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"Petting Zoo" for Children to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co.
The Society to Save Endangered Species and its founder, Fred Smilek, are excited to be working on a petting zoo project to help educate young children on the importance of preserving the world's endangered species. This isn't your typical petting zoo, however. Instead of interacting with the real... - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
1st Annual "Endangered" Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co
The Society to Save Endangered Species is proud to present the 1st annual Amazing “Toy” Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival. A good time will be had by everyone as hundreds of endangered animals will be on display. - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Cold Shipping: An Elegant EOS Remediation Solution
EOS Remediation routinely ships EOS®, AquaBupH™ and other enhanced bioremediation products around the world. But recently, a South African firm requested two large shipments of bioaugmentation cultures from NC to the their location – including 31 hours of commercial airline transit. Cultures are extremely sensitive to any changes in temperature. EOS Remediation developed a solution that meet the clients needs and proved their ability to ship thermally controlled cultures globally. - June 17, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Year-Long Effort Secures California Regulatory Thumbs-Up
Working on behalf of client engineering firm URS Corporation, EOS Remediation and its west coast Technical Representative, John Sankey, P.Eng. brought the bioremediation product EOS® through unprecedented, custom testing to meet low-salt/low-metal regulatory standards for two California regulators. The result: a hard-to-secure regulatory approval for EOS®, which may be the only bioremediation product yet to meet these demanding state standards. - June 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Dr. Bob Borden, PE, Joins Pollution Engineering Hall of Innovators
For 40 years, Pollution Engineering has provided must-read information for engineers in pollution control for air, wastewater and remediation. In May, the publication invited Dr. Bob Borden to join its Hall of Innovators. In the publication’s words, Dr. Borden joins the “many people [who] over the years have improved the quality of life for people around the world” and whose work means that “our air is cleaner, our water is cleaner and many of our wastes are reused to benefit others.” - June 13, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
St. Louis Aces and Rebounces Partner for a ‘Go Green’ Tennis Event on July 2 at the Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center in St. Louis’ Forest Park
The St. Louis Aces and Recounces.com will partner for a ‘Go Green’ event July 2, at the Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center in St. Louis’ Forest Park. The fun, music, tennis-filled event will kick off the 2009 World TeamTennis season. Using Rebounces’ proprietary technology, all balls collected at the St Louis Aces Match in Forest Park event will be recharged for use back on the tennis court, or provided to schools or nursing homes to be placed on the bottom of chairs or walkers. - June 11, 2009 - Rebounces.com
GVI Launches a Full House of Volunteer Options in South Africa
South Africa has always proved to be a popular destination with incredible scenery, stunning wildlife – and now with a wide range of volunteering programs from Global Vision International (GVI) – it now has the options for the conscious traveler. - June 11, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Plan Your Escape from the Economic Climate This Summer with GVI
For those with extended university or summer breaks, or for those looking for that something different, Global Vision International (GVI) has recommended our Top Ten summer volunteering programs from 1 week to 2 months designed to suit any situation. - June 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
CWF Joins Canadian and U.S. Environmental Leaders at Historic Enviro-Summit
Joint-Declaration Outlines Collaboration on Climate Negotiations, Dirty Fuels and Arctic Protection. - June 06, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
Navigating Troubled Waters
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is launching a new French language documentary on threats facing wildlife in the historic St. Lawrence seaway during Rivers to Oceans Week June 8-14. The 30 minute program Navigating Troubled Waters is airing several times on the Quebec television network Canal... - June 05, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
Raise a Green Dog Debuts New and Improved Website for Eco-Friendly Dog Lovers
New website features information, articles, tips and an online green dog product portal as a resource to help dog lovers enjoy a healthier, happier pup and environment. - June 03, 2009 - Raise a Green Dog
4th Annual Salem Vegan Food Drive Launches for 2009, Donate Throughout June
This year's annual Salem Vegan Food Drive, a 100-percent vegan charity food drive that actively engages the entire city of Salem, Massachusetts, each June, requesting residents to make their charitable food donations vegan, officially launched in Salem on June 1, and will run throughout the month. - June 03, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
Yadkin Riverkeeper Wins 2009 National River Heroes Award
Zoe Gamble, Board of Directors President for Yadkin Riverkeeper® Inc., has announced that Dean Naujoks, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, has been awarded the River Network’s 2009 National River Heroes Award. Created in 2001 by the National River Network, the River Heroes Award recognizes... - May 29, 2009 - Yadkin River Keeper
RideClean Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Sport
Organization Created by Amateur and Professional Cyclists Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Cycling and Competitive Sport - May 28, 2009 - RideClean
Green Education Foundation and Fisher Elementary School Win Massachusetts 2009 Secretary's Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) granted the Green Education Foundation the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Education for their outstanding efforts in furthering environmental learning. The intent of the award program is to honor and support educators “who are going above and beyond curriculum requirements to make a difference in protecting our planet while fostering the next generation of environmental stewards.” - May 28, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Announces Results of National Green Week 2009
