Integrated Pest Management Publications for Educators Now Available Online 09/13/2005
A variety of free integrated pest management publications are now availalbe online from the Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program website. "Join Our Pest Patrol: A Backyard Activity Book for Kids," teaches students about weed and insect pests and includes a discussion about pesticide risks and reduction. The book has an accompanying teacher's guide and is available in Spanish as well as English. Also available is the "Pennsylvania School IPM Manual", which discusses pests in school environments, "Greenhouse IPM with an Emphasis on Biocontrol," and guides for gardeners. The publications are available at http://paipm.cas.psu.edu.
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Montana: Solar Panels on Courthouse Annex Help Educate About Renewable Energy 09/13/2005
The courthouse annex in Great Falls has a new solar electric system that is generating green power as well as educating people about renewable energy. Great Falls is one of 10 communities that received such systems for free as part of NorthWestern Energy's Sun4Communities project. Local government officials and NorthWestern will hold open houses so the public can look at the new solar panels.
The solar panels are part of Cascade County's efforts to promote renewable energy. Last year, commissioners approved a large-scale wind farm northwest of the Great Falls International Airport.
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Utah: Tribal Endangered Species Conference Unites Conservation Efforts on Tribal Lands 09/06/2005
As the owners and managers of 95 million acres across the United States, Americans Indians can play a unique and pivotal role in the effort to preserve America's endangered and threatened species. The Tribal Endangered Species Conference, held this week at the University of Utah and sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, was convened to unite conservation efforts on the nation's tribal lands. "There are so many tribes across the country doing good work, but we needed a way to facilitate this work so everybody can learn from each other," says Steve Torbit, director of the National Wildlife Federation's Tribal Lands Program. Tribal biologists and conservationists at the conference pointed out the vital roles American Indians already have played in reviving the nation's most endangered species. For example, the Nez Perce tribe has been an important cog in the reintroduction of the wolf to central Idaho.
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New Mexico: National Association for Environmental Education Conference to Focus on Sustainability 08/26/2005
The 34th annual National Association for Environmental Education conference will be held October 25-29 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This year's conference will focus on issues of sustainability of our society and its natural resource-based economy, and the role environmental educators can play to help right the course. Conference discussions will include environmental, social, and economic issues and the how educators can help create a more knowledgeable global citizenry.
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National Pollution Prevention Week September 19-25 08/24/2005
National Pollution Prevention Week is September 19-25. During this annual event, businesses, environmental groups and citizens come together to creates awareness of pollution prevention. Pollution prevention helps businesses become more competitive, governments become more cost-efficient, and our environment become healthier. National Pollution Prevention Roundtable members can now order this year's Pollution Prevention Week poster at the price of $4 each or in bulk for $3 each. You can order the poster online, by emailing stacy@p2.org, by fax at 202-299-9704 or by phoning 202-299-9701 ex. 11.
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EPA Unites Generations for Better Environmental Health 08/23/2005
Generations United was awarded the Environmental Protection Agency's Intergenerational Environmental Health Education and Outreach Project, a $100,000 grant program that promotes cooperation across generations to improve environmental health in urban and rural communities. Generations United works to improve the lives of children, youth and older persons through intergenerational collaboration. The funding will enable Generations United to provide small grants to address intergenerational environmental health; provide information and technical assistance to grant recipients and the public; and to help identify intergenerational environmental project models and practices for wider use.
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Virgil Masayesva Native American Environmental Education Scholarship Fund Established 08/04/2005
A scholarship fund has been created at Northern Arizona University in memory of Virgil Masayesva and his work to promote Native American environmental education and protection issues. The fund will support qualified Native American students who are pursuing environmental careers and others who are working toward careers related to environmental protection of Indian Country. Masayesva was co-founder and director of the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) at Northern Arizona University.
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Montana: Conference Focuses On Children's Environmental Health 07/05/2005
The Montana Children's Environmental Health Network is hosting the 2005 Regional Children's Environmental Health Summit, "Healthy Children: A Call to Action" in Helena August 3-4, 2005. The conference will help Montana's health, environmental, and education professionals to identify, prevent, and reduce environmental health threats to children.
