NEW YORK, NY –(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2015. With spring migration underway, the National Audubon Society invites birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages to help track the health of hummingbirds with Audubon’s Hummingbirds at Home app. This citizen science project utilizes the power of volunteers to help collect data that provide[Read More…]
Environmental
Mojave Desert Snail Moves Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
Rare Snail Unique to California’s Kern County Threatened by Golden Queen Mine Mohave shoulderband photo by Lance Gilbertson BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that California’s Mohave shoulderband snail may warrant protection under[Read More…]
Western Pond Turtle Moves Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
Turtle Battling Steep Declines in California, Oregon, Washington Western pond turtle photo courtesy California Department of Water Resources. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2015. In response to a 2012 petition by the Center for Biological Diversity and several renowned scientists and herpetologists, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that Endangered[Read More…]
Lawmakers Kick Off Oregon Caves Expansion
Hikers Explore the Old-Growth Forest – Source: NPS Senators Wyden and Merkley, Congressman DeFazio praise new protections for iconic landmark Portland, OR –(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Peter DeFazio will meet Friday, April 10 at 1 p.m. with advocates for the Oregon Caves[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Calls for Reauthorization, Full-Funding for Landmark Law that Preserves Historic Landscapes, Civil War Battlefields
Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the End of the Civil War, Secretary Visits Site of Robert E. Lee’s Surrender to Highlight Importance of Land and Water Conservation Fund APPOMATTOX, VA –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2015. Marking the 150th anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox Court House that effectively ended the Civil War,[Read More…]
NOAA, Federal Partners Design ‘Early Warning System’ for Freshwater Toxic Algal Blooms
$3.6 million HABs research project aims to protect freshwater from contamination Lake Erie’s algal bloom off of Toledo Ohio as seen from satellite image from USGS on August 1, 2014. (Credit: Photo courtesy USGS.) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2015. NOAA has joined forces with NASA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Administration Announces Actions To Protect Communities From The Impacts Of Climate Change
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. President Obama is committed to combating the health impacts of climate change and protecting the health of future generations. We know climate change is not is not a distant threat, we are already seeing impacts in communities across the country. And while most Americans see climate change[Read More…]
USDA Under Fire for Rules Permitting Agribusiness Interests like Monsanto to Intimidate Scientists
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2015. Scientists working with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) don’t have adequate protections from pressure and retaliation when researching issues that threaten the interests of powerful agrichemical corporations like Monsanto, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), which filed a petition for rule-making with[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Urges EPA to Approve Peoria’s Green Infrastructure Plan
PEORIA –(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today joined with Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis and other local leaders to call for swift approval of a 100% green infrastructure proposal that would save money for residents while improving water quality and infrastructure and creating jobs in central Illinois. “I[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Visits Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Calls for Full-Funding, Reauthorization of Landmark
Jewell Highlights Fund as One of Most Effective Tools for Conservation, Expanding Outdoor Recreation Opportunities SANDY SPRINGS, GA –-(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2015. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell called on Congress today to reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as she joined state and local[Read More…]
