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Archive for June, 2010

New nature reserve is set to open

By admin On June 30, 2010 Comments Off

New nature reserve is set to open
A NEW nature reserve that is a haven for rare water voles opens tomorrow evening.

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Higher wetland methane emissions caused by climate warming 40,000 years ago no clathrate gun

By admin On June 30, 2010 Comments Off

Higher wetland methane emissions caused by climate warming 40,000 years ago no clathrate gun
40,000 years ago rapid warming led to an increase in methane concentration. The culprit for this increase has now been identified.

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Ouragans Sus Les Bayous – Morceau 1

By admin On June 30, 2010 Comments Off


Part 1: www.youtube.com Part 2: www.youtube.com WATCH VIDEO: videos.nola.com READ ARTICLES: www.nola.com South Louisiana is in a huge amount of trouble and this country doesn’t care. $700 billion for the “economy” and nothing for wetland recovery. This country should be ashamed…


Tar balls spotted on Miss. beaches

By admin On June 30, 2010 Comments Off

Tar balls spotted on Miss. beaches
Crude oil has been spewing into the Gulf of Mexico for the last 70 days. But Monday some Mississippi beaches are seeing their first signs of the gooey mess.

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Street of Screams

By admin On June 29, 2010 Comments Off


Neighbors fight to stop greedy developer who wants to build McMansions in a pristine wetland.


JVC Wildlife Test

By admin On June 29, 2010 Comments Off


Wildlife footage shot on the JVC HM 700 at Welney Wetland center. All shot 720p @ 25 with frame rates @ 25 & 60. Lens is stock Fujinon 16x HD lens, but notice the chromatic aberration.


Vermont scientists paint detailed picture of bobolink migration

By admin On June 29, 2010 Comments Off

Vermont scientists paint detailed picture of bobolink migration
MONTPELIER — Bobolink No. 163146751 weighs about an ounce and fits in the palm of your hand, but in the air he’s Superman.

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Grass carp: A fish for biological management of hydrilla and other aquatic weeds in Florida

By admin On June 28, 2010 Comments Off

grass carp: A fish for biological management of hydrilla and other aquatic weeds in Florida


weedmate yt.wmv

By admin On June 28, 2010 Comments Off


Weed Mate 12v underwater aquatic weed cutter.


PHOTO GALLERY: Un dam it!

By admin On June 28, 2010 Comments Off

PHOTO GALLERY: Un dam it!
Last Friday, during the Landing’s biweekly potluck supper, the Massachusetts Environmental Trust presented Executive Director Pine duBois with a check for $20,000. The money will fund the Landing’s “Ready, Set, Action!” program, which recruits volunteers and high school students to participate in restoration activities on the Jones River and its tributary, Pine Brook.

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