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Creating a Living Laboratory: DNR and Environmental Education Team Up for Restoration Science
The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC) in Grasonville, Maryland, has been a pioneer in restoration projects, focusing on living shorelines and marsh enhancements for over 23…
Tina Niels, a dedicated 4th-grade teacher at Simpson Elementary in Montesano, has spent over 15 years engaging her students with the Chehalis Basin Education Consortium. Recognized…
Local Environmental Groups Lead the Way in Climate Action for Earth Day’s 55th Anniversary
As Pasadena celebrates the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, local environmental organizations are taking concrete actions to combat climate change, moving beyond symbolic gestures. Initiatives include…
Harnessing Historical Insights for Personalized Environmental Care and Nature Empathy
The article by Malhi et al. discusses the intricate relationships between climate change and ecosystems, identifying significant threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services as a result…
New Faculty Member Strengthens Environmental Science with Expertise in Watershed Management
Brendan Murphy’s research focuses on the effects of environmental variability and disturbances in watersheds, notably developing pre-fire risk assessment models to evaluate the impact of wildfires…
The Environmental Science Center in Burien is hosting a series called “Protecting Our Watershed” over three Tuesdays in December 2020, from 7 – 8 p.m. via…
The U.S. government has rolled back environmental protections for logging in over 176,000 square miles of national forests, citing wildfire risks in an emergency declaration. Agriculture…
Agriculture significantly impacts surrounding ecosystems, often negatively, depending on practices and regional variables. Key environmental issues tied to agriculture include climate change, deforestation, soil degradation, and…
The article discusses the environmental history of Georgia, focusing on human impact on the landscape throughout different eras. Initially, Native Americans influenced the landscape through fire-setting,…
Five Maryland Watersheds Receive Funding for Environmental and Economic Revitalization
Maryland has selected five watersheds to receive funding under the Whole Watershed Act, aimed at enhancing environmental restoration and supporting economic development. The selected watersheds—Antietam Creek,…