New Invasive Species Related Grants and Funding Opportunities
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Invasive Species Related Grants and Funding Opportunities: Special Research Grants Program - Pest Management Alternatives Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2011 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Technical Analysis and…
New Invasive Species Conferences
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- See our Conference Calendar for more information for these new conferences and others... 2011 Utah Weed Control Association Meeting -- Feb 16-17, 2011 2011 Missouri River Natural Resources Committee Conference and BiOP (Biological…
NOAA Releases Draft Management Plan for Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Today NOAA released a comprehensive draft management plan and environmental assessment for Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary for public review and comment.
EPA, Schools To Tackle Indoor Air Quality
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding its 11th Annual Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools National Symposium in Washington, D.C. on January 13-15, 2011
My Long Relationship with One Serious Health Risk – Radon
By Lou WittJanuary is National Radon Action Month — a key time to focus on a year-round effort — and I’ve seen a lot of them. For more than 18 years, I have worked to improve indoor air quality; much of that time focused on radon risk reduction. Unfortunately, for more years than I’d like…
EPA Grants Continue to Protect Beachgoers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing almost $10 million in grants to 37 states, territories and tribes to help protect swimmers and beachgoers at America’s beaches
JAN 18-19: Administrator Jackson Travels to Cincinnati, Ann Arbor/Jackson to discuss clean water and emerging environmental technologies
WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will travel to Cincinnati on January 18 and Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 19 to highlight innovative efforts to protect Americans’ water and air quality and other advances in environmental technologies
NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Overflight Rule Change for Four National Marine Sanctuaries on West Coast
Future aeronautical charts would include a reference to overflight regulations for four West Coast national marine sanctuaries under technical changes proposed by NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. The proposed change would not create a new regulation but would clarify existing…
Two New England Shipyards Cited for Environmental Violations
(Boston, Mass. – Jan. 13, 2011) – Two New England shipyards, one in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island, will pay penalties to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that they violated federal environmental laws
Two New England Shipyards Cited for Environmental Violations
(Boston, Mass. – Jan. 13, 2011) – Two New England shipyards, one in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island, will pay penalties to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that they violated federal environmental laws
Josh Svaty Selected as Senior Adviser to EPA’s Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 13, 2011) - Today, EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks announced the selection of Josh Svaty, who just served as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, to be his senior adviser
Josh Svaty Selected as Senior Adviser to EPA’s Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 13, 2011) - Today, EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks announced the selection of Josh Svaty, who just served as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, to be his senior adviser
U.S. Announces Clean Air Act Settlement to Protect Indiana Public Health / Northern Indiana Public Service Co. to reduce emissions by more than 64,000 tons annually
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Justice Department today announced a global Clean Air Act settlement with Northern Indiana Public Service Co
North American Winter Storm Forecasts to Get Boost from High-Tech NOAA Plane
NOAA has dispatched one of its highly specialized aircraft to collect atmospheric data over the North Pacific Ocean to enhance forecasts of winter storms for the entire North American continent.
EPA Halts Disposal of Mining Waste to Appalachian Waters at Proposed Spruce Mine / Agency cites irreversible damage to clean water, environment in the region
WASHINGTON – After extensive scientific study, a major public hearing in West Virginia and review of more than 50,000 public comments, the U.S
Facilities Across the Southeast Ordered to Stop Discharging and Comply with Clean Water Act
(ATLANTA – Jan. 13, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Administrative Orders (AOs) against seven entities in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and South Carolina during the last quarter of 2010 for violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA)
Emissions Data from Animal Feeding Operations Study Now Available / EPA also solicits additional information to further understand emissions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making data publicly available from a two-year study of air emissions from animal feeding operations (AFOs)
Green Family Fun
By Lina YounesDuring the winter months, I find it especially challenging to identify educational activities for my youngest that will keep her away from the TV and other electronic gadgets. With the cold weather, some outdoor activities might be limited. So, what is a parent to do? Well, here are…
Actividades familiares sostenibles
Por Lina YounesDurante los meses de invierno, se me hace difícil encontrar actividades educativas para mi hija menor que la separen del televisor u otros aparatos electrónicos y cibernéticos. Con las temperaturas frías, las actividades al aire libre se limitan. Entonces, como padres, ¿qué…
NOAA Satellites Help Track Major Snowstorm in Northeast
An image captured by NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-13 (GOES-13) shows a major winter storm as it continues to hit the northeastern United States with heavy snow and high winds on Jan. 12. Additional views of winter storms as seen from space can be found at:…