Setting the Bar High for Public-Private Partnerships
Globalization, the Internet, the rise of multi-national corporations, climate change, scarce public funding and greater scrutiny on the government are realities in today's society.
However, there is hope. Through the innovation public-private partnership spearheaded by Wildlife Forever and th... ( Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 ) |
Pacific Shrimp Appears in North Carolina Waters
Folks on the state coast who have seen the black tiger shrimp don't usually forget it. One reason is because it has a distinctive look with dark and white stripes that encircle its shell.
The second reason is more to the point. It's because the shrimp ain't from around these parts. Read the f... ( Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 ) |
Using Microwaves to Zap Marine Stowaways
Is there anything microwaves can�t do? They create perfect s�mores, cause light bulbs to glow in every color, turn grapes into glowing balls of plasma, and make fireballs out of toothpicks (not to mention creating Internet, cable TV, radar, GPS, and, oh yes, heating up food).
And now, a group of... ( Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 ) |
Could Milfoil Really Become a Problem of the Past?
Minnesota lakes may have a new ally in the fight against milfoil and other invasive species. Unlike before, this new method will get rid of the problem for good.
Eurasian milfoil is in 200 of Minnesota�s lakes and up until now, the most common way to fight it was to cut it.
"It's a temporary... ( Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 ) |
Texas Parks And Wildlife Department Gets Vegetation Grants
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has received grants totaling more than $425,000 to combat the spread of nuisance aquatic vegetation in reservoirs.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide $150,000 for improving boating access in Lake Conroe; $100,000 for Caddo Lake; $75,000 for To... ( Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 ) |
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