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Archive for August, 2010

Francis Beidler Forest–Ramsar Wetland of International Importance!

By admin On August 30, 2010 Comments Off


South Carolina’s Beidler Forest was added to the Ramsar list of Wetlands of International Importance in 2008.


Removing the old, restoring the ancient

By admin On August 29, 2010 Comments Off

Removing the old, restoring the ancient
Training burn clears way for habitat in Hallie marsh area

Read more on The Chippewa Herald


Airport section of Tasso Road turned over to Bradley County

By admin On August 28, 2010 Comments Off

Airport section of Tasso Road turned over to Bradley County
A new section of Tasso Road, built to avoid the new city airport, is now open.

Read more on Chattanooga Times Free Press


MHS Environmental Science: Constructed Wetland Presentation

By admin On August 27, 2010 Comments Off


MHS Environmental Science: Constructed Wetland Presentation- Des Plaines River


Wetland at Valley Forge High School

By admin On August 23, 2010 Comments Off


In 2007, students, educators, and alumni at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights turned the school’s courtyard into a constructed wetland. WPVX aired this report.


TREX 550E HD Video with Azmy3D Comentatory @Wetland Putrajaya 24.7.2010

By admin On August 22, 2010 Comments Off


T-rex 550E Flybarless 3G Stock Kit. Radio Futaba 8FG with R6008 High Speed Receiver. Shot by JVC HM1 HD Camera. Video Converted to MPEG2. Resolution 1280×720. Ratio 16/9. 24Frame per second. Video bitrate 9000KBps. Audio bitrate 224Kbps.


StormwaterPA: Constructed Wetland

By admin On August 21, 2010 Comments Off


Shallow marsh systems planted with emergent vegetation that are designed to treat stormwater runoff. They are one of the best BMPs for pollutant removal. They mitigate peak rates and even reduce runoff volume to a certain degree. They also provide considerable aesthetic and wildlife benefits.


Science center rises from the wetlands

By admin On August 20, 2010 Comments Off

Science center rises from the wetlands
By early winter, bit by bit, planners will begin to schedule community events at the new Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center in northwest Rochester.

Read more on Post-Bulletin


EAT MANHATTAN

By admin On August 19, 2010 Comments Off

EAT MANHATTAN
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival in New York, artist and designer Fritz Haeg will present his “Lenape Edible Estate: Manhattan,” a garden installation featuring native edibles and horticulture.

Read more on Gay City News


Wetland Spring – River of Rushes part 4

By admin On August 16, 2010 Comments Off


This segment describes Montezuma Wetlands in early spring when migrating waterfowl move in to rest and refuel for the long flight north. Among the birds shown are Green and Blue-winged Teals, Northern Shovelers, Ring-necked Ducks, Canvasbacks, and Redheads. Excerpted from the public television documentary ‘River of Rushes: Upstate New York’s Montezuma Wetlands’ produced and narrated by Michael S. Ameigh.