Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Battling Insects that Cause Trouble in Paradise (Feb 23, 2012) Nothing in life is perfect, not even tropical paradises, thanks to invading pests like the Japanese beetle and the Oriental fruit fly, but ARS Entomologists have…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Courses/Training for Professionals for 2012 Explores opportunities related to continuing education for invasive species management professionals. Weed Day (California) -- Jul 19, 2012 University of California - Davis Aquatic…
By Lina YounesThe Magic School Bus books have provided amazing educational experiences for children of all ages. For almost 25 years, this book series has explored interesting adventures and field trips featuring Ms. Frizzle and her class aboard the Magic School Bus. Several years ago, EPA and…
Por Lina YounesLos libros del Autobús Mágico han brindado fantásticas experiencias educativas a los niños de todas las edades. Durante unos 25 años, esta serie ha explorado las interesantes aventuras y excursiones de la Srta. Frizzle (Srta. Rizos) y sus alumnos a bordo del autobús escolar…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Related Conferences added (U.S. and International), including : Insect Decline: The Causes and the Role of Agriculture in Mitigation -- Apr 25, 2012 2012 Agriculture Stakeholder Conference:…
By Laureen BurtonSpring is around the corner and with the season’s warming weather we often open up our windows and take on the task of spring cleaning. As a toxicologist for EPA’s Indoor Environments Division, I’m often asked if I have any indoor air quality tips that people might use during…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Phil SayreYou may have heard of nanotechnology, but then again, maybe you haven’t. Despite the ubiquity of nanotechnology—it is now widely used in products ranging from clothing (which…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Monica LinnenbrinkNow I can look great and feel good about using my favorite mascara. Why? Because EPA researchers are collaborating with L’Oréal to help end the need for animal testing. EPA is…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- State Noxious-Weed Seed Requirements Recognized in the Administration of the Federal Seed Act (Updated 2012) This publication (updated annually) contains information about the various State labeling requirements and prohibitions of…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Wisconsin -- Updated Aquatic Invasive Species Report (2010-2011) and 2012 Annual Invasive Species Awareness Month (Jun 2012): Wisconsin's Annual Invasive Species Awareness Month "Slow the Spread by Boat and Tread" --…
By Stephanie ThorntonIt’s never a good feeling to wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of rushing water. First, my foggy brain thought a neighbor might be taking an oddly-timed shower. Then I considered whether it was possible for a toilet to suddenly be that loud. As I groggily made my…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- CalWeedMapper CalWeedMapper is a new Web site for mapping invasive plant spread and planning regional management in California. Users generate a report for their region that synthesizes information into three types of strategic…
By Lisa GarciaSince the start of the Obama Administration, we at EPA and other federal agencies have made tremendous strides toward addressing the public health and environmental problems that exist in many low-income, minority, and tribal communities across the country.Ever since the EPA and the…
By Shanshan LinThis month, students across the country are busily preparing for their annual science fair projects. If you are a student still pondering ideas for your investigation, a teacher looking for classroom resources, or a parent interested in helping your child find the perfect science fair…
By Alice KaufmanWhen I awoke this morning, I realized I’ve mentally turned the corner on winter. It happens every year, sometime around mid-January when I realize the days are getting longer. I may have felt it earlier this year because I spent the holidays in Alaska. This time of year in Alaska,…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Launching the eXtension Invasive Species Community of Practice (CoP) (Feb 24, 2012) The Invasive Species CoP is a national Web site designed to connect and mobilize audiences and parties through an Invasive Species Learning and…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- US Forest Service Research Used in New, Invasive-plant Software: iPhone Application Helps People Identify Harmful, Nonnative Plants (Feb 22, 2012) U.S. Forest Service research and funding have led to the development of a free…
By Chris GillisHave you tried to find consumer information about pesticides on EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/pesticides only to find yourself overwhelmed with so much information that you didn’t know where to start? Did you click on link after link only to find that they didn’t contain the…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Obama Administration Releases 2012 Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework (Feb 23, 2012) The Obama Administration announced a series of new measures to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp, building on the unprecedented proactive…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Save Our Citrus USDA has updated and re-launched its Save Our Citrus Web site which currently features five things you can learn to grow healthy citrus plants. The site provides the latest information on citrus disease, including…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Battling Insects that Cause Trouble in Paradise (Feb 23, 2012) Nothing in life is perfect, not even tropical paradises, thanks to invading pests like the Japanese beetle and the Oriental fruit fly, but ARS Entomologists have…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Courses/Training for Professionals for 2012 Explores opportunities related to continuing education for invasive species management professionals. Weed Day (California) -- Jul 19, 2012 University of California - Davis Aquatic…