Green Education Foundation announced today the results of its environmental sustainability program, National Green Week, which mobilized 400,000 students in 48 states to participate in green lessons and activities from 2/2-4/22/2009 (Earth Day). In total students eliminated 100,000 lbs of trash... - May 28, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Global Water Sponsors Steve Carlson as He Prepares to Compete in Cozumel Mexico’s Ironman
Global Waters is proud to announce the sponsoring of Steve Carlson as he prepares to compete in Conzumel Mexico's Ironman scheduled for this November. - May 25, 2009 - Global Water
Salem Vegan Society to Donate Vegan Turkey for Salem Mission's Thanksgiving
With the turkey production in the US at a 167-percent increase in 2007, Salem Vegan Society Director Marc Delaney views the donation of Tofurky, a vegan alternative-turkey product, to the 4th annual Salem Vegan Food Drive this June, as an opportunity to lend vegan charity to homeless shelter residents at the Salem Mission - May 22, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Names Three Men 2009 Volunteers of the Year
Pat Starwich, Jim Cloyd and Harvey Long, all of Riverside, CA, are the recipients of Riverside Humane Society’s annual Friends of the Animals Award. - May 21, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Bangkok Zip-Line Tour Takes Flight
TreeTop Asia Co Ltd. is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new zip-line canopy tour and adventure course in Chonburi, Thailand. Flight of the Gibbon Bangkok is less than 1 hour from the capital and the city of Pattaya, and is ideally situated between the Khao Kheo Open Safari and the Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be Bangkok's very first zip-line tour and adventure course. - May 14, 2009 - Treetop Asia Co. Ltd
CREDO Mobile Calls for Climate Change Solutions, Renews Partnership with Carbonfund.org
CREDO Mobile collaborating with Carbonfund.org to offset the estimated lifetime electrical usage and shipping of all new and refurbished cell phones sold in 2009. CREDO is also working with Carbonfund.org to offset the carbon footprint of its San Francisco headquarters. - May 14, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Muddy Water Watch Class to Train Volunteers on Sediment and Erosion Control
Sediment and erosion, releasing dirt and contaminates into storm drains and creeks is the leading cause of water pollution in the Yadkin River Basin. According to EPA Region IV and N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR), they receive more public complaints about sediment... - May 10, 2009 - Yadkin River Keeper
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center ‘Golf Fore the Animals’ Charity Tournament Set for June 8 at Victoria Club, Riverside, CA
Golf Fore the Animals on June 8 features a golf tournament, contests, auction of a trip to 2009 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship in Pebble Beach, banquet and raffle drawing, all to support the homeless animals at the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center. - May 09, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
H2OurLife: Now is Not Soon Enough
Art students from Michael A. Riffel High School in Regina are painting a picture of the water crisis facing local and international wildlife and human populations in an effort to encourage the public to become part of the solution. - May 04, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
Time Has Already Sprung Forward This Year. So Have GVI.
Global Vision International (GVI) are pleased to announce that a number of new programs are now running, including a unique opportunity in Laos, and the chance to change a life for the better in Mombasa, Kenya. - May 02, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Experience is (Usually) the Name of the Game
"Experience Required"... sound familiar? This needs to longer be the case with Global Vision International (GVI). - May 02, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
NASCAR Legend Teams with State Water Heaters to Drive Sales in 2009
Leading water heater manufacturer deepens NASCAR ties with dynamic sponsorship program - May 01, 2009 - Ward Burton Enterprises
Avian Academics: Bird Watching Contest Provides Innovative Tool for Teachers
This May, the Fledging Birders Program is challenging teachers and students across America to discover their local birds of the annual spring migration. The Schoolyard Birding Challenge (www.fledgingbirders.org/challenge.html) will award outstanding classes across the country with prizes for taking... - April 30, 2009 - National Biodiversity Parks, Inc.
Jeb Burton to Race in Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series
Daytona 500 winner’s son chosen as guest driver for the green racing series’ season opener. - April 26, 2009 - Ward Burton Enterprises
Survey Puts Forest on Road to Preservation
Teams of volunteers have been taking vital steps towards saving a unique Kenyan forest and its resident population of endangered Colobus monkeys. - April 24, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Environment Website with a Twist Planet Tingle Launches on Earth Day
PlanetTingle.com is not your usual environment website. Members act in coordinated effort creating greater impact at once. Results are then posted on the site. - April 23, 2009 - Billy Surf
Burnaby Wall Slated for New Environmental Art Project
The Earth Foundation today announced a new mural project that will begin in early April. The project, with the working title of “Gray Wolves”, will be a large scale public art piece painted on a wall at 7611 Edmonds Street in Burnaby, BC. The piece is slated for completion by April 30th and will depict a family of endangered wolves, bringing awareness to their plight and beauty. - April 22, 2009 - The Earth Foundation
Ed Begley Jr Joins Non-Profit Start-Up Green Wish for Its Official Launch in Honor of Earth Day 2009
Headed by Actor Raphael Sbarge, Green Wish will Help Raise Funds for Local “Going Green” Projects in Communities across America. - April 21, 2009 - Green Wish Inc
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Forsythia on Sale for Earth Day
With Earth Day right around the corner, Meadowview has placed forsythia on sale for as low as $1.05 a plant. - April 17, 2009 - Meadowview LLC
D'Orazio Contracting Invites the Community to an Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Wednesday April 22, 2009
D’Orazio Contracting and RE/MAX Alliance, Inc. invites the community to an Arbor Day and Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2009 at North Creek Estates 8385 Opal Drive Westland, Michigan 48185. - April 17, 2009 - D'Orazio Contracting Corp.
