Archive for March 24th, 2008
Link to Global Warming in Frogs’ Disappearance Is Challenged - New York Times
New York Times BlogsLink to Global Warming in Frogs’ Disappearance Is ChallengedNew York Times, United States - 5 hours agoIt looked as if one research team was a winner in 2006 when global warming was identified as the “trigger” in the…
What the Government Doesn't Want You To Know About Global Warming - AlterNet
What the Government Doesn't Want You To Know About Global WarmingAlterNet, CA - 6 hours agoIt was his testimony to a Senate committee in 1988 that first brought the threat of global warming to the world's attention. …You Must Get Ro…
Global warming: US hearing to focus on developing countries - Hindu
Global warming: US hearing to focus on developing countriesHindu, India - 1 hour agoThe delegation also focused on the need for major investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy to reduce global warming pollution, …
Dicovering a Coyote Den On a Barrier Island…
Dicovering a Coyote Den On a Barrier Island…
outdoorgeekgal
23 sec - Mar 24, 2008
A brief video clip of the discovery of a canid den on Cape St. George Reserve, Palm Sunday, 2008. The freshly dug den was dug out of the side of a 22 foot sand dune ridge, one of the oldest on the island. After reviewing these images, biologists at the US Fish & Wildlife Service and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, have confirmed that it is likely a coyote den. Bad news for some of the endangered species in these barrier islands; the invading coyotes depredate the Loggerhead sea turtle nests for eggs, and potentially threaten the Red Wolf breeding program on nearby St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge. Once established, coyotes are difficult to trap and remove. True to their reputations, they are very "wiley" escape artists. Let's hope this mama is caught before she has a litter of pups!
Fisheries and Wildlife Management at Lake Superior State U.
Fisheries and Wildlife Management at Lake Superior State U.
LakeSuperiorStateU
2 min - Mar 24, 2008
Fisheries and Wildlife Management programs place a strong emphasis on understanding the relationship between organisms and their habitats by blending a conceptual understanding of fish and wildlife ecology and population dynamics with practical skills obtained during laboratory and field exercises. Students graduating from this rigorous, applied curriculum can meet the qualifications of state and federal natural resource management agencies as technicians and biologists.
Learn more about our unique academic opportunities. LSSU offers degree programs in such areas as Forensic Chemistry, Geology, Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Education, Nursing, Engineering, Robotics, Environmental Health, Athletic Training and Computer Science.
Environmentalists Stall On Global Warming Debate - WJZ
Environmentalists Stall On Global Warming DebateWJZ, MD - 3 hours agoA plan to address global warming by slashing carbon emissions has been weakened. Tougher rules governing waterside development have been tweaked. …
US Congressional hearing on global warming in April - Thaindian.com
US Congressional hearing on global warming in AprilThaindian.com, Thailand - 4 hours agoMumbai, March 19 (IANS) The energy independence and global warming committee of the US has announced that it will hold a Congressional hearing in Washingt…
'World News' Rips Scientist to Shreds for Being Global Warming … - Business Media Institute
'World News' Rips Scientist to Shreds for Being Global Warming …Business Media Institute, VA - 4 hours ago“Dr. Fred Singer was greeted like a rock star at a recent meeting of global warming skeptics,” Harris said on ABC “World…
Integrating Habitats. An award celebration. Part 7: Faces
Integrating Habitats. An award celebration. Part 7: Faces
IntegratingHabitats
10 min - Mar 24, 2008
The challenge
Growing populations. Rapid development. Increased pressure on natural areas, clean rivers, streams and valuable fish and wildlife habitat. How can we achieve balance between development and conservation? What are the best ways to accommodate growth while protecting the region's environment and quality of life?
Our approach
Blend. Balance. Integrate. Use long-term vision, collaborative effort and holistic values to guide development that protects clean water and honors co-existence. Design for this generation and those to come. Design the built environment with nature in mind.
The design competition
Integrating Habitats will challenge entrants to work across disciplines in collaborative teams to create elegant and functional designs for conceptualized sites typical of the Portland metropolitan region. The competition's challenge is to create successful and innovative site designs that blend open space access, site planning, and environmental preservation and restoration in construction and development.
The design categories
neighborhood infill development with a remnant oak woodland/savannah habitat interface
mixed use development with a riparian forest habitat interface
commercial development with a lowland hardwood forest habitat interface
Participants
Students and practitioners from all relevant disciplines, including landscape architecture, architecture, planning, urban design, stormwater management, engineering, water quality, ecology, wildlife biology and development, are encouraged to participate.
Outstanding features
A world-renowned jury will select the very best designs and announce them at an award event. In addition, citizens and communities will select their favorite designs via the People's Choice Awards, a web-based gallery voting system. The Design Guide, a publication featuring the top choices, will be distributed throughout the region and beyond to promote projects that feature nature-friendly development and serve as a definitive resource for the design and development communities on solutions to protecting and restoring nature in new and re-developments.
Integrating Habitats. An award celebration. Part 1: Intros
Integrating Habitats. An award celebration. Part 1: Intros
IntegratingHabitats
5 min - Mar 24, 2008
The challenge
Growing populations. Rapid development. Increased pressure on natural areas, clean rivers, streams and valuable fish and wildlife habitat. How can we achieve balance between development and conservation? What are the best ways to accommodate growth while protecting the region's environment and quality of life?
Our approach
Blend. Balance. Integrate. Use long-term vision, collaborative effort and holistic values to guide development that protects clean water and honors co-existence. Design for this generation and those to come. Design the built environment with nature in mind.
The design competition
Integrating Habitats will challenge entrants to work across disciplines in collaborative teams to create elegant and functional designs for conceptualized sites typical of the Portland metropolitan region. The competition's challenge is to create successful and innovative site designs that blend open space access, site planning, and environmental preservation and restoration in construction and development.
The design categories
neighborhood infill development with a remnant oak woodland/savannah habitat interface
mixed use development with a riparian forest habitat interface
commercial development with a lowland hardwood forest habitat interface
Participants
Students and practitioners from all relevant disciplines, including landscape architecture, architecture, planning, urban design, stormwater management, engineering, water quality, ecology, wildlife biology and development, are encouraged to participate.
Outstanding features
A world-renowned jury will select the very best designs and announce them at an award event. In addition, citizens and communities will select their favorite designs via the People's Choice Awards, a web-based gallery voting system. The Design Guide, a publication featuring the top choices, will be distributed throughout the region and beyond to promote projects that feature nature-friendly development and serve as a definitive resource for the design and development communities on solutions to protecting and restoring nature in new and re-developments.