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The Greater Yellowstone Area: Thinking and Acting Like a Region
February 02, 2007
This article makes the case that in order for our society to move toward living sustainably, both the government and the private sector need to promote the same conservation messages to consumers. Read the full story to get the details. "Our environment ...Read more >>

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Maryland DNR Confirms Didymo Invasion of Gunpowder River, Considers New Rules
May 08, 2008
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new invasive, non-native algae has been found in Maryland for the first time. The algae, commonly known as ...Read more >>
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Cracking Down On Invasive Species In Great Lakes & Seaway
May 08, 2008
Invasive species like zebra mussels and gobies often hitch rides on ocean freighters. Sometimes the organisms end up being discharged into the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway ...Read more >>
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Foreign Water Fleas Trouble in Canada
May 08, 2008
Freshwater fishermen in Ontario are being asked to help stop the spread of a non-native water flea by a Queen's University biologist in Kingston. The spiny water flea, has made ...Read more >>
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Setting the Bar High for Public-Private Partnerships
May 08, 2008
Globalization, the Internet, the rise of multi-national corporations, climate change, scarce public funding and greater scrutiny on the government are realities in today's society. ...Read more >>

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