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Major Cleanup of Horse Trails in Tijuana River Valley at County Line
On August 13th, community members and hundreds of volunteers will join forces to help rid the Tijuana River Valley horse trails of plastics bottles, trash and tires. Please see this link for devastating photos of the area: http://www.flickr.com/photos/surfridersandiego/sets/72157625318995680/. - August 11, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Host Ice Cream Social
On August 14th, 2011 at 2 p.m., the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Visitor Center, located in Harpers Ferry, WV, will host an ice cream social open to the public, to celebrate the 74th anniversary of Appalachian Trail’s completion 74 years ago. Visitors and hikers will have a... - August 10, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Brazilian American Artist Plants Hope in a Degraded Rainforest
Alana Lea is a Smithsonian botanical artist, born in the most endangered rainforest on the planet - the Atlantic Forest in Brazil - 93% gone. She has taken it upon herself to replant her rainforest and has raised funds to plant nearly 4,000 trees since Thanksgiving Day, 2011. The project is called Rainforest ECObank, and has now partnered with international non-profit WeForest, with a goal of giving 170,000 trees by the year end. - August 07, 2011 - Rainforest ECO
AmpleHarvest.org Named Top 25 Finalist in the Third Annual "Stay Classy" Philanthropic Awards Competition
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce nominated for “Most Effective Awareness Campaign By A Charity” award. - August 05, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is Heading Into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Open Positions
This is announcing that the Appalachain Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is doing Trail work. - August 05, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Searching for New Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Announcement that the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is searching for a new ED/CEO. - August 04, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Shark Celebrities Will be Auctioned During Shark Week
You've seen them on Discovery Channel's Shark Week, Animal Planet, Nat Geo and the BBC − they are the top shark experts in the world. Now meet them in person for lunch or dinner, learn why they love sharks, and why sharks need protection. - August 01, 2011 - Shark Research Institute
APRL GA Protesting Buckhead Restaurant for Serving Foie Gras
APRL GA announces that this Saturday, July 30rd from 7p to 9p, approximately 15 protesters will gather outside Bistro Niko, located at 3344 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, to protest foie gras—a controversial liver appetizer made by force feeding ducks. The activists are calling for a halt in... - July 30, 2011 - Animal Protection and Rights League Atlanta Chapter
Terracare Associates Launches New Website
Terracare Associates, a Denver-based landscape and public infrastructure maintenance company, has just launched an exciting new website, www.terracareassociates.com , featuring information about their service offerings, a portfolio of their award winning projects, and useful resources and links for... - July 30, 2011 - Terracare Associates
The EcoChamber, the Global Green Chamber of Commerce, is Accepting Submissions for Its Green Leader Resource Directory
The EcoChamber (http://www.ecochamber.com), the global green chamber of commerce, announces it is creating the first global green business leader resource directory. The directory will be a tool for organizations to quickly identify leaders in the various green business sectors to serve as sources... - July 29, 2011 - EcoChamber
Nevada Renewable Energy Leadership Award Presented to Green Chips by Solar NV, Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, August 27; Where: Panevino Restaurant at 246 Via Antonio Ave., Las Vegas; What: Nevada Renewable Energy Leadership Award presented to the Green Chips organization by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, Solar NV “Crinis 2011” banquet. For more information: www.solarnv.org. - July 29, 2011 - Solar NV
Dr. Chandramouli of Stevens Gives Keynote on Dynamic Spectrum Access at Wireless Security Conference
Dr. R. Chandramouli of Stevens gave the Wireless Summit track keynote lecture, “Dynamic Spectrum Access Wireless Networking," at the NIKSUN World Wide Security & Mobility Conference 2011 (NIKSUN WWSMC) in Princeton, NJ, on July 27. - July 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Professor EH Yang Receives DURIP Grant to Support Nanoscale Imaging
Dr. Yang's AFOSR-sponsored DURIP grant allows him to purchase a scanning probe microscope capable of imaging in ambient conditions. - July 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Wildlife Management Office is Coming to Northern Alabama
A All Animal Control is opening their 36th franchise location in Northern Alabama. The owner, Tyson Giebrecht, is a Certified Marksman and is trained in the control and removal of a wide range of species, including, skunks, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, bats, birds, snakes, rats, and mice. - July 28, 2011 - A All Animal Control
Exploring Science Through Underwater Robotics
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens is leading a National Science Foundation initiative to improve K-12 STEM skills and education through fun summer camps and educator institutes. - July 27, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
APRL GA Protesting to Remove Cruel Menu Item -- Animal Advocates Reprimand Restaurant for Fois Gras Faux Pas
APRL GA announces that this Saturday, July 23rd from 7p to 9p, approximately 15 protesters will gather outside Restaurant Eugene, located at 2277 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA, to protest foie gras—a controversial liver appetizer made by force feeding ducks. Protest leader Rebecca Weston was... - July 24, 2011 - Animal Protection and Rights League Atlanta Chapter
Appalachian Trail Boundary Crew to Recover Large Tract of Land in Maine
