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Conserving water starts at the toilet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:46PMThe management and protection of our water resources is critical. Conserving water is as close to you as your household toilet.
Engineers keep eye on Harlan Lake, rain Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:43PMREPUBLICAN CITY — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials are watching rainfall totals and weather forecasts to judge whether releases from Harlan County Lake for a Republican River channel capacity study should be adjusted to avoid flooding.
Boil water order issued for part of Cayuga Co. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:35PMA boil water order and conservation order has been issued due to high turbidities in the drinking water produced for people living in the Village of Cayuga and parts of...
New carnivorous sponge gives prey kiss of death Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:34PMA carnivorous sponge with ‘lip-shaped’ spicules has been identified from the dark depths of the ocean.
Eco-Dentists Aim to Clean and Green Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:31PMBERKELEY, CA — With 500 members in 42 states and 11 countries, the Eco-Dentistry Association has launched a certification program for green dental practices and named its two inaugural recipients.
Bi-County event marks 55th year Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:27PMWith more than 100 projects on display at the 55th Morgan/Washington Bi-County Science Fair, held at Brush High School, it is Nate Thompson of Brush and Wyatt Palser of Otis, who were chosen to travel to the International Science and Engineering Fair this spring.
St. Johns water district wants you to conserve Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:26PMBy Fred Hiers Staff writer Water conservation has been the focus of the St. Johns River Water Management District lately as the agency moves toward establishing tough goals for the 16 counties under its jurisdiction, including Marion and Alachua.
China asks Mekong states to visit dam Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:22PMChina has invited countries from the lower Mekong subregion to visit its Jinghong dam in a bid to counter claims that its poor water management is causing drought in downstream countries.
Formica Corporation Makes Strides in Sustainability Initiatives Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:14PMFormica Corporation, the North American division of the Formica Group of companies, has completed a product life cycle assessment on key products and their environmental impacts on energy, water, waste and greenhouse gases.
Community to make local conservation decisions Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:07PMResting in the hands of our local community members is the future of our valuable natural resources and the decisions that are made to conserve, enhance and sustain the integrity of soil, water and air quality in Bossier Parish and throughout Louisiana.
Should campus threat assessments be private? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:39AMThe House and Senate have approved competing versions of a bill that differ on whether the public has a right to see the records of campus threat assessment teams in the aftermath of a tragedy such as the Virginia Tech massacre.
Scratch 'n' sniff - aromatic foliage for the garden Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:35AMFlowers scent a garden, but they have lots of company. Flower fragrance is about reproduction; leaf fragrance is generally a side effect of strategies for water conservation or pest protection. Plant resins with chemicals toxic to insects can scent foliage...
Testing a pilot program Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:28AMDEER LODGE — The Obama administration could support the mandate in U.S. Sen. Jon Tester's forest bill to log a set number of acres every year as a pilot project, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said here Saturday.
Main break leaves Reisterstown corridor homes, businesses without water Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:27AMCounty conservation order likely to be in effect today About 100,000 homes and businesses along the Reisterstown Road corridor lost their water service Saturday after a large water main break, and even those who had their service restored are being urged to continue strict conservation measures until told otherwise.
Landscaped gardens available Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:26AMMount Pleasant residents urged to join free program
BonDeCroft Utlity wins “Best Tasting Water Contest” Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:26AML-R (seated): Johnny Walker, Jimmy Allen and Chris Hampton; L-R (standing): Danny Brock, general manager of Bondecroft Utility District and Certified Operator Tim Smith.
Nice weather, but bays not up to par Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:49AMThe recent freshwater runoffs had most of Galveston Bay and the surf in marginal to poor condition for fishing Sunday.
DEP offers students the opportunity for field experience Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:48AMThe New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey will be holding a week long residential summer program at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center for students interested in exploring New Jersey’s salt marsh environment.
'Extinct' frog species found again after 30 years Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:47AMSYDNEY — A species of frog thought to have been extinct for 30 years has been found in rural Australian farmland,...
A push for public lands Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:45AMPatchwork preservation in the San Juans is slowly forming a quilt of public lands.
EPA’s impact ‘long time coming’ Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:37AMThose towering snowdrifts will soon melt into headaches for land developers and homeowners alike, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will add a catch to the muddy mix.
BEUKEMA: Panel discusses Asian carp problem Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:33AMA four-person panel met at Outdoorama last week to discuss the Asian carp issue based on the latest information and to answer questions.
WATTS: Pheasants Forever making a difference Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:33AMWhen it comes to helping preserve wildlife habitat in Michigan, Pheasants Forever is at the forefront of organizations that make a difference.
Ice warning underscored by drowning death Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:31AMPolice are re-issuing their warning to the public to stay off ice on local waterways after the death of a man on the Bay of Quinte Wednesday evening. Prince Edward OPP said the man was reported missing just after 6 p.[...]
"Extinct" frog found after 30 years Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:29AMThe yellow-spotted bell frog shows up in rural Australia
CHURCHES' CORNER Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:00AMAPPLEGATE -- A soup and salad supper will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the church, 4792 Church St.
Water district to meet on stricter reuse rules Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:32AMBy Fred Hiers Staff writer The St. Johns River Water Management District board is looking to squeeze the most out of water conservation and will meet next month to develop rules that could require its 16-county members to strengthen water reuse programs.
