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Out-of-control seaweed focus of local student's study
The fishing isn't what it used to be at one local lake, and a Saint Mary's student and professor are looking to change that. When Willard Peters throws his line out at Lake Bruce in Fulton County, he would like to catch something. "Maybe I am not a...
Tags: Students, Education, Fishing, Science, Lakes and Ponds
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Invasive plants: Use native species instead of invasives to protect environment
Jan Newton, educational coordinator for the John Clayton Chapter, Virginia Native Plant Society ... www.claytonvnps.org ... suggests native plant alternatives to these non-native invasives: Non-native Invasives: Mimosa tree or silk tree (Albizia...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Newspaper and Magazine, Science, Natural Resources, Nature
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U.S Department of Agriculture: Spokesman discusses regulations and inspections for invasive pests and plant problems
Here's a Q&A with the USDA relating to invasive pests and plants arriving via vessels at ports along the East Coast, including Virginia: Is Made in America even more crucial these days, when it comes to lumber and products made and grown here, in light...
Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Natural Resources, Science, Politics, Agriculture
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Invasive plants and pests: USDA lists websites to learn about giant African snail, citrus and flowers
The USDA offers more ways to learn about invasive plants and pests: Information about Virginia logging industry: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/marketing/pdf/woodsproducts.pdf We don’t keep track of import/export data, but this seems to be an...
Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Facebook
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Anglers encouraged to prevent spread of dreaded 'rock snot'
Sports WriterThe Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is encouraging anglers to clean all fishing equipment every time they go out to prevent the spread of didymo or "rock snot" as it is more commonly known. ...Tags: Rivers, Science, Natural Resources, Bodies of Water, Ohio River
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Refrigerator found on Washington beach may be tsunami debris
Q13 FOX News reporterCharlie Coburn is always searching for something on the beach near Moclips, from sand dollars to bald eagles -- but this was a first for him. “Charlie was running out, he was the first one there, and I said, ‘What is it?’ And he said,...Tags: Health, Electrical Appliance, Christine Gregoire, Natural Disasters, Government
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Sea Lamprey from Great Lakes to be in Royal Pie
They're considered an invasive species in Michigan, but in England, Sea Lamprey is a delicacy. In fact, the eel-like creatures are the main ingredient in a special pie that will be served to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as she celebrates 60 years on the...
Tags: Elizabeth II, Pies and Tarts, Imperial and Royal Matters, England, Politics
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Willmar, Minn., to host April 4 workshop on invasive pests in rural landscapes
WILLMAR, Minn. — Willmar will host a workshop looking at five invasive species which may cause damage to rural areas such as ours. It will be from 1 to 4 p.m. April 4 in Willmar at the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Office on the... -
Environmentalists threaten suit over ballast rule
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Environmental groups said Tuesday they might file another lawsuit in their long-running battle with the federal government over ballast water discharges from cargo ships blamed for spreading invasive species in the...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Environmental Issues, Trials, Environmental Politics, Mussels
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A surprising connection between invasive plants and Lyme disease
Researchers from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station returned from studying invasive woodland plant species one day to find themselves mysteriously crawling with ticks.
"I've been working in these forests for 30 years, and I'd never been...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Symptoms, Science, Natural Resources, Botany
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Garden Q&A: Some invasive species can be controlled
My mother's landscape is full of pachysandra and periwinkle ground cover, both of which are on invasive species lists. Do I need to pull all of it out this spring?
These two are different from most non-native invasive plants. Yes, these popular...Tags: NASA, Port of Baltimore, Space Programs, Science and Technology
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