For three weeks beginning on July 24, 2011, as part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Land Protection Program, the ATC and volunteers from the American Hiking Society and Frostburg State University will be marking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) boundary in Andover, Maine. Maine has more... - July 23, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
3rd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards July 24th Ceremony in New York
The winners of the 3rd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards will be revealed at the July 24th gala in New York City, the Subub Chelsea Center. PCTF Award nominations encompass 39 categories - from favorites like the Planet Activist Award, Greener Planet Award and the Congeniality... - July 22, 2011 - Planet Connection Theatre Festivity
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Recognizes Don King and Pam Underhill with National Partners Awards
Donald T. King, chief realty officer for the National Park Service (NPS) National Trail Land Resources Program Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Pamela Underhill, manager of the NPS Appalachian Trail Park Office (ATPO) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, received the Appalachian Trail... - July 22, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Stevens Students Win 5th in International Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition
The Stevens team won 5th at the International RoboBoat Competition, held June 9-12 in Virginia Beach. - July 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
REI Awards the Appalachian Trail Conservancy a $20,000 Grant for Appalachian Trail Community Program
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from the REI, a national outdoor retailer committed to connecting people with nature. The funds will go towards recruiting and training Appalachian Trail Community™ Ambassadors, in support of... - July 21, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
City of Castle Pines Colorado Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Public Works Maintenance Services
Terracare Associates, LLC has been awarded the annual Roadway Maintenance contract for the City of Castle Pines, Colorado. Incorporated in 2008, Castle Pines is the newest city in Colorado and is located 20 miles south of Denver. Boasting a population of nearly 10,000 people, the city encompasses... - July 20, 2011 - Terracare Associates
Soriana Selects Energy Advantage Inc. to Help Them Develop Their Energy and Sustainability Strategy
Energy Advantage Inc. today announced that Soriana has selected Energy Advantage to help them assess their environmental and energy performance and develop a long-term energy and sustainability strategy and action plan across all their stores and brands in Mexico. - July 20, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
New Website for Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter has launched its new website: http://sandiego.surfrider.org/. The dramatically redesigned website, created by a team of activists, and designed by a local web design firm, offers easier navigation, and the ability for the activists to upload their own content. - July 14, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Natural Resources Defense Council Named New Beneficiary of Climate Ride
Climate Ride has named the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) as a full beneficiary for 2011, to replace a beneficiary spot left vacant by the merger of two other organizations: 350.org and 1Sky. - July 13, 2011 - Climate Ride
Stevens Institute of Technology Hosted Biomaterials Research Conference
The Stevens Conference on Bacteria-Material Interactions was a space for discussing future-oriented strategies critical to developing safer, more effective biomaterials that promote healing while minimizing the risk of infection. - July 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Ecological Services and Lake Management Environmental Firm Receives 2011 Top Workplace Award
EnviroScience, Inc. Recognized by Cleveland Plain Dealer as a Top Workplace - July 08, 2011 - EnviroScience, Inc.
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey Keynote Speaker at FPPC Summit in Des Moines
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will be the keynote speaker at the Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Midwest Technology Summit, to be held July 13-15 in Des Moines. The theme of this year’s conference is “Strategies to Increase Yields and Farm Revenue Using Nitrogen... - July 08, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
NWTF Helps Youth Affected by Worst Missouri Tornado on Record
Two hundred Joplin youth affected by a May tornado enjoyed a free fishing day courtesy of the NWTF. - July 07, 2011 - National Wild Turkey Federation
Amana Farms to Update Anaerobic Digester Project at Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Iowa Technology Summit
Amana Farms, one of Iowa’s leading innovators in turning manure into electricity, has announced it will be presenting a technology update at the Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Iowa Technology Summit, to be held July 13-15 in Des Moines. Amana’s $4.9 million anaerobic digester... - July 06, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Setting the Sustainability Agenda for the 21st Century
Notable Figures from the Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Major Corporations, Non-Profits and Civil Society Organizations Gathered in Washington to Mark the Launch of National Leadership Speaker Series Co-hosted by ICLEI USA and USGBC. - July 02, 2011 - ICLEI USA
McConway & Torley and GASP Announce Agreement to Reduce Air Emissions from Lawrenceville Steel Foundry
McConway and Torley, LLC (M&T) and the Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) have finalized an agreement regarding air emission reductions at M&T’s Lawrenceville steel foundry. M&T has operated its Lawrenceville foundry since the 1860s. The foundry manufactures steel castings... - June 29, 2011 - Group Against Smog and Pollution, Inc.
