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Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Feedback Sought on Proposed Invasive Species Regulations (Jan 3, 2012) TPWD will be hosting two scoping meetings (Jan 16 and 17) in North Texas this month to get public feedback on a pair of proposed new regulations aimed at…
ATLANTA – Tomorrow, EPA Administrator and Obama Cabinet member, Lisa P
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Congress Approves $300 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (Dec 19, 2011) The approved funding keeps the ball rolling for the historic levels of federal investment in Great Lakes cleanup through the Great Lakes…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Experts and National Attorneys General Discuss Invasive Species (Dec 1, 2011) Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette moderated an invasive species panel discussion before the Winter Meeting of the National Association of Attorneys…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection.Previous Science Wednesdays.By Jack BarnetteThe other day, I was trying a rather difficult crossword puzzle when I stumbled across this clue – a five letter word for an inert, radioactive gas. Well, it’s got to be R-A-D-O-N. I…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging Americans this January, as part of National Radon Action Month, to take simple and affordable steps to test their homes for harmful levels of radon gas
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Conferences added, including : Aquatics Invasive Species Summit (Pelican River Watershed District, Minnesota) -- Jan 14, 2012 2012 Tamarisk Symposium -- Feb 15,17, 2012 Great Lakes Commission…
PHILADELPHIA (January 4, 2012) -- The Sewer Authority of the City of Scranton will pay a $12,619 penalty and complete a $30,000 tree planting project under a settlement with U.S
(New York, N.Y. - January 3, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a study of the options for cleaning up chemical contamination in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York
(New York, N.Y. - January 3, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a study of the options for cleaning up chemical contamination in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York
By Amy Miller On my own land, I move things about willy nilly. If I need a pine tree for Christmas, I cut one. If I want a blueberry bush closer to my house, I transplant it. I love that. So I was hot to trot one morning to move a lush patch of moss carpet for [...]
By Jeanethe FalveyIt’s not the holidays until you feel sick from intercepting dough before it hits the oven. There are only so many times a year where this is justifiable and I make the most of it.It’s a morsel of pleasure for yourself, during a month long frenzy to think of everyone else in…
By Lina YounesDuring the holidays, my youngest daughter and I undertook the project of cleaning up the toy room. As we approached the seemingly enormous task of going through all the toys, we opted for the following strategy. Divide the toys, books, gadgets, trinkets, etc. in three piles: one set of…
Por Lina YounesTwitter en españolDurante las fiestas, mi hija menor y yo emprendimos el proyecto de limpiar el cuarto donde conservamos sus juguetes. Al parecer, era una tarea enorme recoger todos esos juguetes. Decidimos adoptar la siguiente estrategia para facilitar la labor. Dividiríamos los…
(Boston, Mass. – December 29, 2011) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with respect to the Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site in Smithfield, R.I
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Vermont Invasives This site provides a landing page for Vermonters interested in learning more about invasive insects, plants and pathogens. In addition, the Web site is designed to guide visitors to the appropriate place to learn…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Status of Felt Restrictions in the United States Since 2009 there has been an increasing move toward restricting the use of felt soled waders and wading boots. Effective Jan 1, 2012 Rhode Island has banned the use of felt soles in…
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. * See our Education for Professionals section for more resources.
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- ANS Control Paper Release and Comment Period - Open through Feb 17, 2012 Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) will explore options and technologies available, collectively known as aquatic nuisance species…