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Conservation groups seek protect North American boreal forests
2015-03-15 22:53:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Vancouver Sun: Leading conservation groups, including Ducks Unlimited and the National Audubon Society, are pressing for a plan to protect North American boreal forests that are home to an estimated 3 billion birds and more than 300 species. Protecting at least 50 per cent of the boreal forest is in line with what modern conservation science contends is needed to preserve the ecological health of the forest and its biodiversity, says Dr. Jeff Wells, senior scientist for the Boreal Songbird Initiative. Climate...
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River coalition calls for better conservation after TCEQ action
2015-03-06 22:19:12| Waste Management - Topix.net
TCEQ officially approved the emergency order as requested by LCRA to stop releases of interruptible water from the Highland Lakes to irrigation operations in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties. It comes as no surprise to Texas rice growers that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality voted to cut off Colorado River irrigation water to agriculture and the environment for the fourth straight year during a meeting Wednesday That action rubber-stamps an emergency water request from the Lower Colorado River Authority , the group charged with managing water resources along the 862 mile waterway.
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Conservation: Do your part
2015-03-06 20:40:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Where are you in your journey to build a conservation legacy? What is keeping you from making progress? Will it require a change in mindset? Will it require landlord buy-in, since it provides long-term benefits for their investment? I truly believe improved soil health will be a game-changer. Go for it. Think Different read more
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Conservation Kits Combined With Consumer Engagement Drive Efficiency
2015-03-06 11:31:13| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Energy and water efficiency kits have represented an established role in the energy efficiency arena since the 1990s and have proven to be a versatile and effective way to engage customers, according to research from AM Conservation Group and Illume Advising, which looked at the impact of energy and water efficiency...
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2015 Conservation Legacy Awards: Adjacent to a major city, this Indiana farm protects water resources with a commitment to conservation
2015-03-05 16:50:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
By Dean Houghton Watershed watch With the spotlight trained on their farming practices, M&J Farms has taken a proactive approach to stewardship and sustainability. The Starkey family, which has a long-term commitment to no-till, added cover crops in 2005. read more
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