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NEW TOOL: University of Oregon Launches Online Resource For Green Chemistry 07/05/2005
University of Oregon green chemistry experts have launched online teaching materials they expect will help with the adoption of green chemistry worldwide. Greener Education Materials (GEMs) is a database that collects and organizes into a single repository, resources supporting the teaching of green principles and strategies across chemical disciplines.
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National Middle School Science Bowl Announces Winners 06/27/2005
Smith Middle School from Chapel Hill, N.C., captured first place in the model hydrogen fuel cell competition during the National Middle School Science Bowl in Golden, Colorado. The contest is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors, administered by DOE's Office of Science and hosted by DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory at the Colorado School of Mines. St. Andrew's Episcopal School, from Amarillo, Texas, and Robert Frost Middle School from Rockville, Md., came in second and third respectively.
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Montana: University Sustainable Campus Committee presents Award 06/23/2005
The 2005 Greening University of Montana Award has been presented to Paul Williamson, the architect of the Montana Futures Project. The project is to make the University the first hydrogen-powered campus in the world. UofM has already obtained a $750,000 grant to begin planning the proposed hydrogen park.
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Utah: EPA Recognizes University for Reducing Use of Fossil Fuels 06/20/2005
The EPA and Sterling Planet recently recognized the University of Utah for its effort to minimize use of fossil fuels. The EPA made the University a Green Power Partner, while Sterling Planet presented the school with a Certificate of Environmental Stewardship. The recognition comes as a result of the Universitys attempts to purchase wind power to reduce fossil fuels.
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Colorado: University Students Unveil Solar Home Design 06/15/2005
Students of the University of Colorado Solar Decathlon Team will unveil and start construction of their solar home as part of the second international Solar Decathlon competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Solar Decathlon, first held in 2002, is a triennial student competition to design and build the best zero-energy solar home. The event comprises of 10 contests ranging from the home's overall design, livability and aesthetic appeal to the quality of its lighting, hot water and refrigeration, and its ability to power an electric car. The event will be held October 7-16, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
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Grant to Address Climate Change 06/13/2005
A $17.9 million Department of Energy grant was awarded to the Big Sky Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership headed by Montana State University. The Big Sky partnership is composed of public and private sector research institutions, businesses, tribal nations, international cooperators and state agencies. The partnership is part of a national carbon sequestration network to further develop ways of capturing and storing greenhouse gases. Research will center on storage in underground geological formations, cropland and forestland. It will also look at next-generation energy power plants.
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Utah: Call for Proposals for Annual Conference 06/08/2005
Utah's Annual Environmental Education Conference will be held September 23-24, 2005 in Springdale, Utah. The Utah Society for Environmental Education (USEE) is looking for presentation proposals for the 16th Annual Conference. The conference caters to formal and non-formal
educators, students and interested community members.
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World Wilderness Conference Highlights Native Lands Issues 06/07/2005
The 8th World Wilderness Congress (WWC) will be held September 30 - October 6, 2005 at the Egan Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The conference will bring together indigenous groups from the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Africa with the goal of forming an international Native Lands and Wilderness Council. Participating groups will present case studies of indigenous conservation initiatives, and groups that have developed or are developing conservation projects on their traditional wild areas will share their experiences. The Conference is sponsored by the WILD Foundation.
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Colorado: Students Purchasing More Wind Energy 06/06/2005
Students at the University of Colorado-Boulder are purchasing more wind energy power for their campus. They have now purchased enough wind-generated electricity to offset 100% of the electricity needs of the three student-run campus buildings. Students have been participating for the last five years in using wind power.
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Wyoming: EPA Grant to Help Remove Chemicals From Classroom Laboratories 06/06/2005
The EPA, with the Wyoming Department of Education (WDOE), is helping schools across Wyoming to remove hazardous chemicals from classroom laboratories with the use of a $52,000 grant. The initiative is part of EPA’s Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign. The WDOE's program also requires school districts to match funding and implement best practices to reduce chemical inventories and limit the accumulation of dangerous chemicals in schools in the future.
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Colorado: Engineers Without Borders Team Wins International Award 06/03/2005
Students at the University of Colorado-Boulder have been awarded the international Mondialogo Engineering Award along with about $18,000 to support their long-term sustainable engineering project in Muramba, Rwanda. The students, along with students from University of Wisconsin-Madison, belong to Engineers Without Borders and have participated in projects to help the village of Muramba, Rwanda. The projects in Muramba has improved the 75-year-old gravity-fed water system and its leaky taps, built two new rainwater catchment systems, and installed solar-powered lighting in a clinic and school along with other projects and plans for future projects.
