Jianglong Zhang, Ph.D., an award-winning meteorologist and atmospheric scientist, will receive the prestigious NOAA David S. Johnson Award, which recognizes young scientists for their innovative use of environmental satellite data.
As the Civil War battle to control the lower Mississippi River raged 150 years ago this April, survey data from NOAA’s predecessor agency was instrumental in the novel strategy to capture New Orleans, the largest city in the Confederacy and a key entry port to the critical waterway.
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Airport Dog Finds Illegal Food Stowed in Luggage (Mar 26, 2012) Izzy, an agricultural detector beagle, works to find foods and plants brought in by visitors that are considered invasive species or banned projects, some containing…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Pheromone Traps Lure Asian Longhorned Beetles out of Hiding (Winter 2012) Entomologists from the U.S. Forest Service's Northern Research Station and Pennsylvania State University have developed a pheromone trap that lures…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Spinach Genes May Stop Deadly Citrus Disease (Mar 26, 2012) Citrus growers worldwide who currently have no cure for a devastating, tree-killing disease may soon find relief from an unlikely source -- spinach. Researchers have…
By Kelly Hunt
Jianglong Zhang, Ph.D., an award-winning meteorologist and atmospheric scientist, will receive the prestigious NOAA David S. Johnson Award, which recognizes young scientists for their innovative use of environmental satellite data.
As the Civil War battle to control the lower Mississippi River raged 150 years ago this April, survey data from NOAA’s predecessor agency was instrumental in the novel strategy to capture New Orleans, the largest city in the Confederacy and a key entry port to the critical waterway.
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Airport Dog Finds Illegal Food Stowed in Luggage (Mar 26, 2012) Izzy, an agricultural detector beagle, works to find foods and plants brought in by visitors that are considered invasive species or banned projects, some containing…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Pheromone Traps Lure Asian Longhorned Beetles out of Hiding (Winter 2012) Entomologists from the U.S. Forest Service's Northern Research Station and Pennsylvania State University have developed a pheromone trap that lures…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Spinach Genes May Stop Deadly Citrus Disease (Mar 26, 2012) Citrus growers worldwide who currently have no cure for a devastating, tree-killing disease may soon find relief from an unlikely source -- spinach. Researchers have…
By Kelly Hunt It’s spring. How can I tell? Mailings about air duct cleaning. It makes sense that they come now, while us home dwellers prep for the warmer months by cleaning and doing home repairs. But do I need to get the air ducts in my home cleaned? Can this affect the air I breathe [...]
Es primavera. ¿Cómo lo sé? Por la correspondencia que he recibido sobre la limpieza de conductos de aire. Tiene sentido que los envíen ahora mientras nosotros los residentes nos preparamos para los meses más cálidos limpiando y haciendo reparaciones en el hogar. ¿Pero es necesario limpiar los…
By Melinda DowningAs the Department of Energy’s Environmental Justice Program Manager, I am committed to making environmental justice a reality. That means ensuring that all stakeholders are informed about the issues affecting their communities and have the opportunity to meaningfully participate…
By Brittney GordonThese past two weeks has brought unusually high temperatures to the D.C. area and I am taking full advantage of the sunny weather. I am always excited about the coming of spring and this early start motivates me to shake up my normal routine and start to do some of the things that…
By Amy MillerI want you to meet Bobby. But you have to call him Bob. A public school teacher, a father, a resident of suburban Boston – and my brother – Bobby has slowly and quietly added more and more activities to his green-living repertoire.He has joined local committees, made changes in his…
By Jeffery RobichaudIf you have kids like my wife and me, Spring Break is probably coming up. However, if you are lucky enough to be heading somewhere warm with a hammock, consider tossing these tomes into your tote.COD – Sorry video gamers, this doesn’t stand for “Call of Duty”, rather Cod…
The 'locavore' movement helps America’s farmers. Could it also help our fishing industry? Two new NOAA Sea Grant studies will look at how new business models, based on the success of community supported agriculture, could benefit fishing communities in Washington, Oregon, and California.
By Nancy StonerI recently visited Three Mile Creek in Mobile, Alabama to see projects involving EPA’s Mobile Bay National Estuary Program. Like all of our NEPs, Mobile Bay focuses on partnership with state and local officials, utilities, universities, environmental groups, and many others. This…
By Lina YounesSeveral years ago we got a puppy for my youngest daughter. While there was great anticipation for the puppy’s arrival, there was one thing that we didn’t expect: a flea infestation. Upon the puppy’s arrival, we all started itching. The fleas quickly made themselves at home in the…
Por Lina YounesHace varios años, conseguimos una perrita para nuestra niña menor. Mientras esperábamos la llegada de la nueva mascota con gran anticipación, había una cosa que no habíamos anticipado: una infestación de pulgas. Tan pronto llegó la perrita, las pulgas empezaron a picarnos con…
By Susan ConbereWhen I was interviewed for the position of Communications Specialist for the Office of Sustainable Communities last September, a director asked me to edit a description of the National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. I opened the booklet and – hah! – there was my town! I was…
Scientists have found a large reduction in the amount of the coldest deep ocean water, called Antarctic Bottom Water, all around the Southern Ocean using data collected from 1980 to 2011. These findings, in a study now online, will likely stimulate new research on the causes of this change.
