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Perspective: More Attention Needed on Freshwater Biodiversity

Circle of Blue

Yet conservation funding centers on lands and oceans. Despite this unprecedented and ongoing decline, research and conservation related to freshwater ecosystems receive far less attention than those of terrestrial and marine realms. Freshwater species are dying off and decreasing in abundance. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue.

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64 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

-- PA Environmental Council Recognizes DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn With Lifetime Achievement Award [PaEN] -- PA Wilds Launches Initiative To Attract Remote Workers To Region For A Lifestyle Experience [PaEN] -- 3-Part Webinar Series Highlights Importance Of PA's Outdoor Recreation Industry, Starting April 19 [PaEN] -- PA County Conservation Districts (..)

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Pike County Conservation District: Floodplain Mapping

PA Environment Daily

By Ellen Enslin, Program Manager, Pike Conservation District It’s hurricane season, which unfortunately means there is a chance for heavy rains to cause flooding in Northeast Pennsylvania. Reprinted from the Pike Conservation District website.) In some areas we have already seen these impacts. Click Here for a list of upcoming events.

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Allegheny College To Host Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development At Universities June 16-17

PA Environment Daily

Allegheny College in Crawford County will host the Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2022), June 16–17, 2022. This year's symposium focuses on "Educating the Sustainability Leaders of the Future" and will contribute to development of this fast-growing field.

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Allegheny County Conservation District, Partners Host 5-Part Building Vibrant Communities Workshops Starting Sept. 24

PA Environment Daily

The Allegheny County Conservation District , Tree Pittsburgh , Sustainable Pittsburgh , Green Building Alliance and Allegheny Land Trust are hosting five workshops for municipalities and citizens to promote sustainability , secure funding for climate-resilient, vibrant communities and enhance resident health.

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Sustainable Development through Model Forests on the Island of Enchantment

Vermont Law

By focusing on sustainable development, model forests attempt to mediate the coexistence of humans and nature. Private interests argued that sustainability should focus on the economic benefits the project would bring to the Island, while minimizing the. Sustainable Development through Model Forests on the Island of Enchantment.

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Going to the beach? Here are some research topics on the world’s oceans

Frontiers

million collective views, scientists explored topics and advanced fields, including work towards sustainable oceans – one of the sustainable development goals, strategies for the conservation of marine megafauna , research on how the oceans may provide food for humans, and insights into how oceans change.

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