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Discovering the Island of Saint-Louis: A Journey Through Architectural History and Conservation Challenges
Discovering the Island of Saint-Louis: A Journey Through Architectural History and Conservation Challenges Aerial view of Saint-Louis Island, Senegal. Image © scholesphotography ShareShare Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1010005/discovering-the-island-of-saint-louis-a-journey-through-architectural-history-and-conservation-challenges Clipboard“COPY”Copy Located 270km north of Dakar, the capital of Senegal, and near the border with Mauritania, is the Island of Saint-Louis. It is a prominent…
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LOCAL COLUMN: The environment is important in Norman
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Bill Scanlon Local Columnist“Pay attention class: our subject for this year is CONSERVATION.” I’ve written about this subject previously. Those words of introduction (or similar) were spoken by my seventh grade Social Studies teacher at Holdenville Junior High (that’s…
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More support from Congress urged to protect wildlife corridors
Wildlife corridor conservation is in the spotlight in Congress. Last week, the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife held a hearing on wildlife corridors, which are important for animal migration in the winter and summer months and can be impeded by fractured landscapes. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is a member…
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A Wonderful Book That Teaches Children About Conserving the Environment and Its Importance Was Published by Rising Author Larry Golicz
“A Fish Called Bad Eyes: Finding Marsha’s Glasses” is a promising addition to children’s literature, designed to instill environmental awareness and responsibility in young readers. Presenting these important concepts through a thrilling and entertaining story has the potential to captivate children’s imaginations and inspire them to become environmentally conscious individuals. It is an invaluable resource…
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New poll finds broad support for wildlife conservation in national parks
A new poll released this November by the National Parks Conservation Association found widespread and bipartisan support for wildlife conservation efforts in national parks. The poll specifically surveyed public opinion related to climate change, development, wildlife corridors, habitat connectivity, pollution and the Endangered Species Act, among other topics. The survey found that most Americans (88%)…
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To help eagles, hunters can choose non-toxic ammo
WHITEHALL, N.Y. (CORNELL) — Preparing for firearm hunting season for white-tailed deer, Brian Bird visited a shooting range recently to sight in his rifle—recommended after an off-season and necessary since he’s switching bullets to a type he’s using for the first time in his several decades of hunting. In a shack atop a meadow sloping…
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State awards $12.2 million for four Deschutes Basin water conservation, flow restoration projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes River Conservancy announced Wednesday the allocation of $12.2 million in grant funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department for four pivotal water conservation projects around Central Oregon’s Deschutes Basin. The grants, secured through the OWRD 2023 Water Project Grants and Loans funding cycle, “underscore the Deschutes Basin’s collaborative commitment…
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State awards $12.2 million for four Deschutes Basin water conservation, flow restoration projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes River Conservancy announced Wednesday the allocation of $12.2 million in grant funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department for four pivotal water conservation projects around Central Oregon’s Deschutes Basin. The grants, secured through the OWRD 2023 Water Project Grants and Loans funding cycle, “underscore the Deschutes Basin’s collaborative commitment…
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Brazil to propose mega fund to conserve forests at COP28 climate summit
SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Brazil plans to propose a “huge” fund to pay for the conservation of tropical forests at the United Nations COP28 climate change summit that begins later this month in Dubai, the country’s top climate negotiator said on Thursday. That potential financing mechanism, not previously reported, would be the latest…
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Brazil to propose mega fund to conserve forests at COP28 climate summit
SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Brazil plans to propose a “huge” fund to pay for the conservation of tropical forests at the United Nations COP28 climate change summit that begins later this month in Dubai, the country’s top climate negotiator said on Thursday. That potential financing mechanism, not previously reported, would be the latest…