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$7.5 Million Available in Clean School Bus Grants (EPA) 06/01/2005
The EPA has announced an availability of funds and is soliciting applications from school districts, including federally recognized Indian tribes which operate schools, for retrofit and/or replacement projects that reduce pollution from school buses. This is through the use of EPA verified or certified and/or California Air Resources Board verified pollution reduction technologies. The closing date for receipt of Applications is July 22, 2005.
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Colorado: Student Team Receive P3 Award 05/23/2005
A student team from the University of Colorado at Denver was one of seven student teams to receive the first ever People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) awards. This is the first time these awards have been given but will continue on an annual basis for sustainable solutions to environmental issues. The University of Colorado's students project was titled Sustainable Energy Systems Design for a Tribal Village in India.
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Montana: University Students Explore Renewable Energy 05/20/2005
Montana State University students are researching how renewable energy might lower power bills on the Hi-Line. The students are engineering students who, as part of their senior capstone project, are trying to find ways to use geothermal, micro hydro, wind and solar sources from different engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering in order to reduce energy costs at a resort in the area. The resort is home to two hot springs mineral pools.
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Colorado: American West Program's 2005 Summer Lecture Series Continues 05/19/2005
Scholars and public experts will come to Colorado State University this summer to discuss "Growth and Development in the American West" as part of the American West Program's 2005 summer lecture series. Sessions will focus on numerous issues including ecological impacts of the United States westward expansion in the 19th and early 20th century.
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Colorado: Student Engineers Provide Sustainable Water Solutions 05/17/2005
Colorado State University Engineering students will travel to El Salvador in August to implement a sustainable water supply project. The students belong to a chapter of Engineers Without Borders. The team consists of nine students from the engineering and natural resources colleges as well as civil engineering assistant professor Brian Bledsoe and research scientist Lloyd Walker as professional mentors. Some work being considered would include drilling further in an existing well, trucking water from nearby water supplies, or building a piping system to provide water. The students goal is to train the community in all phases of their sustainable project to ensure ownership and long-term effectiveness of their project.
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Colorado: Students Recognized in Energy Education Event 05/17/2005
Forty-six teams from 17 Colorado schools participated in the Junior Solar Sprint and Hydrogen Fuel Cell car competitions hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Teams used either a solar cell and motor or a fuel cell and motor to design and build solar or hydrogen powered vehicles. A total of ten trophies and awards were awarded to students participating in three major categories.
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Colorado: Student Wins Scholarship For Achitecture and Environment 05/11/2005
A University of Colorado student has recently been named a 2005 Morris K. Udall Scholar for her academic excellence and commitment to the environment. Crystal Olin is interested in sustainable architecture and sustainable urban design. She will receive the $5000 scholarship and then travel to Tucson, Arizona to meet with other Udall Scholars, policy makers, and leaders in environmental fields.
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National Pollution Prevention Week 05/09/2005
National Pollution Prevention Week, is traditionally celebrated the third full week of September, from Monday to the following Sunday is a time when businesses, environmental groups and citizens can join forces for a common cause. This year, the dates will be September 19-25, 2005. The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable, offers tips and activities to celebrate and promote National Pollution Prevention Week.
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Nominate Worthy Candidates for the Most Valuable P2 (MVP2) Award 05/05/2005
The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable is now taking nominations for the Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) Awards. The awards are designed to recognize outstanding and innovative P2 projects and programs. The application deadline is May 20, 2005 and winners will be announced in July 2005.
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Colorado: University Opens Field Laboratory for Sustainable Building Practices 05/02/2005
University of Colorado's College of Engineering and Applied Science has opened the new Field Laboratory for Applied Sustainable Technologies. This laboratory will give students the opportunity to practice sustainable building techniques in an outdoor setting. The goal of the lab is to be self-sufficient, generating its own power, and collecting and processing enough rainwater to complete all on-site projects.
