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Conservation of rivers key to protecting wild salmon

Record-Searchlight - John Spencer is a longtime north state resident and angler. He can be reached at john.spencer2010@hotmail.com. It's now late October and the salmon are on the spawning runs in the top four rivers of the area: Sacramento, Feather, Trinity and Klamath. ... Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/saving-wildlife-wild-salmon-rare-wolves-hellbender-salamanders/ Offshore Wind Energy Development - A Good Investment? Hold on to your hats, because offshore wind energy development could actually make it! Today's guest article describes it best... 'This week the push to provide the offshore wind industry with badly needed financial support took an important step forward. A bipartisan bill was introduced in the House of Representatives... to provide an investment tax credit for offshore wind projects.' Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/offshore-wind-energy-development/ More news about saving wildlife...

Jeanie, Whistler's most famous bear, shot dead by conservation officer

National Post (blog) - By Sean Sullivan VANCOUVER—The most famous bear in Whistler, BC, is dead after being shot by a conservation officer. Jeanie the black bear, known for a triangle-shaped patch of white fur on her chest, a camera-friendly personality and an astonishing ... Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/saving-wildlife-black-bear-ferrets-polar-bears-horned-toads/ More good news about saving wildlife...

Niagara County Man Finds Alligator in Creek

WGRZ-TV - WILSON, NY-- The Department of Environmental Conservation confirms an alligator was found in a creek in Niagara County, and an investigation is underway. Ken Champion called the DEC when he  spotted an alligator in a creek near his home... Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/saving-wildlife-pet-alligator-rescued/ More good news about saving wildlife...

Sargent: Bring back the bobwhite quail

Florida Today - Scenes like this may become more common in Florida if a new program by the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative is successful in rebuilding populations of bobwhite quail. / Shane Wellendorf/For FLORIDA TODAY In this photo provided by the ... Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/saving-wildlife-bobwhite-quail-2/ More good news about saving wildlife...

Saving Kenya's lions

Al Jazeera - Many are poisoned by cattle herders, trying to protect their livestock. But now, a conservation programme, working with the herders, is having major success. As part of Al Jazeera's Earthrise series, Nick Clark reports from eastern Kenya... Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/saving-wildlife-kenya-lions/ Environmental Science Education - It's Official! Finally... environmental science education is now officially a part of the federal K-12 education policy! In July 2011, two senators and a congressman representing both parties introduced the No Child Left Inside (NCLI) bill. It will 'assist states in the development an implementation of environmental literacy plans for K-12 students'. Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/environmental-science-education/ More news about saving wildlife...

Police, conservation officer in New Hampshire remove arrow from porcupine's back

Star Tribune | Nation (AP Article) - DANVILLE, NH — A porcupine is getting around a bit easier after a New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officer and local police chief helped pull an arrow out of its back. Danville Police Chief Wade Parsons tells the Eagle-Tribune ... Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/saving-wildlife-arrow-removed-from-porcupine/ Oil Tank Removal By A Licensed Tank Removal Service Oil tank removal is best left to the experts! Make arrangements with a licensed tank removal service to be certain that all safety and environmental considerations are met. This holds true for government and businesses, but especially for residential oil tank removal. Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/oil-tank-removal-tips/ More good news about saving wildlife...

Southern Company Supports Operation Migration to Conserve Endangered Whooping

PR Newswire (press release) - ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of 10 young whooping cranes has taken to the air on an annual migration to help conserve the species, and Southern Company is standing behind them. As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, ... Readmore »]]> http://environmentalfamilies.com/saving-wildlife-whooping-cranes/