(Source: WWF – World Wildlife Fund USA) On World Wildlife Day, March 3, Nepal celebrated 365 days with zero poaching. No rhinos, tigers, or elephants were killed. It’s the second year of such success in Nepal. In 2011 the country also had none, and in 2012 it lost just one rhino to poaching. This achievement […]
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DCNR Announces Funding to Help Volunteer Firefighters (Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)
(Source: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) News for Immediate Release March 12, 2014 DCNR Announces Funding to Help Volunteer Firefighters Harrisburg – With the approach of spring and increased risk of forest and brush fires across the state, federal grants are now available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities better guard against the threat […]
Stepping up Conservation in Fiji — in Stilettos (Op-Ed)
Women striving for marine conservation in the South Pacific face meet many challenges, and successes.
Governor Cuomo Announces Funding to Improve Flood and Environmental Protections Along Mohawk River Basin (State of New York)
(Source: State of New York) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $640,000 in support for priority projects to help communities along the Mohawk River increase resiliency to better cope with future flood events, while also protecting water quality and environmental sustainability. The grants, provided through the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) are administered under […]
A whale of a find: Fossil sheds light on cetacean sonar’s origin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The deadly threat posed by German submarines during World War One helped spur scientists to develop sonar, using underwater sound signals to locate objects like subs that might be taking aim with a torpedo.
LCV Statement on Senator Richard Blumenthal and Senator Chris Murphy’s Leadership Following All-Night Climate Speeches in the Senate (LCV – League of Conservation Voters)
(Source: LCV – League of Conservation Voters) LCV Statement on Senator Richard Blumenthal and Senator Chris Murphy’s Leadership Following All-Night Climate Speeches in the Senate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff…
LCV Statement on Senator Mark Udall’s Leadership Following All-Night Climate Speeches in the Senate (LCV – League of Conservation Voters)
(Source: LCV – League of Conservation Voters) LCV Statement on Senator Mark Udall’s Leadership Following All-Night Climate Speeches in the Senate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Gohringer, (202) 454-4573…
LCV Statement on Senator Bill Nelson’s Leadership Following All-Night Climate Speeches in the Senate (LCV – League of Conservation Voters)
(Source: LCV – League of Conservation Voters) LCV Statement on Senator Bill Nelson’s Leadership Following All-Night Climate Speeches in the Senate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Gohringer, (202)…
DEC Issues Final General Permit for Bulkhead Removal and Replacement (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation)
(Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) For Release: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 New Permit Streamlines Approval Procedure The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) finalized the General Permit -Tidal Wetland Bulkhead With Dredging GP-1-13-001 for bulkhead replacement and repair on portions of…
03.12.2014 Governor Cuomo Announces Funding to Improve Flood and Environmental Protections Along Mohawk River Basin (The Office of the Governor of the State of New York)
(Source: The Office of the Governor of the State of New York) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $640,000 in support for priority projects to help communities along the Mohawk River increase resiliency to better cope with future flood events, while also protecting water quality and environmental sustainability. The grants, provided through the […]