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Colorado: Environmental Steward Receives Award 04/26/2005
Susan Alden Weingardt received the 2005 College of Natural Resources Honor Alumna Award from Colorado State University. She is a long time environmental steward that has played a major role in Forest Service programs and initiatives since 1994. Weingardt has shown strong leadership and organizational skills and a commitment to environmental education and stewardship to include youth education and coordinating the 2002 Olympic Environmental Champions program.
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EPA Recognizes Regional Health Unit 04/22/2005
EPA Acting Administrator Stephen Johnson recognized the Rocky Mountain Region Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (RMR PEHSU) for it's role in protecting children from environmental risks. RMR PEHSU helps health professionals identify, prevent and reduce environmental health threats to children by providing education, outreach and training materials to children's health events.
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Utah: Students Winner of 2004 President's Environmental Youth Award 04/22/2005
Students at South Cache 8-9 Grade Center in Hyrum, Utah were the winners from Region 8 for the 2004 President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA). President Bush and Steve Johnson, EPA Acting Administrator, welcomed students from across the nation to the White House to honor their achievements in environmental protection. The students examined the impacts of urban sprawl and found ways to improve the environment for their community as well as for wildlife.
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Colorado: University's Conservation Efforts Expand 04/21/2005
Colorado State University continues its Earth Day celebration by expanding energy conservation projects that reduces energy and water use and by reducing pollution. The efforts are saving the University around $500,000 a year. The campaign is called "Green is Gold", and it includes water conservation and new lighting at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Colorado State encourages Energy and water conservation and wants it to become a habit for all students, faculty and staff. With Earth Day approaching, Colorado State encourages everyone to participate in energy conservation.
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North Dakota: Department of Health Schedules Earth Day Celebration 04/21/2005
On Friday, April 22, 2005, there will be an Earth Day celebration for area high school students that will be hosted by the Department of Health. The Earth Day celebration will be held in Bismarck at the department’s Environmental Training Center. There will be presentations, exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, meetings with environmental professionals and tours of the department’s newly remodeled chemistry laboratory.
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Colorado: University Celebrates Earth Day With Earth Fest 04/15/2005
Colorado State University's Environmental Learning Center is celebrating Earth Day with Earth Fest April 15-24, 2005. Earth Fest 2005: Lessons From Nature, include events that help people learn about how nature has taught and influenced humanity throughout history and also educate the public about conservation and environmental protection. There are activities for all ages.
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Colorado, Montana: EPA Recognizes Groups for Excellence and Recognition Awards. 04/14/2005
The EPA has awarded Rocky Mountain Region PEHSU of Denver the Excellence Award for invaluable leadership in the protection of children from environmental health risks. Rocky Mountain Region PEHSU was among 15 winners of the Excellence award. Receiving the Recognition Award were the Montana Pollution Prevention Program of Bozeman for the Lewis and Clark Pollution Prevention Collector Cards, Montana State University Extension, Native AIR (Asthma, Intervention, Reduction), and Montana State University Extension Services, Kids Care About Clean Indoor Air, both from Bozeman.
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Assessing Healthy School Environments 04/07/2005
The EPA is developing a new, customizable tool to help school districts conduct self-assessments of their school facilities for potential environmental health and safety hazards. The tool is designed to provide one-stop access to the many programs and resources available to help prevent and resolve environmental issues in schools. It is also designed to be easily customized to reflect state and local requirements and policies. The tool is available for testing and the EPA is welcoming comments until May 5, 2005.
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CARE Announces Funding Availability 04/06/2005
Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) is a new EPA initiative to establish multi-media community projects to reduce exposure to toxic pollution. Proposals will be accepted from
local and tribal governments, universities, and non-profit
organizations. CARE will help communities create collaborative stakeholder groups to select and implement local voluntary actions. It also offers technical assistance for risk assessment, funding, and access to a wide range of voluntary programs. The closing date for applications is May 20, 2005. More information about CARE is available at: www.epa.gov/care/.
