants
NOAA explained today how it will concentrate scientific, service, and stewardship efforts in the Arctic when it released its first ever Arctic Vision and Strategy. Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator, made the announcement during a…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Lyndee CollinsIn honor of Women’s History Month, I felt it was appropriate to honor a woman who is a distinguished innovator and inspiration to students like me. Last Monday, I had the honor to…
TODAY: EPA, American Lung Association to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Mercury and Air Toxics Standards WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will join American Lung Association President and CEO Charles D
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2010 Invasive Species, Plant Pests, Noxious Weeds, Plant Lab, Nursery and Field Inspection Summaries and Survey Results (2011; PDF | 6 MB) Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Division of Plant Industries. The Division of Plant…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2011 Garlic Mustard Challenge The Stewardship Network. Garlic mustard threatensthe abundant wildflowers and diverse forest ecosystem of Michigan. Each yearbetween mid-April through late June, this project challenges folks to…
EPA to Host Public Listening Session on Whether to Add Vapor Intrusion as a Criterion for Superfund Sites Release date: 03/15/2011 Media Contact Information: Mary Simms, (415) 947-4270, simms.mary@epa.gov, Yoshiko Hill, (415) 947-4308, hill.yoshiko@epa.gov SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Plant Management College Degree Program: Invasive Species Management - Environmental Science Technology Program (PDF | 251 KB) Invasive Plant Control, Inc. Southeastern Community College, Whiteville, North Carolina …
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- EPA Seeks Comments to Develop Management Practices for Recreational Vessels (Mar 14, 2011) Southern Maryland Online. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) is seeking public comment from boaters and other stakeholders…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Provides information for invasive species related Congressional bills , including introduction date, sponsor, summary, full bill text, and bill status. S.357 - Wildlife Disease Emergency Act of 2011 -- To authorize the Secretary of…