By Lina YounesThe Magic School Bus books have provided amazing educational experiences for children of all ages. For almost 25 years, this book series has explored interesting adventures and field trips featuring Ms. Frizzle and her class aboard the Magic School Bus. Several years ago, EPA and…
Por Lina YounesLos libros del Autobús Mágico han brindado fantásticas experiencias educativas a los niños de todas las edades. Durante unos 25 años, esta serie ha explorado las interesantes aventuras y excursiones de la Srta. Frizzle (Srta. Rizos) y sus alumnos a bordo del autobús escolar…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Related Conferences added (U.S. and International), including : Insect Decline: The Causes and the Role of Agriculture in Mitigation -- Apr 25, 2012 2012 Agriculture Stakeholder Conference:…
By Laureen BurtonSpring is around the corner and with the season’s warming weather we often open up our windows and take on the task of spring cleaning. As a toxicologist for EPA’s Indoor Environments Division, I’m often asked if I have any indoor air quality tips that people might use during…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Phil SayreYou may have heard of nanotechnology, but then again, maybe you haven’t. Despite the ubiquity of nanotechnology—it is now widely used in products ranging from clothing (which…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Monica LinnenbrinkNow I can look great and feel good about using my favorite mascara. Why? Because EPA researchers are collaborating with L’Oréal to help end the need for animal testing. EPA is…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- State Noxious-Weed Seed Requirements Recognized in the Administration of the Federal Seed Act (Updated 2012) This publication (updated annually) contains information about the various State labeling requirements and prohibitions of…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Wisconsin -- Updated Aquatic Invasive Species Report (2010-2011) and 2012 Annual Invasive Species Awareness Month (Jun 2012): Wisconsin's Annual Invasive Species Awareness Month "Slow the Spread by Boat and Tread" --…
By Stephanie ThorntonIt’s never a good feeling to wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of rushing water. First, my foggy brain thought a neighbor might be taking an oddly-timed shower. Then I considered whether it was possible for a toilet to suddenly be that loud. As I groggily made my…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- CalWeedMapper CalWeedMapper is a new Web site for mapping invasive plant spread and planning regional management in California. Users generate a report for their region that synthesizes information into three types of strategic…
By Lisa GarciaSince the start of the Obama Administration, we at EPA and other federal agencies have made tremendous strides toward addressing the public health and environmental problems that exist in many low-income, minority, and tribal communities across the country.Ever since the EPA and the…
By Shanshan LinThis month, students across the country are busily preparing for their annual science fair projects. If you are a student still pondering ideas for your investigation, a teacher looking for classroom resources, or a parent interested in helping your child find the perfect science fair…
By Alice KaufmanWhen I awoke this morning, I realized I’ve mentally turned the corner on winter. It happens every year, sometime around mid-January when I realize the days are getting longer. I may have felt it earlier this year because I spent the holidays in Alaska. This time of year in Alaska,…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Launching the eXtension Invasive Species Community of Practice (CoP) (Feb 24, 2012) The Invasive Species CoP is a national Web site designed to connect and mobilize audiences and parties through an Invasive Species Learning and…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- US Forest Service Research Used in New, Invasive-plant Software: iPhone Application Helps People Identify Harmful, Nonnative Plants (Feb 22, 2012) U.S. Forest Service research and funding have led to the development of a free…
By Chris GillisHave you tried to find consumer information about pesticides on EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/pesticides only to find yourself overwhelmed with so much information that you didn’t know where to start? Did you click on link after link only to find that they didn’t contain the…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Obama Administration Releases 2012 Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework (Feb 23, 2012) The Obama Administration announced a series of new measures to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp, building on the unprecedented proactive…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Save Our Citrus USDA has updated and re-launched its Save Our Citrus Web site which currently features five things you can learn to grow healthy citrus plants. The site provides the latest information on citrus disease, including…