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Colorado: Students Help Design Environmentally Friendly Village 04/05/2005
Students at Colorado State University are submitting ideas for a new environmentally friendly Academic Village. The students will submit designs that incorporate resource awareness, sustainability and decreased resource consumption that will be a model for future campus construction. Students have also presented ideas for other construction projects including three green classrooms that are currently seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
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Colorado: Students Win National Urban Design Competition 04/05/2005
A five-student team from the University of Colorado has won $50,000 in a national urban design competition held in Salt Lake City. The competition is sponsored by the Urban Lands Institute, a nonprofit education and research institute with a mission of providing responsible leadership in the use of land to enhance the total environment. The competition is an ideas competition using a real site, and is part of the Institute’s ongoing effort to raise interest among young people in creating better communities and improving development patterns.
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AISES Calls for Award Nominations 03/31/2005
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) has announced its Professional Awards Program for 2005. The program recognizes outstanding American Indian and Alaskan Native professionals in science, engineering and technological disciplines and assists with the advancement of American Indian and Alaskan Native professionals, role models and future leaders. Four awards will be given: Professional of the Year, Executive Excellence, Technical Excellence, and Most Promising Engineer or Scientist. Awards will be presented at the 2005 AISES National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nominations are due June 3, 2005.
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Montana: Extension Forest Service Offering Mini-College 03/31/2005
The Montana State University Extension Forest Service is offering a one day workshop dealing with forestry health. The event is being held in Missoula on April 23, 2005. Some of the one hour topics will include wildfire hazard reduction strategies, tips for enhancing wildlife populations and other topics.
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Colorado: University Honors Energy Conservation Champions 03/30/2005
The students, faculty and staff of five buildings at the University of Colorado have found ways to cut their building energy use, saving the University $72,000 in energy costs. The buildings included: Fiske Planetarium, Ketchum Arts and Sciences, Muenzinger Psychology, Regent Administrative Center and the University Memorial Center. The winners will be awarded the 2004 Buff Energy Star Award and will be recognized during award ceremonies at each building during Energy Conservation Week, April 4-8.
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Montana: DNRC and USDA Forest Service Create Fuels For Schools Program 03/25/2005
Montana DNRC and the USDA Forest Service have come together to create Fuels For Schools, a program that provides Montana schools with financial and technical assistance for converting existing school heating systems to biomass-fueled heating systems. Several schools have already made the conversion. For additional information contact Roy Anderson MSU Extension Service Forest Products Specialist.
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Colorado: University Offers Green Building Certificate Program 03/21/2005
Colorado State University is now offering, through their Construction Management Department, a program to earn a Green Building Certificate. This 12 week program will start this spring with classes held during the evening. It will provide instruction on sustainable building tools and strategy. The program is designed for people who work in the construction and design industries.
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Colorado: University Awarded Environmental Business Award 03/17/2005
Colorado State University has received the Environmental Business Award for its efforts to enhance the natural environment of Fort Collins. The award is presented annually by the Fort Collins chamber of commerce to a business that makes contributions to maintain the natural environment in the community.
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EPA and DOE Recognizes Two Businesses in Region 8 03/14/2005
Ence Homes of St. George, UT, and the Colorado Springs School District 11 in Colorado Springs, CO, along with 48 other businesses won EPA and DOE recognition for outstanding contributions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Ence Homes was recognized in the Sustained Excellence category while Colorado Springs School District 11 was recognized in the Excellence in Energy Management category.
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Utah: Campus Becomes More Environmentally Friendly 03/10/2005
The University of Utah has found ways to become more environmentally friendly. One way is the cessation of using coal to provide emergency electricity to many of it's buildings. They will now use natural gas that is shipped to its Main Campus High Temperature Water (HTW) Plant. Other ways include an upcoming agreement that will help reduce the amount of fossil fuel utility companies use to generate electricity for the campus. The university is also in the final stages of negotiating for wind generated electricity, in addition to the hydro-power already being purchased.
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Utah: University to Host 2005 Sustainable Landscapes Conference 03/07/2005
Utah State University will host the 2005 Sustainable Landscapes Conference April 5, 2005. The theme of the coference is Landscape Cycles: Connecting People to Place Through Agriculture. The conference is sponsored by Sustainable Landscapes at Utah State, a student-led organization that seeks to provide a forum for discussion of sustainable issues.
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12th National Tribal Environmental Council Conference 03/03/2005
The National Tribal Environmental Council and the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin have announced the 12th National Tribal Environmental Council Conference, "So be it in our minds: Gathering Strength for Environmental Protection." The conference will be held May 1-5 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It will highlight contaminated sites, air, water and other important environmental issues currently of concern in American Indian & Alaska Native Communities. Early registration ends March 31, 2005.