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Donna Frye, Green Leaders Share Spotlight at International Earth Day Leadership Event, April 22nd 2009
Contested terrain has long been a staple of the landscape in sustainability policy choice at the city, state and federal levels. www.SanDiegoEarthWeek.com public event organizers are bringing diverse “Green” Leaders together for International Earth Day on April 22nd, as a large gesture... - April 15, 2009 - SanDiegoEarthWeek.com
Global Water Announces a New Program with the Peace Corps to Eliminate Water Scarcity in Guatemala
Having developed many water systems in Guatemala, Global Water saw an opportunity to assist the Peace Corps volunteers who were trying their best to educate schoolchildren about proper hygiene but without the tools to do so. - April 10, 2009 - Global Water
Contest Seeks Fido’s Favorite Park Memories
If your pooch can’t get enough of the park, the Charleston Parks Conservancy and Lowcountry Dog magazine want to hear about it as part of the I Bark for Parks! Contest, which started April 1. The two have teamed up for the contest that invites Charlestonians to share a special story or... - April 09, 2009 - Charleston Parks Conservancy
Madeleine Pickens Rebuts Bureau of Land Management over Wild Horse Sanctuary Plan
Madeleine Pickens will work with Congress and the BLM to come up with a humane, cost-effective solution to the current practices of managing wild horses and burros. - April 04, 2009 - Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary
Spreading Polar Fever: Arctic Entrepreneur Shares Adventure, Awareness with CEOs at the North Pole
Rick Sweitzer, the founder of The Northwest Passage and Polar Explorers, is leading a group of 20 top-level executives on an adventure to 90 degrees North. The team is comprised of active members of the World Presidents Organization and the Young Presidents Organization who are joining Sweitzer not just for the adventure, but to experience the Arctic environment directly. - April 02, 2009 - Polar Explorers
New Software Package to Calculate and Report Oil Spills
A new software application has been released which simplifies and facilitates the calculation and reporting of accidental oil slicks. The tool allows personnel to assess the extent and volume of spilled oil. This vital information can then be reported in standardized formats to oil spill response teams and regulators. - April 01, 2009 - The Oil Spill Training Company Ltd.
For Those Who Choose Cremation the Global Preservation Project Announces the Launch of New Division: My Living Reef
The Global Preservation Project an international nonprofit organization solely dedicated to ecological and cultural preservation announced today the launch of its new division; My Living Reef, a reef restoration division based out of San Diego, CA. This division is yet another example of Global Preservation Project’s dedication to eliminate the economic motivation for habitat destruction, by transforming non eco-friendly industries into eco-beneficial industries with higher returns. - March 30, 2009 - My Living Reef
N.C. Legislative Leaders Introduce Bipartisan State Bill Supporting Creation of Yadkin River Trust
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is commending the filing March 25 of Senate Bill 967 for the creation of the Yadkin River Trust by its sponsor, state Sen. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr. (R-Cabarrus), and co-sponsors N.C. Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand (D-Cumberland) and Senate... - March 29, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Molten Bronze Glows at Cosanti Night Pour
Night bronze pour open to the public at Cosanti Historical Site. - March 28, 2009 - Cosanti Foundation
Earth Hour Detroit 2009
Participants are asked to turn off their lights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Saturday, March 28, for the largest climate event in history. - March 28, 2009 - The Night Move
White House Inspires Beekeepers Across the U.S.
Obama family joins the growing ranks of Americans engaged in the emerging backyard beekeeping movement, an extension of the local food movement. - March 25, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
InkPeace Announces Fundraiser Program to Benefit Long Beach Schools
Long Beach-based company partners with LBUSD WRAP in designing and delivering recycling receptacles for inkjet cartridges; firm to split profits 50/50 with area schools. - March 24, 2009 - Inkpeace, LLC
The Next Eco Revolution: Backyard Beekeeping
This Spring, underground beekeeping movement emerges as Americans try to stem mystery bee deaths. A new underground environmental movement is afoot in communities across America this Spring: beekeeping. Beekeeping season begins late March and an increasing number of Americans have turned to... - March 24, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
N.C. Water Rights Committee Releases Podcast Addressing the State Trust Concept
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has released a podcast featuring Christopher Bramlett, treasurer of N.C. Water Rights Committee, discussing the State Trust Concept as a better option to own and manage the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project than what Alcoa currently proposes. The... - March 20, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee