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Conservation is the concern for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment, such as the conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and certain land use actions. One mantra of conservationists is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.
In a world of ever in...
The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.
In a world of ever in...
Conservation is the concern for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment, such as the conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and certain land use actions. One mantra of conservationists is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.
In a world of ever increasing population, conservation efforts are challenged by the difficulty in striking a balance between the current use of natural resources and ensuring that resources are available to future generations.
The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.
In a world of ever increasing population, conservation efforts are challenged by the difficulty in striking a balance between the current use of natural resources and ensuring that resources are available to future generations.
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While we might get dry here at times, it is nothing like the situation in Colorado
As I write this, I am on a Sustainable Agriculture study tour of Colorado. I must say it is ruggedly beautiful country. This area of the country between the Rocky Mountain Front Range to the Pacific Coast is often called semi-arid and to me that is a...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Agriculture
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Parasiliti: Wildcats' journey far from ordinary
Sometimes, seasons are like book reports. You remember those. You get a book and read it before trying to summarize what’s been written and what it meant to you. And like anything else, some of us jump off the cliff and get involved, while...Tags: Endangered Species, Environmental Issues, Wildlife, Sports, Arthur Ashe
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Boating deaths in Maryland nearly double
Capital News ServiceBoating deaths in Maryland last year were nearly double the average annual number recorded by the state Department of Natural Resources in the past decade, and unusually warm weather could be a major reason for the jump. From 2001 to 2010, the average...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Annapolis, Environmental Issues, Holidays, Natural Resources
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Boonsboro Green Fest is 'unique and impressive'
alnotarianni@aol.comA singer’s voice sailed from a stage across Shafer Memorial Park in Boonsboro. “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot,” he sang. But clearly, there would be no paradise paving here. Not among members of the Boonsboro...Tags: Religion and Belief, Alternative Energy, Business, Arts and Culture, Environmental Issues
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Business People - May 13
Total Fitness Specialists Inc. Tina McNulty, personal trainer and owner of Total Fitness Specialists Inc., recently completed continuing- education credits for the Master Level Personal Trainer Certification through the American Fitness Professionals &...Tags: Health, Arts and Culture, Real Estate, Safety of Citizens, Music
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Art Callaham: Some suggestions for economic development
For the past few weeks, there has been a lot of news and editorial space given to our local Economic Development Commission, staff, leadership, County Commissioners, past County Commissioners, old dogs, children and watermelon wine. OK, not the last...Tags: Privatization, Government, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Company Privatization
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Brien Poffenberger: Education, economic development in county go hand in hand
Even the most cynical critic would have found it difficult to view last week’s news about education in Washington County as anything but positive. Hagerstown Community College (HCC) celebrated its most recent milestone with not one but three marquee...Tags: College Park (Prince George's, Maryland), University System of Maryland, Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Teaching and Learning
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Business People - April 29
Smith Elliott Kearns & Co. LLC Smith Elliott Kearns & Co. LLC will be represented in 2012 on PKF North America (PKF NA) national committees. PKF NA is a membership association composed of 99 independent accounting and consulting firms in North America...
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Power Packs alleviate Washington County hunger problem
marieg@herald-mail.comIt’s not supposed to happen in the United States of America. Not in a country with million-dollar neighborhoods, designer wardrobes and super-sized menus. Childhood hunger exists in other places — distant lands devastated by droughts,...Tags: Religion and Belief, Teaching and Learning, Environmental Issues, Separation of Church and State, Teachers
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Friday is the deadline to enroll in Conservation Reserve Program
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds landowners and farmers that the opportunity to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program ends Friday. Producers who want to offer eligible land for the program’s general sign-up can enroll at the...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Environmental Issues
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Food Resources Inc. merges with Maryland Food Bank
dona@herald-mail.comFood Resources Inc., which has been serving food pantries and individuals in Washington County for more than 20 years, has merged with the Maryland Food Bank, but will continue to serve Western Maryland. Food Resources is now the Maryland Food Bank...Tags: Western Branch, William Donald Schaefer, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Environmental Issues
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HCC faculty group to show documentary 'Waste Land' Friday at Kepler Theater
Faculty in the art department at Hagerstown Community College are partnering with students in the HCC Science Club to show the documentary “Waste Land” Friday at 7 p.m. at Kepler Theater. According to the film website, “Waste Land&...Tags: Social Movements, Science, Science and Technology, Ecosystems, Biology
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