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7th National Tribal Conference on Environmental Management 03/01/2005
Conference organizers have issued an invitation and launched a new web site for this event that will take place June 7-10, 2005 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse, Michigan. The resort is owned by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians who were chosen as hosts for the conference through a national competition. The theme of the conference is "Sacred Ground: Sustainability for Indian Country and Mother Earth". The new web site features on-line registration and other conference information and is being updated frequently.
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Colorado: Holiday Inn Gives Annual Donation to Environmental Learning Center 02/25/2005
The University Park Holiday Inn donated $20,000 to Colorado State University's Environmental Learning Center. The annual donation is part of a $150,000 pledge to the College of Natural Resources and its Environmental Learning Center. The donation goes toward enhancing the Environmental Learning Center's public education and outreach programs through improvements to the aesthetics, functionality and comfort of the ELC/Colorado Welcome Center building.
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Early Registration Deadline Nears for 2005 Environmental Summit 02/22/2005
(NPPR) April 10-14, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois is the time and place for the 2nd annual Environmental Summit. Merging the annual meetings of the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable, the Compliance Assistance community and the Performance Track Participants Association, the Summit gives an opportunity to renew and create relationships with more than 600 environmental leaders and innovators from all over the country. Representative from every level of government, business & industry and the non-governmental community are expected to attend. Early registration deadline is March 1st and you can register online at the conference site.
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Ford and National Geographic Offer Green School Contest 02/22/2005
Ford Motor Co. is joining forces with National Geographic to challenge American grade schoolers to get "green." Ford's Radical Renovation: School Edition Initiative, is a fresh approach to the ultra-popular home makeover trend, which asks students how they would make their school more environmentally friendly. The class that comes up with the best plan will win $100,000 for an environmental renovation.
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Colorado, Utah: Schools to Participate in Recycling Contest 01/31/2005
Several schools in region 8 are set to compete to see which campus is the top recycler. The University of Colorado, Colorado State University, Brigham Young University and Utah State University, will compete against nearly 50 other schools. The contest is called RecycleMania, and it begins January 30 and runs through April 10. The contest is sponsored by the EPA.
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Montana: DEQ Launches New School Labs Web Site 01/21/2005
Montana Department of Environmental Quality has developed a website to address the problem of chemical storage in school laboratories. They have an online survey for middle and high schools to collect information on the types of chemicals present in school science labs. The survey will help schools and school districts assess safety risks associated with hazardous, outdated, and unused lab chemicals. The website also provides resources and helpful information on proper management and disposal of chemicals.
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EPA Launches New Spanish Web Site 01/19/2005
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new consolidated Spanish Web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information both in Spanish and English. The site was developed through a series of focus groups to respond to the environmental needs and interests of Hispanics. The web site can be viewed at: www.epa.gov/espanol/
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Colorado: On-Campus Students Have Option To Purchase Wind Power 01/14/2005
Colorado State University students now have the option to purchase wind power for their residence hall room or university apartment. Students who choose wind power pay the average difference between traditional coal-generated electricity and wind-generated electricity. Wind power costs 1.06 cents more per kilowatt hour than traditional forms of electricity.
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Montana: Schools Heat With Biomass Energy 12/29/2004
Thompson Falls Public Schools will be replacing their costly diesel boiler with a biomass boiler using a $200,000 federal grant from the forest service's Fuel For Schools Program. The bulk of the fuel for the new boiler will come from wood chips supplied by a local lumber company. The school district will also use logging slash to supplement the Thompson River Lumber material. Thompson Falls will be the third school district in Western Montana to use biomass fuels for heating.
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Colorado: NREL and Mines Sign Cooperative Agreement 12/21/2004
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Colorado School of Mines took the first steps toward establishing a joint research institute. A Memorandum of Understanding, paves the way for a number of planned collaborative efforts in several key areas.
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Colorado: Creative Technology Combines Personal Digital Assistants and Natural Resource Field Work 12/14/2004
At Colorado State University, PDA's are being incorporated with student's field work at Pingree Park. Electronic flashcards have been developed to help students study plants, animals, fish and other ecosystem information. Students majoring in fishery biology, forestry, natural resources management, rangeland ecology and wildlife biology are required to take a four-week summer field program at Pingree Park. These PDA's and electronic flashcards replace bulky field guides for students use in studying material.
