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Miami-Dade Mayor’s Office Recommends Canceling Miami Wilds Deal
MIAMI— The Miami-Dade County Mayor’s office issued a memorandum today recommending that the county commissioners rescind the development lease agreement with Miami Wilds LLC for a proposed water park development in an environmentally sensitive area at Zoo Miami. The memo also recommends the withdrawal of a commission agenda item regarding the project that is set…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $51 Million from Investing in
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023Contact: [email protected] WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced $51 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for 30 new Environmental Water Resource Projects in 11 states through the Bureau of Reclamation. The collaborative projects focus on water conservation, water management and restoration efforts that will result in significant…
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LEARN BASICS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AT LIBRARIES’ ONLINE SUSTAINABILITY CLUB
Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) “Living Sustainably Club” will meet online on Monday, Nov.r 20, from 6-7 p.m. The topic for the month will be “Living Sustainably 101.” FBCL’s Living Sustainably Club programs are livestreamed through Webex so that participants can participate virtually and interact with others in real time. This monthly club is an…
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Research Team Explores the Effects of Climate Catastrophes on Different Species
How different species of animals respond to extreme weather events — which are increasing because of climate change — appears to be related to body size and habitat preference, a new study shows. When extreme weather causes widespread flooding, smaller species and those living in low-elevation areas are most at risk. Being able to develop…
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Family Farm Advocates Suspect Profit Motive Behind Some ‘Conservation’ Practices
Midwest family farm advocates have sent a letter to the U-S Agriculture Secretary opposing recent additions to conservation practices they say are bad for the environment. The measures are funded through the Inflation Reduction Act. The U-S-D-A added a six-page list the department says will improve environmental conditions in the Midwest, and includes things such…
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Conservationists ask Gov. Kotek to preserve more of Western state forests as landmark plan stalls
As officials at state and federal agencies attempt to wrap up the landmark Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan, stakeholders are issuing new demands and asking for final tweaks that could delay the already overdue plan into 2025. Conservationists say at stake are the fate of 17 threatened species and thousands of acres that…
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Grasslands key to burrowing owl expansion amid climate change, UBC Okanagan study finds
Recent UBCO research explored burrowing owls in the Okanagan and how they’re adapting to climate change. Photo by Ray Hennessy on Unsplash. As the world grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change, new research from UBC Okanagan emphasizes the critical role of grasslands in sustaining biodiversity, particularly for migrating species like the burrowing owl.…
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Protect the Adirondacks Releases New Report On NYS “30 by 30” Law
In 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “30 by 30” law that establishes a conservation goal for New York State of protecting 30% of the State’s “lands and inland waters” by the year 2030. This landmark environmental protection legislation enjoyed broad bipartisan support, passing the State Senate by a vote of 58 to 3, and…
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Suntory Mizuiku Youth Camp Inspires Water Conservation
Water, a vital element for ecosystems and all living beings, constitutes only about 3% of Earth’s total water, with saltwater making up the remaining 97%. Thailand has grappled with various water-related challenges, including droughts, floods, degrading water resources, and contamination from urban areas, industries, and agriculture in recent decades. To address these issues, collective efforts…
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Conservation districts announce grant program
Published: 11/15/2023 9:08:56 AM Modified: 11/15/2023 9:08:41 AM The 10 New Hampshire Conservation Districts have announced the 2024 grant round of the New Hampshire Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant. The mission of the grant is to support and empower local farmers to build climate resilience throughout the Granite State. This will be done through reducing…
