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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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Welcome to 2012, the season of taking ....
Happy 2012. Now that the “season of giving” has run its course, it’s time for a new way of thinking: The season of taking. Now, hold on to your Santa hat, put down the eggnog that’s a few days past the expiration date and drop...Tags: Environmental Issues, United Way , Customs and Tradition, College Sports, Holidays
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Cowans Gap to open for business in 2012
waynesboro@herald-mail.comA Pennsylvania lake closed to swimming amid a summertime E. coli outbreak will be open for all activities in 2012, according to a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources spokesman. Routine E. coli testing at Cowans Gap State Park...Tags: Lakes and Ponds, E. coli Infection, Health, Travel, Gardens and Parks
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Demolition project unfinished, justice still sought, doggie dining flops
With 2011 drawing to a close, The Herald-Mail took a look back at some of the stories the newspaper published during the year. We will follow up on some of those stories each day through Saturday to provide a glimpse of what happened next.
No use yet...Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Dining and Drinking, Health, Wildlife, Tom Corbett
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Gerrit Westervelt: Early learning not a bipartisan issue
Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much these days. But there is one thing on which they do see eye to eye: the value of early childhood education. Once an afterthought of America’s education system, early learning now is front and...Tags: Environmental Issues, Republican Party, Mental Health, Democratic Party, Executive Branch
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A Santorum sweep
Associated PressRepublican Rick Santorum is looking to capitalize on a string of stunning victories that snapped his four-state losing streak and raised new questions about front-runner Mitt Romney’s clout with conservatives. Romney shrugged off his poor showing,...Tags: Mitt Romney, Voting, Republican Party, Republican National Conventions, Parties and Movements
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Democrats spend, raise big money In 6th District
Capital News ServiceWith the primary election three months away, the Democratic candidates in the 6th District Congressional race have been raising and spending big bucks, proving just how competitive the Republican-held district has become after redistricting. State Sen....Tags: Montgomery County (Maryland), Republican Party, Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, Federal Election Commission
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Course offered to prepare for human-resources management certification
The Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, is offering a Learning System Course to help people prepare for a nationally respected certification and Essentials of Human Resource Management for those wanting to build a solid foundation in human...Tags: Environmental Issues, Employment, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Employment
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PlanMaryland divide: Is it a new rural order?
andrews@herald-mail.comAt the heart of a battle over a new state planning initiative is whether anything in it is new. On Thursday, another round played out, as legislators from rural areas insisted PlanMaryland will mean a significant shift toward centralized control, while...Tags: E.J. Pipkin, Republican Party, Executive Branch, Local Government, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Health summit gathers ideas for improving care
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comImproving health care access and reducing cardiac disease and acute emergency department visits for diabetes are key objectives being eyed by a newly formed Washington County health coalition. Those objectives were among several health care issues...Tags: Environmental Issues, Health, Health Care Reform (2009), Diabetes, HIV
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Land-grant universities have threefold mission
Last week, I started down the road talking about the Land Grant Act, which established colleges of agriculture and mechanics.
As you might remember, the Land Grant Act gave 30,000 acres of public land to each state for each of its senators and...Tags: College Sports, Arts and Culture, The Pennsylvania State University, Colleges and Universities, Architecture
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Tim Rowland: 2011 a year of inaction and demolition in Washington County
timr@herald-mail.comCOMMENTARY: The first rays of sun beamed down on Jan. 1, 2011, in what would become known in Washington County as the Year of the Roundabout — a perfect symbol for the greater Hagerstown area, which spends much of its time going around in circles....Tags: Highway Transportation, Arts and Culture, Health, Global Change, Petroleum Industry
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Project coordinated by Washington County Soil Conservation District
The Washington County Soil Conservation District, in partnership with the Washington County Board of Education, Department of Natural Resources, elementary, middle and high school students from Williamsport schools and Williamsport Lions Club, held a tree...Tags: Environmental Issues, Forests, Students, Natural Resources, Teaching and Learning
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