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Colorado: Health Workers Honored For Removal Of Dangerous Chemicals 12/09/2004
Three employees of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division, and a Denver attorney have been honored by the EPA for their work in removing hazardous chemicals from Colorado schools and in training first responders to deal with such problems. It has been a cooperative effort between the school districts, fire departements, local health departments and other agencies. Niswonger, one of the awardees, said that dangerous chemicals have been found across Colorado in locations ranging from elementary schools to colleges.
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Addressing Tribal Traditional Lifeways in EPA 12/08/2004
(U.S. EPA) A workshop on this topic will be held in Reno, Nevada, January 25-27th. Objectives of the workshop are to: examine the risk assessment process to identify where Tribal Traditional Lifeways can be incorporated; identify data, products and tools that can modify or enhance EPA's risk assessment policies or procedures; and
develop principles that account for Tribal Traditional Lifeways in risk assessment. Deadline for registration is January 7, 2005.
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South Dakota: School Wins EPA Excellence Award 12/02/2004
The Rapid City Area School District No. 51-4, Rapid City, South Dakota
has been awarded the 2004 Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Excellence Award along with 11 other schools from across the nation. The EPA recognizes their efforts to protect indoor air quality for kids at school. These award winners have implemented effective programs in their schools ranging from designing a new school building free of toxins and other hazards to developing district-wide policies for continuous training and maintenance.
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Utah: Utah State Wastewater Treatment Training Center Receives Award 11/19/2004
Utah State University’s Utah On-Site Wastewater Treatment Training Progam recently received the Lynn Thatcher Award. The award was given by the Utah Environmental Health Association and was established to honor an entity outside the UEHA that has made a significant contribution to the field of environmental health.
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Montana: University Erects Wind Turbine 11/18/2004
The University of Montana College of Technology recently installed a wind turbine near the mouth of Hellgate Canyon, Missoula, as part of the University of Montana’s renewable energy technology program. The turbine is a gift from Montana Tech and is designed to be lowered and raised easily for inspections and educational presentations. Electricity generated from the turbine will be stored in a mobile laboratory and will power the lab while some wind power will be used to generate hydrogen for their energy technology program.
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Colorado: EPA Recognizes Two Colorado Springs Schools 11/17/2004
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 has recognized the Colorado Springs School District 11 and Academy School District 20, both in Colorado Springs, as two of 18 organizations nationwide named as ENERGY STAR Leaders for demonstrating superior energy management and environmental leadership.
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Colorado: Teacher Recognized for Renewable Energy Efforts 11/17/2004
Jane Douglass, a Basalt Middle School teacher, earned the first Renewable Energy Teacher Award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Office of Education Programs. She earned the award by helping her students install a one-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system to provide solar electricity for the school. She secured more than $13,000 in local grant money to help purchase the PV system and data monitoring system for the school and worked with Solar Energy International (SEI) to design the system.
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Colorado: Colorado State Recycles 1.8 Million Pounds of Waste Per Year 11/10/2004
Colorado State University recycles 1.8 million pounds of wast per year and will celebrate this accomplishment during America Recycles Day on November 15. Also, the university last year became the first in the country to offer wind power to students living on campus.
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Wyoming, Colorado: EPA Awards Environmental Justice Grants 11/05/2004
The EPA has awarded two states in region 8, Wyoming and Colorado, with grants from the Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants Program. The grants for this fiscal year focused on research projects related to multiple environmental risks. Because such environmental harms and risks have the most impact at the community level, the grants were awarded to community-based organizations. The grants were awarded to the Wind River Alliance of Wyoming and the Highland Economic and Community Health Organization (HECHO)of Colorado.
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Call for Content: 2005 Environmental Summit 11/04/2004
The theme of the 2005 National Environmental Partnership Summit is “Advancing Environmental Stewardship through Collaboration.” The event will be held in Chicago, April 11-14, 2005. NOVEMBER 19 IS THE DEADLINE to submit proposals for papers, panel sessions, dialogues or work sessions.