Of Interest: Feb. 27, 2010 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:29AMBeekmantown Council calls special meeting BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown Town Council will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. Monday in the upstairs meeting room at the Town Hall, 571 Spellman Road.
Coyotes part of Western life Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:05AMOften blamed for missing pets, coyotes are part of the natural cycle of life in western Nevada, according to state wildlife officials. "The amazing thing about coyotes is their ability to adapt and adjust to changes in their natural environment and to the challenges of living in an urban environment. They can sometimes be seen roaming areas on the outskirts of cities and towns and even venturing ...
'We will minimize disruptions' Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:46AMWith any large construction project that disrupts neighborhoods, Tom Dugan expects people to be worried. Installing more than 13,200 water meters throughout Lodi will be no different.
Panel to address water problems Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:21AMAfter rounds of detailed research on a growing water crisis in Nockamixon and the surrounding communities, scientists are ready to flush out an overview.
Anti-whalers claim success Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:16AMAnti-whalers ended this year's campaign, declaring it their most successful to date.
Fresh produce networking site proving a hit Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:04PMLaunched just over 2 months ago by 3 Christchurch friends, Locavore365 (a fresh produce exchange website) is proving to be a big hit with green-fingered kiwis.
‘DFO failed to follow up on North Alouette Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:02PMReports of heavy machinery on river bank brought no response from feds
SUU students' project aims to help aquifer Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:55PMA group of Southern Utah University students are working to maintain water levels in the Cedar Valley aquifer by accelerating...
Farmers highlight evolution of agricultural science education Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:44PMArt West, an Allentown-Upper Freehold area farmer, recalls days past of agricultural education, when crop-production was basically the thing discussed.
Harcourts Foundation reaches $500,000 milestone Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:18PMMr Green says the aim was to reach the target of $500,000 in donations by the end of Harcourts’ Business Leaders Conference last week and it was great to have achieved that goal and to be able to share that amazing progress, made since the Foundation’s inception in mid-2008.
Whale Kills Trainer As Horrified Spectators Watch Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:18PMA SeaWorld killer whale seized a trainer in its jaws Wednesday and thrashed the woman around underwater, killing her in front of a horrified audience. It marked the third time the animal had been involved in a human death.
SeaWorld confirms trainer was dragged into water Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:15PMA SeaWorld official is confirming that a whale that killed a trainer at the park pulled the woman into the water.
New permaculture series to begin Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:05PMDunsmuir, Calif. - Wendy Crist and Molly Brown will be hosting a Permaculture Garden series from March 27 through July 24. Using feedback from last year’s first series of classes, Crist says she has reworked the curriculum to address varying degrees of gardening experience and knowledge.
Whale kills Seaworld trainer in front of horrified spectators Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:57PMRed Huber / Orlando Sentinel via APKiller whales swim in tanks at the SeaWorld park in Orlando, Fla. on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, an orca killed a trainer who slipped or fell into its tank, drowning her in front...
Whale kills Sea World trainer as horrified spectators watch Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:54PMORLANDO, Fla. - A killer whale attacked and killed a trainer in front of a horrified audience at a SeaWorld show Wednesday, with witnesses saying the animal involved in two previous deaths dragged the trainer under and thrashed her around violently. Distraught audience members were hustled out of the stadium, and the park was immediately closed. Veteran trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40, was one of the ...
City shopping list Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:52PMThere’s no question the number on our cover—$334,965,865—is pretty damn big. It’s the kind of number that, if it showed up on a bank statement, might prompt a person to immediately call the banker to inform them of the error. (Or call a travel agent and inquire about Brunei or Togo—any place the bank customer thinks they can’t be extradited from.)
Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District announce awards Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:52PMThe Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District and its cooperating banks held its annual “Conservationists of the Year” awards program on Feb. 11th at the USDA Service Center in Dawson.
Whale kills trainer as horrified spectators watch Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:49PMORLANDO, Fla: A SeaWorld killer whale seized a trainer in its jaws Wednesday and thrashed the woman around underwater, killing her in front of a horrified audience. It marked the third time the animal had been involved in a human death.
Snow cancellations: Clarkstown business forum Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:48PMMahopac: Michael Klemens, David Gordon and Pat Houser were to discuss "Can We Have Both Economic Development and Conservation?" at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mahopac Public Library. The program has been rescheduled to March 4. For information, call 845-228-4265.
North Central Community Calendar – Feb. 25 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:10PMPost your public events, anywhere from Stone Oak to the Pearl Brewery.
Celebrate Archaeology Month with Special Programs Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:06PMChiricahua National Monument (NM) and Fort Bowie National Historical Site (NHS) are pleased to announce several special events for the month of March 2010. All these events and programs are being presented in conjunction with Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month, an annual celebration sponsored by the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office.
News Briefs Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:04PMStorm water session slated Horsham Township is holding a short educational session about storm-water management and what residents can do on their properties to help control it March 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the township building.
Water quality night held Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:58PMDuring Thursday’s “Water Quality Night” held in the Zastrow Room of the Charles City Public Library, students from Lincoln Elementary School teacher Diane Sande’s fourth-grade class discussed various projects on different water topics are part of their participation in the Disney Planet Challenge, a nationwide, environmental competition. Other topics besides pollution included conservation, rain ...