Industry Professor Elaine Pratt Named Co-op Advisor of the Year at Stevens
Industry Professor Elaine Pratt has been recognized by the Stevens Institute of Technology Office of Cooperative Education as the 2011 Academic Advisor of the Year for her work with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing graduate students. - June 25, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Celebrates American Workers on New Hunting & Fishing TV Series
Premiere airs at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 30, exclusively on Sportsman Channel - June 25, 2011 - Union Sportsmen's Alliance
Texas Student Wins NWTF’s National FFA Scholarship
The NWTF has awarded David Underwood, of Dimmitt, Texas, a $5,000 National FFA Collegiate Scholarship. - June 24, 2011 - National Wild Turkey Federation
Stevens Selected to Host 2012 IEEE SAM Workshop
Stevens Institute of Technology has recently been announced as host of the IEEE 2012 Sensor Array and Multichannel Signal Processing Workshop (SAM 2012). The biennial SAM Workshop will be held on Stevens campus in Hoboken, New Jersey on June 17-20, 2012. - June 24, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Climate Ride Announces New Partnership with East Bay Bicycle Coalition
East Bay Bicycle Coalition to benefit from environmental charitable bike ride; Team East Bay Bicycle Coalition forming for 300-mile, 5-day ride in Northern California. - June 23, 2011 - Climate Ride
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Pioneers Among Inaugural Inductees to Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame
This is announcing the induction of Appalachian Trail Conservancy pioneers to the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. - June 23, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
ICLEI USA Applauds Houston Mayor Parker for Receiving the 2011 U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Award
Mayor Parker and City of Houston Recognized by US Mayors for Implementing the Green Office Challenge, an Innovative ICLEI USA Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings - June 22, 2011 - ICLEI USA
TPC Scottsdale Becomes a Platinum Member of Audubon Lifestyles and the ISC
As a Platinum Member, TPC Scottsdale has joined a growing network of golf facilities who are actively showing their support of Audubon Lifestyles and ISC. - June 20, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
AWF Incorporated Announces the Resignation of Vice President, Lionel "Buddy" Simard
AWF, Inc., an innovator in environmental education for the Adirondacks in upstate New York, today announced that, effective immediately Lionel “Buddy” Simard has resigned from his position with the company as Vice President. Buddy was one of the AWF Founding members. He has stepped... - June 18, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Konnarock Trail Crew is Heading Into the Woods with Open Positions
This press release is announcing the schedule for the Konnarock Trail Crew’s 2011 season. - June 18, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
ICLEI USA and U.S. Green Building Council Launch National Press Club Leadership Speaker Series, June 28 - Washington, D.C.
Ambassador Sha Zukang, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to Deliver Inaugural Keynote Address During Important Gathering of Leading Figures from the Obama Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Academic Experts, Corporations, NGOs and Civil Society Groups. - June 16, 2011 - ICLEI USA
LOHAS Asia Launches R U LOHAS Campaign
LOHAS Asia has launched a public awareness campaign, “R U LOHAS” video and the LOHASia facebook group to inform the public on how being LOHAS can increase personal health and reduce their environmental impact on the world. - June 15, 2011 - Asia-Pacific LOHAS Pte. Ltd.
Oklahoma Wildland Fire Management Company Wins 2011 Innovator of the Year Award
Chloeta Fire, LLC, wins 2011 Innovator of the Year. - June 15, 2011 - Chloeta
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad of Stevens Receives ASME Award
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Noise and Vibration Control Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the 2011 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Section Advisor Award for District A for his dedicated service as an advisor. - June 15, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chloeta Fire Forest Ranger Recovering After Bitten by Rattlesnake
An Oklahoma forest ranger is having a speedy recovery after being bitten by a rattlesnake while assisting with the Honey Prairie Complex in Fargo, GA. - June 14, 2011 - Chloeta
Using Nanosilica to Strengthen Concrete at Stevens Institute of Technology
Jon Belkowitz, a concrete expert and doctoral student at Stevens Institute of Technology, studies chemical reactions within concrete at the nanoscale to formulate a new concrete mixture that will result in longer-lasting buildings, roadways, sidewalks, stairs, sewers, and dams. - June 12, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Frank Fisher of Stevens Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster
Dr. Frank Fisher at Stevens Institute of Technology has recently been added to the Fulbright Specialist Roster for his expertise in engineering education. - June 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Virginia Student Wins National Scholarship
Ben Coates of Concord, Va., was selected from a group of 44 state scholarship recipients to be named the NWTF national scholarship winner. The combination of NWTF local, state and national funds awarded to Coates totaled $13,000. - June 11, 2011 - National Wild Turkey Federation