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Utah: Professor Sequences Environmentally Friendly Bacterium 11/04/2004
Utah State University Chemistry Professor Scott Ensign has received funding from the Department of Energy to complete the genetic blueprint of an environmentally important bacterium that can degrade toxic compounds produced through industrial processes and convert them into pharmaceutical products or renewable energy sources. It is also capable of converting carbon dioxide and turning it into sugars that can be used to make biodegradable plastics or other environmentally friendly substances.
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P3 Award Winners Announced 10/22/2004
EPA announced the winners of its second annual P3 Awards: $660,000 will go to 66 student teams to research and develop sustainable designs through the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3)
competition. More than $100,000 was given to 7 programs in Utah and Colorado schools. Project focus areas include: green buildings and sustainable construction materials, biodiesel production and use, drinking water quality and supply, alternative energy sources and fuel cells, urban redevelopment and green chemistry. Complete list of awardees. The agency also announced next year's competition. Applications are due by January 27, 2005.
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Utah: Bioneers Conference Recognizes Biological Pioneers 10/22/2004
Conference coordinators have recognized businesses and individuals as "Bio-neers," biological pioneers who have worked to improve the quality of human life while protecting the environment. Utah State supports the conference in an effort to foster discussion among scolars and members of the community about issues involving local air, water, land and economic resources.
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Colorado: October is Energy Awareness Month for CSU 09/29/2004
The administration has declared that October is Energy Awareness Month for Colorado State University. The campaign offers energy saving tips to students, faculty, and staff.
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Colorado: Grant Monies Fund Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Schools 09/27/2004
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the StEPP Foundation awarded grants to four elementary schools to upgrade their lighting systems and purchase energy efficient equipment.
Funding for the grants came from the settlements collected for violations of environmental laws.
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Colorado: Environmental Achievement Awards Given 09/24/2004
More than 30 Colorado individuals, businesses and organizations were recognized at an annual awards ceremony for improving environmental performance through a variety of activities. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has given these awards annually since 1997.
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Region 8 States Receive Environmental Education Funding 09/20/2004
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in September awarded nearly $190,000 in grants to help fund 17 environmental education projects in Region 8.
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North Dakota: Emergency Preparedness Guide Distributed 09/10/2004
Developed by the Department of Health "Be Aware and Prepare" contains information about preparedness efforts in North Dakota, as well as where to learn more about terrorism and general emergency preparations. The booklet was distributed as an insert in weekend newspapers across the state and can also be found on the web.
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Utah Launches New Pollution Prevention Program 09/07/2004
The State of Utah and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today signed a unique Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that launched Clean Utah!, a new program that recognizes and rewards business and industry for voluntarily taking steps, beyond those required by rule or statute, to prevent and reduce pollution.
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Mohegan Tribe Wins Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award 09/01/2004
(NPPR) The Mohegan Tribe has been honored with one of the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable’s Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) awards for their Environmental Protection Department’s outstanding pollution prevention program. The program included implementing fuel cell technology, photovoltaics, heat pumps, and recycling food and other materials. In addition, the Mohegan Sun Resort (3rd largest casino in the U. S.) installed infrared sensors in hotel rooms for heating and lighting, and established a rainforest in Costa Rica to sequester carbon produced by the casino. Mohegan Sun is also a leader in green purchasing and requires every employee to take a course on pollution prevention.
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Colorado: NREL Praised for Pollution Prevention 08/27/2004
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden received three 2004 DOE Pollution Prevention Best-In-Class awards for its work through the Sustainable NREL program on new buildings, recycling, and education, outreach and information sharing. The awards recognize accomplishments and innovative activities in pollution prevention and environmental stewardship.
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National P2 Week Posters Now Available 08/13/2004
Orders are being taken for National Pollution Prevention Week 2004 posters. This year's poster was provided by Anne Subercaseaux,
Graphic Designer and Stan Archacki, Source Control Officer at the East
Bay Municipal Waste District (Oakland, California). Limited quantities are available and there is a discount for NPPR members.
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Colorado: Pollution Prevention Champions Sought 08/09/2004
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking nominations for the 2004 P2 Champions Award. Programs or individuals in industry, business, government or schools are eligible. Awards will be made on September 24. Nominations are due September 1. Print and fax the application form.
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