From the Bureau of Reclamation:
Boise Project, Payette Division. Fruitland, ID.Bees pollinate sunflowers on farm. Reclamation photo by Kirsten Strough. #scenic
Protecting natural resources, including air, land and water. Also of interest are threatened and endangered species as well as endangered species. Conservation (wildlife, soil, water, etc.) issues also discussed. Topics include: RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act (CWA), NEPA, 404 Permits, EPCRA, FIFRA, and others.
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Saturday, September 3, 2016
Big Sand Tiger Beetle
From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:
Check out this ambush predator spotted at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota. Big sand tiger beetles use speed and huge mandibles to grab ants, flies and other small prey.
Photo: Big sand tiger beetle by Kris Spaeth/USFWS.
Check out this ambush predator spotted at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota. Big sand tiger beetles use speed and huge mandibles to grab ants, flies and other small prey.
Photo: Big sand tiger beetle by Kris Spaeth/USFWS.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:
Ruby-throated hummingbirds will soon begin their journey south. Most birds that summer in the northern range spend winters along south Florida coasts.
Photo: Ruby-throated hummingbird courtesy of Steve Gifford. https://flic.kr/p/ac4cCJ
Ruby-throated hummingbirds will soon begin their journey south. Most birds that summer in the northern range spend winters along south Florida coasts.
Photo: Ruby-throated hummingbird courtesy of Steve Gifford. https://flic.kr/p/ac4cCJ
Friday, September 2, 2016
Commentary: The Circular Economy from concept to project - Renewable Energy From Waste
A working group of the International Solid Waste Association reviews the industry’s options to respond to Europe’s Circular Economy targets.
Commentary: The Circular Economy from concept to project - Renewable Energy From Waste
Commentary: The Circular Economy from concept to project - Renewable Energy From Waste
USDA Blog » Unique Mural Captures Essence of the Sustainable Recreation Movement
Recently, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell visited the agency’s Southwestern Regional Office in Albuquerque, NM, to review the status of a number of different programs. However, on this visit, the setting was very different than the normal business setting of a boring conference room.
USDA Blog » Unique Mural Captures Essence of the Sustainable Recreation Movement
USDA Blog » Unique Mural Captures Essence of the Sustainable Recreation Movement
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Black-eyed Susan Bloom
From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:
Black-eyed Susans are native sunflowers that can help with erosion control. They also offer protection and food for birds! Blooms typically last from June through September.
Photo: Black-eyed Susan bloom by Katie Steiger-Meister/USFWS.
Black-eyed Susans are native sunflowers that can help with erosion control. They also offer protection and food for birds! Blooms typically last from June through September.
Photo: Black-eyed Susan bloom by Katie Steiger-Meister/USFWS.
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