Grant money will help fund hiring a forest deputy to conduct law enforcement patrols during elk and deer seasons through 2010. Funding for law enforcement patrols has allowed the landowners to keep their properties open to public hunting access on a welcome to hunt basis. Funds raised by the program are distributed through grants to individual and corporate landowners, conservation organizations and others for cooperative wildlife habitat improvement and hunter access projects throughout...

The Bureau of the International Coordinating Council of Unesco's Man and the Biosphere Programme announced the winners of Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environment Protection 2007 on 4/9/2007 in recognition of their effort to serve natural environment, bio-diversity conservation and its resources. The awarding comes as part of the celebrations organised to mark the World Science Day in serving peace and development, which falls on November 10th every year. The Bureau of the International...

Emissions from international ships have risen while air pollution from diesel trucks and buses have been reduced by more than 90 percent over the last several decades, all using the same diesel technology. On the heels of Kaua i resident s concerns about cruise ship emissions in Nawiliwili Harbor comes a report of global deaths due to under-regulated shipping emissions. Ship pollution affects the health of communities in coastal and inland regions around the world, yet pollution from ships...

As forests and fields give way to housing and industry, welcoming wildlife into our yards is one way to help preserve the richness of the Mother Lode. But soon the frustrations of heat, drought, and freeze were overcome by the pleasures of the area's wildlife. Lawns do little for wildlife but are a major stumbling block for many when considering a wildlife garden. Pesticide damage can impact the food chain starting with soil life like the lowly earthworm, on to a myriad of insects and even...

By Evelyn Larrubia, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer November 12, 2007 The Los Angeles Board of Education is beginning to explore policies that would preclude schools from being built close to freeways and reduce air pollution at the dozens of campuses that already are located near major roadways. By Evelyn Larrubia, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer November 12, 2007 The Los Angeles Board of Education is beginning to explore policies that would preclude schools from being built close to...

Foresters, wildlife staffers, recreation planners and fisheries technicians also would take a hit. Rodgers, 39, is concerned about what might happen next year if there are fewer officers in the field because of planned cuts announced last month by DNR Director Becky Humphries. Being one of two state conservation officers assigned to Kent County, where four officers once were on duty, he can count on a 16- to 20-hour day. With 750,000 hunters headed into the woods statewide, it is the...

But recognition is growing that such ships are major sources of air pollution as they cross the globe with massive engines burning highly polluting fuel. There's also an effort by Los Angeles and Long Beach to reduce port air pollution by replacing or retrofitting about 16,000 trucks that move cargo in and out of their terminals. But recognition is growing that such ships are major sources of air pollution as they cross the globe with massive engines burning highly polluting fuel. But...

Maine Warden Service To reach a game warden, contact the Maine State Police at: The latest and greatest hunting gadgets: Get the most for your money This season's wish list of hunting gadgets includes items that are new, innovative, and bound to make your season a success! Be sure to visit your local sporting goods store for these or similar items. Maine Warden Service To reach a game warden, contact the Maine State Police at: The latest and greatest hunting gadgets: Get the most for your...

Eastman Proposes to Invest $200 Million in Equipment to Reduce Air Emissions Advanced Search Home. We are hopeful this project will not only assist Tennessee in meeting its regional haze goals under the Clean Air Act, but will also help our area here in Northeast Tennessee stay ahead of the curve and remain in attainment of all relevant air quality standards. We are hopeful this project will not only assist Tennessee in meeting its regional haze goals under the Clean Air Act, but will also...