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- On the Brink of an Environmental Disaster: Weed Science Society of America Highlights Progress against Hydrilla Infestation in Finger Lakes Region (Mar 19, 2012) Six months ago one of the world's most aggressive aquatic weeds…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Virginia Invasive Plant Removal Day -- May 5, 2012 Join volunteers for the 4th annual event at sites throughout Virginia on an endeavor to stop the spread of non-native invasive plants. Invasive species are recognized nationally…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2012 Garlic Mustard Challenge! - "West Virginia: Wild and Weed-Free" -- Various pull dates in Apr-May 2012 This annual event calls for volunteer to help pull garlic mustard in sites in Virginia and West Virginia. Garlic…
Es primavera. ¿Cómo lo sé? Por la correspondencia que he recibido sobre la limpieza de conductos de aire. Tiene sentido que los envíen ahora mientras nosotros los residentes nos preparamos para los meses más cálidos limpiando y haciendo reparaciones en el hogar. ¿Pero es necesario limpiar los…
By Melinda DowningAs the Department of Energy’s Environmental Justice Program Manager, I am committed to making environmental justice a reality. That means ensuring that all stakeholders are informed about the issues affecting their communities and have the opportunity to meaningfully participate…
By Brittney GordonThese past two weeks has brought unusually high temperatures to the D.C. area and I am taking full advantage of the sunny weather. I am always excited about the coming of spring and this early start motivates me to shake up my normal routine and start to do some of the things that…
By Amy MillerI want you to meet Bobby. But you have to call him Bob. A public school teacher, a father, a resident of suburban Boston – and my brother – Bobby has slowly and quietly added more and more activities to his green-living repertoire.He has joined local committees, made changes in his…
By Jeffery RobichaudIf you have kids like my wife and me, Spring Break is probably coming up. However, if you are lucky enough to be heading somewhere warm with a hammock, consider tossing these tomes into your tote.COD – Sorry video gamers, this doesn’t stand for “Call of Duty”, rather Cod…
The 'locavore' movement helps America’s farmers. Could it also help our fishing industry? Two new NOAA Sea Grant studies will look at how new business models, based on the success of community supported agriculture, could benefit fishing communities in Washington, Oregon, and California.
By Nancy StonerI recently visited Three Mile Creek in Mobile, Alabama to see projects involving EPA’s Mobile Bay National Estuary Program. Like all of our NEPs, Mobile Bay focuses on partnership with state and local officials, utilities, universities, environmental groups, and many others. This…
By Lina YounesSeveral years ago we got a puppy for my youngest daughter. While there was great anticipation for the puppy’s arrival, there was one thing that we didn’t expect: a flea infestation. Upon the puppy’s arrival, we all started itching. The fleas quickly made themselves at home in the…
Por Lina YounesHace varios años, conseguimos una perrita para nuestra niña menor. Mientras esperábamos la llegada de la nueva mascota con gran anticipación, había una cosa que no habíamos anticipado: una infestación de pulgas. Tan pronto llegó la perrita, las pulgas empezaron a picarnos con…
By Susan ConbereWhen I was interviewed for the position of Communications Specialist for the Office of Sustainable Communities last September, a director asked me to edit a description of the National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. I opened the booklet and – hah! – there was my town! I was…
Scientists have found a large reduction in the amount of the coldest deep ocean water, called Antarctic Bottom Water, all around the Southern Ocean using data collected from 1980 to 2011. These findings, in a study now online, will likely stimulate new research on the causes of this change.
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- On the Brink of an Environmental Disaster: Weed Science Society of America Highlights Progress against Hydrilla Infestation in Finger Lakes Region (Mar 19, 2012) Six months ago one of the world's most aggressive aquatic weeds…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Virginia Invasive Plant Removal Day -- May 5, 2012 Join volunteers for the 4th annual event at sites throughout Virginia on an endeavor to stop the spread of non-native invasive plants. Invasive species are recognized nationally…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2012 Garlic Mustard Challenge! - "West Virginia: Wild and Weed-Free" -- Various pull dates in Apr-May 2012 This annual event calls for volunteer to help pull garlic mustard in sites in Virginia and West Virginia. Garlic…