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Source Molecular Obtains License for EPA’s New Dog Test
Source Molecular has secured a license from the U.S. EPA to use their latest microbial source tracking (MST) method for detecting dog fecal matter in water samples. - May 03, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
James Hewitt, CEO of the American Society for the Protection of Nature, a 501 (C) Organization Announces That, "The Complete Gluten Free Cookbook" Has Been Published
James Hewitt is pleased to announce that his latest book, "The Complete Gluten Free Cookbook" has been published by Lulu.com. The proceeds from this book will be donated to the American Society for the Protection of Nature, "ASPN", a 501 (C) organization. Mr. Hewitt states... - April 30, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Coastal Preservation Network Presents "Rap Battle of the Century!" to Raise Environmental Awareness Among Kids in Queens
Nine-year-old Finn Cervino from College Point, Queens, NY, loves music, and has figured out a fun way to get his own music-loving peers caring more about the environment: by hosting a rap song battle. Cervino's parents lead Coastal Preservation Network (coastalpreservation.org),and he invites Queens kids ages 8-14 to write lyrics about an environmental theme and set it to the music of a popular song. Winners will be announced at Family Fun Day in MacNeil Park, June 27. - April 26, 2015 - Coastal Preservation Network
Treasure Cove Belize Supports DiCaprio Island Development
Treasure Cove Belize, fully supports the proposed eco-conscious resort by Leonardo DiCaprio located on Blackadore Caye in Belize. - April 24, 2015 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
Study and Plan Establishing Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Lauded at American Society of Landscape Architects - Illinois Chapter Awards
Conservation Design Forum, a nationally recognized landscape architecture firm, has won an award from the Illinois ASLA for their work with Openlands to establish a nature preserve on the grounds of the historic Ft. Sheridan military base. - April 23, 2015 - Conservation Design Forum
Renewable Energy Declines in Canada
Despite the record installation of wind turbines across Canada last year, electrical output from this technology declined 1.5%, according to Statistics Canada. Solar panels generated 4.8% more power last year, but that follows a 7.6% decline in 2013. - April 23, 2015 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Camp Arcadia Notes Earth Day: "Make the World a Better Place Because You Have Been in It"
Camp Arcadia, a fourth-generation, family-operated summer camp for girls in Casco, Maine, noted Earth Day 2015 in the context of their Centennial Season with a look back at how a growing awareness of the environment has shaped the Camp Arcadia experience. - April 22, 2015 - Camp Arcadia, Summer Camp for Girls
Rio Verde Community Achieves Audubon International Certification
Rio Verde Community Association has been designated as the first Certified Sustainable Community in the state of Arizona after completing requirements and meeting the strict criteria of the Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program. - April 21, 2015 - Audubon International
CascadiaNow! Breaks Fundraising Goal in 7 Hours
CascadiaNow! (CN!) launched its Founding Membership drive on April 8 reaching the original goal of $5,000 in 7 hours, and $10,000 in the first four days. The "CascadiaNow! Founding Membership" Indiegogo campaign ends on midnight, April 30th, and CN! is confident it will at least double the roughly already 166 inaugural members. - April 19, 2015 - CascadiaNow!
Naropa University & Gaiam TV Partner on Free Global Live Stream
Parker J. Palmer, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, will Deliver Naropa’s 2015 Graduation Speech, which will be live-streamed globally by Gaiam TV as part of an exclusive partnership between the subscription streaming TV service and Naropa University. - April 18, 2015 - Naropa University
RESET Analyses How Refugee Aid Has Developed in the Digital Age
With the number of people currently displaced the highest it has been since the second world war, solutions that meet the short-term and long-term needs of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced and stateless persons are urgently needed. Over the next week, RESET will look at innovative approaches using digital tools that are being implemented to assist work in this area. - April 15, 2015 - RESET
Parker J. Palmer to Serve as Naropa University’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
Naropa University today announced that Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned author and activist known for his work in education and social change, will serve as Naropa’s Commencement speaker. Palmer’s graduation speech, “Living From the Inside Out,” will include teachable moments from Parker’s extraordinary career. Naropa’s graduation will be held at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado, on May 10th, beginning at 1pm MST. - April 14, 2015 - Naropa University
Announcing: Herpetological Conservation International
Herpetological Conservation International is unveiling its organization on Earth day April 22nd. - April 11, 2015 - Herpetological Conservation International
Capitol Hill Days Will Bring Hundreds of Activists to Washington, DC to Make International Family Planning a Priority, April 10-14
Two-hundred activists will gather in Washington, DC April 10-14 in support of universal access to voluntary family planning as part of Population Connection’s annual advocacy event, Capitol Hill Days. - April 09, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
APW Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Save African Lions Through Environmental Scholarships
25 Conservation Students Will Receive Funding for Secondary School Studies - April 09, 2015 - African People & Wildlife Fund
The Toro Company to Sponsor Two Cities in Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
As part of its long-standing partnership with environmental nonprofit Audubon International, The Toro Company has announced a new initiative to sponsor cities in the Sustainable Communities Program. Funding provided by Toro will advance sustainability efforts in two communities where the company... - April 08, 2015 - Audubon International
Audubon International & e-par USA to Promote Voluntary Environmental Programs in Golf
Audubon International and e-par USA are pleased to announce a series of “Lunch & Learn” webinars on the value of voluntary environmental programs for golf course superintendents to take place throughout April and May of 2015. Building from a joint presentation recently delivered at... - April 06, 2015 - Audubon International
Sustainable Design for Corporate Headquarters by Conservation Design Forum Achieves SITES Certification
High-performance landscapes that reduce stormwater runoff, restore ecological balance, and provide healthy work, living and recreation spaces are the focus of the nationwide SITES certification and rating system. Recent awardees include the corporate HQ of an American manufacturing company based in the Midwest. - April 04, 2015 - Conservation Design Forum
Naropa University Partners with LEAPNOW
Through Naropa, LEAPNOW offers an alternative first year of college called “LEAPYEAR,” that brings together the best of international experiential learning with a program of contemplative study to prepare students to make the best use of their college careers. - April 04, 2015 - Naropa University
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Joins National Find Your Park Movement
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy joins the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. The ATC encourages everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. - April 03, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
State of Nevada Signs Agreement to Protect Historic Horses of the Virginia Range
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund announces the signing of a landmark agreement between the State of Nevada Department of Agriculture and wild horse advocates to humanely manage the historic horses of the Virginia Range. - March 24, 2015 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
The ASPN’s New Management Team is Pleased to Introduce Themselves
American Society for the Protection of Nature INC “ASPN”, a 501 (C) Corporation is pleased to introduce its management team following the recent consolidation of the resources of the Adirondack Wilderness Foundation, Adirondack Wilderness Adventures Inc. and the American Wilderness... - March 19, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Seagulls Contaminate Beaches in Huron County, Ontario
Microbial source tracking helped Canadian town pinpoint the source of fecal contamination in their beaches. - March 16, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
American Society for the Protection of Nature INC Announces This Years Date for Tye Dye Day
Tye Dye Day® is where participants donate $5 or more in exchange for wearing an article of Tye Dye clothing to work. Each year Tye Dye Day coincides with National Earth Day, which this year is Wednesday, April 22, 2015. - March 15, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Seeks Educators for the Trail to Every Classroom Program by March 15
Educators are invited to apply for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) 2015 Trail to Every Classroom program (TTEC) through March 15. TTEC, a professional development opportunity, trains educators using a hands-on approach to then educate and connect their students to the Appalachian... - March 14, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Population Connection Condemns Iran's Attacks on Family Planning
Statement by John Seager, President of Population Connection - March 13, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
Hammock Dunes Earns Audubon International Green Community Award
Hammock Dunes is the second private community in Florida to earn the Green Community Award from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization, for their ongoing sustainability initiatives. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for... - March 13, 2015 - Audubon International
Midwest Solar Expo Returns to Minneapolis in 2015
Second annual conference announces speakers and expanded format. - March 12, 2015 - Midwest Solar Expo
Butterfly Releases Make Any Special Occasion Magical
Butterflies & Roses Now Offers Easy Online Ordering of Live Butterflies Anywhere in Canada. - March 12, 2015 - Butterflies and Roses
Eiffel Tower Installs Wind Turbines to Produce Renewable Energy on Site
UGE uses Ambor Structures Monopole for historical installation. - March 11, 2015 - AirExpo 2016
American Society for the Protection of Nature INC is Proud to Announce They Have Attained 501 (C) 3 Status
On March 9th the American Society for the Protection of Nature INC received notification from the IRS that they met and were given the status of being exempt from Federal Income Tax. - March 11, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Fontana Dam, NC to be Designated Newest Appalachian Trail Community™ on March 26th
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club (SMHC), invite the public to attend the official designation of Fontana Dam, North Carolina, as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 26, and is free and open to... - March 11, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Audubon International Introduces BioBlitz, an Earth Day Program for Golf Courses
Environmental nonprofit Audubon International is excited to introduce the first global Golf Course BioBlitz, a free program for golf courses, which will run the week of Earth Day, April 19-25, 2015. BioBlitz is a species counting competition designed to create awareness among golfers and the... - March 07, 2015 - Audubon International
Whispering Hope Stables Gets an “A” in Horse Care: Hay Analysis Shows Competitive Advantage
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier horse boarding facility located just 10 minutes from downtown Raleigh that defines its competitive advantage around horse care and the community. Most recently, Whispering Hope Stables had an independent nutritional analysis conducted on their Timothy hay, out... - February 24, 2015 - Whispering Hope Stables
ClimateLaunchpad to Unlock More Than 1,000 New Cleantech Ideas to Tackle Climate Change
Europe's ClimateLaunchpad 2015 is now open for applications. Students, start-ups, entrepreneurs, researchers and employees dreaming of starting their own business are invited to submit their cleantech ideas. All entries are judged on their impact on climate change, their growth potential and on skills and enthusiasm. - February 23, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Puget Sounds Like Fun Day March 14th
Join Citizens for a Healthy Bay and more than a dozen organizations collaborating to bring the Key Peninsula a free Puget Sound celebration. - February 22, 2015 - Citizens for a Healthy Bay
Triangle Land Conservancy Presents Wild Ideas for Getting Outside
Triangle Land Conservancy presents Wild Ideas for Getting Outside, a free public event aimed at encouraging everyone to get outside in nature and play, on March 3, 2015 at The Frontier in Research Triangle Park. - February 21, 2015 - Triangle Land Conservancy
Donation Ensures Low-Income Residents Can File Taxes on Time
The Electronic Recycling Association and Vancouver-West End MLA present a donation of ten refurbished computers to Gordon Neighbourhood House. - February 20, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association
The Going Green Film Festival Announces 2015 Official Selections
The Going Green Film Festival is proud to announce the official selections for 2015. The 24 films were selected from over 271 film submissions. "We're very excited at quality of films and the variety of countries represented," states festival founder Patrice Williams. "Selected... - February 17, 2015 - Going Green Film Fest
Boone and Watauga County Team Up with Rain Water Solutions for Their Annual Rain Barrel Sale
Protect our water resources by reusing water around the home and landscape. - February 12, 2015 - Rain Water Solutions
The Langham, Boston Honored for Environmental Leadership with Oyster Shell Recycling
Downtown Boston Hotel has been a leader in recycling oyster shell working with a local non-profit the Mass Oyster Project who is working to restore oysters. - February 09, 2015 - Mass Oyster Project
Texas Inventor to Donate Breakthrough Food Production System to 250 Schools Across America
A Texas inventor who recently developed a revolutionary non-electric food production system is now pledging to donate the system to 250 schools across America. Inventor Mike Adams, holder of several pending patents and executive director of the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center... - February 04, 2015 - NaturalNews
SCCWRP to Discuss Digital PCR at SoCal Beach Meeting
The Southern California Beach Meeting will be held this February 18, 2015, in Costa Mesa, and will include a discussion on Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology. - February 04, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular is Now in California’s CEDEN Database
Source Molecular can now be found in California's database related to water quality. - February 04, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
Solstice Initiative Partners with Next Step Living to Bring Solar Power to Massachusetts Families
Solstice Initiative is partnering with Next Step Living to bring community solar power to Massachusetts households previously unable to access it. Solstice Initiative will recruit and qualify customers to participate in community solar arrays being built across Massachusetts by Next Step Living and its affiliates. Upon activation, these households will see immediate savings on their utility bill by switching to solar. - January 30, 2015 - Solstice Initiative
Phase 1-Outdoor Park & Fitness Trail Completion Celebration at Wellness Center
Announcing a celebration event for the completion of Phase 1 of an Outdoor Park and Fitness Trail at the Wellness Center located at the Historic LAC+USC Hospital Campus. This effort converted a bleak concrete area surrounding the hospital into a beautiful setting for enjoying nature and encouraging exercise. - January 24, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Bat Removal Experts Launch New Website for the Jasper Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Georgia. - January 23, 2015 - Bat Removal Experts
Rio Verde Community Association Earns Sustainable Planning Award from Audubon International
Rio Verde Community Association has earned the Sustainable Planning Award from Audubon International. The award is an important milestone in Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program and recognizes a community’s successful completion of Stage 2: defining and adopting a... - January 23, 2015 - Audubon International
California Source Tracking Webinar Attracts Record Number of Attendees
The microbial source tracking presentation of Source Molecular Corporation is now available online. - January 21, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
The Landings at Skidaway Island Earns Green Community Award from Audubon International
The Landings at Skidaway Island is the first community in Georgia to earn the Green Community Award for their ongoing sustainability initiatives. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the award, which recognizes significant environmental... - January 15, 2015 - Audubon International