DNR West Central Region - EAU CLAIRE - A segment of the Chippewa River State Trail, about a mile and half in length, has been submerged by the rising river and is now closed to the public, the state Department of Natural …
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DNR West Central Region - EAU CLAIRE - Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC) has applied for a 50 percent matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to assist with the purchase of 30.78 acres of land in the …
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DNR South Central Region - FENNIMORE - Department of Natural Resources conservation warden Martin Stone, Fennimore, received the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Boating Safety Award …
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*EPA Awards Over $38,000 *
*to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center*
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(Dallas, Texas - September 24, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $38,340 to the Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center in Baton Rouge. The funds will be used by LSU to conduct workshops and provide hands-on guidance and information on the implementation of the School Garden Curriculum and school gardens at ten middle and high school campuses in Louisiana. Gardening kits and basic supplies will be provided to implement the gardens at each campus and the project will also pair a local Master Gardener with each school to assist with hands-on gardening.
School gardens are important learning spaces, play-yards for children, a tool to teach consumption of healthy foods and encourage physical activity for students. While playing and learning in these green spaces children will also be using their science and math skills in a hands-on manner.
Additional information on EPA grants: http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm
More about activities in EPA Region 6: http://www.epa.gov/region6
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First Baptist Church of Orlando Improves Energy Efficiency and Fights Climate Change
Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov
(ATLANTA - Sept. 24, 2010) - The First Baptist Church (FBC) of Orlando has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its achievements in the fight against climate change. FBC has shown that with effective energy management practices and innovative efficiency solutions, it is possible to save money and use significantly less energy to power buildings. FBC is one of nine small businesses and congregations to be honored nationally.
“EPA commends the First Baptist Church for its commitment to reducing pollution through environmental stewardship,” said EPA Regional Administrator Gwen Keyes Fleming. “With membership in the ENERGY STAR(R) Congregations Network, the church has shown that smart energy decisions are good for the environment and your pocket.”
Since being founded in 1871, FBC has expanded several times, moved from a central city to a 125-acre site in southwest Orlando, grown to 15,000 members, added several buildings, and incorporated The First Academy, a K-12 fully accredited education facility. Energy had not been a large concern when the building was first built, but a changing world and a growing membership have made energy stewardship an environmental and economic priority. In 2007, energy became an increasing concern for the leadership at FBC as utility costs soared. Since that time there has been a 17 percent increase in utility rates when a utility contract with the local provider expired. The church was faced with utility expenses climbing to nearly $1 million annually. By controlling energy costs, the extra funds could be used for domestic, local, and foreign ministries and missions.
FBC’s energy stewardship program hinges on a strong and unwavering support of the pastoral staff and members and support staff that is willing to accept and help promote change. By joining the ENERGY STAR(R) Congregations Network and partnering with Energy Education, Inc., FBC estimates that they are saving nearly $373,000 annually in energy costs for the operation of their worship space. The savings of more than 4.4 million kilowatt per year represents a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions from the annual electricity use of over 300 homes.
The 2010 Energy Star Small Business and Congregations Award winners used tools and resources provided by EPA’s Energy Star (R) program to develop their plans and measure and track their accomplishments. By strategically managing the energy performance of their facilities, these small businesses and congregations cut utility costs without sacrificing features, convenience, style, or comfort while making significant contributions to a cleaner environment.
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*CORRECTION: Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute designated as Center of Excellence for Watershed Management *
Contact Information: James Pinkney, (404) 562-9183, pinkney.james@epa.gov **
(ATLANTA - Sept. 24, 2010) Today, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute (KWRRI) as a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management. This is the first Center of Excellence to be designated in Kentucky and the seventh in the Southeast.
EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Stanley A. Meiburg, University of Kentucky, Executive Vice President for Research, Jim Tracy, WRRI Director, Lindell Ormsbee and Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection Commissioner, R. Bruce Scott signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help communities identify watershed based problems and develop and implement locally sustainable solutions.
To become a recognized Center of Excellence, the institution must demonstrate technical expertise in identifying and addressing watershed needs; involvement of students, staff and faculty in watershed research; capability to involve the full suite of disciplines needed for all aspects of watershed management; financial ability to become self-sustaining; ability to deliver and account for results; willingness to partner with other institutions; and support from the highest levels of the organization.
Some of the benefits of being a recognized Center of Excellence include receipt of EPA technical assistance where needed (instructors, speakers, etc); promotion of the Center of Excellence to stakeholders; EPA letters of support for grant opportunities; and identification of opportunities for Center of Excellence involvement in local and regional watershed issues.
For decades, EPA and KDEP have protected Kentucky’s lakes, rivers and wetlands by regulating specific points of pollution; the most common of these being sewage treatment plants and factories. Although this approach led to the successful cleanup of many waterways, others still remain polluted from sources not as easily regulated. These more subtle sources include farms, streets, parking lots, lawns, rooftops or any other surfaces that come in contact with rainwater. Today, EPA and KDEP take a broader approach to water protection, looking at both the individual waterway and the watershed in which it is located.
Started in 2007, the EPA Region 4 Centers of Excellence for Watershed Management Program works with colleges and universities from across the Southeast to provide hands-on, practical products and services for communities to identify watershed problems and solve them. Each EPA designated Center actively seeks out watershed-based stakeholder groups and local governments that need cost effective tools for watershed scientific studies, engineering designs and computer mapping, as well as assistance with legal issues, project management, public education and planning.
More information about priority watersheds in the Southeast is available online at: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/watersheds/index.html
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(DALLAS - Sept. 24, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $38,340 to the Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center in Baton Rouge. The funds will be used by LSU to conduct workshops and provide hands-on guidance and information on the implementation of the School Garden Curriculum and school gardens at ten middle and high school campuses in Louisiana. Gardening kits and basic supplies will be provided to implement the gardens at each campus and the project will also pair a local Master Gardener with each school to assist with hands-on gardening.
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Additional information on EPA grants: http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm
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****** ****** ** ************************************* ** ** * * *** United States *** **** ** ****** * Energy Information Administration * ** ** ** ** ************************************* ****** ****** ** ** ************************************* WHOLESALE POWER MARKET DATA RELEASE - September 24, 2010
The Day-Ahead Power Price and Volume Reports for select ICE (IntercontinentalExchange) hubs have been updated through September 17, 2010. For the current reporting period, the changes are as follows:
* During this biweekly reporting period, average wholesale power prices were flat. In line with the seasonal transition from summer to fall, prices were also stable when compared to the previous reporting period.
See the data for the current reporting period at: http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/electricity/wholesale/wholesale.html?src=email
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Orhan Yildiz Phone: 202-586-5410 Email: orhan.yildiz@eia.gov
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Parnese (Pam) Goss Phone: 202-586-2582 Email: parnese.goss@eia.gov
(DALLAS - September 24, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $174,000 to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). The funds will be used by the State of Louisiana to conduct water quality monitoring and fish sampling in order to develop criteria for pollutants such as dissolved oxygen and nutrients in various ecoregions.
Additional information on EPA grants: http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm
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MADISON - Waterfowl hunters heading out for the Sept. 25 opener of the northern duck hunting season are reminded to be alert for strong currents, unusually high waters and floating debris …
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