ENVIRONMENT
Radioactive waste on the N.D. monitor
WILLISTON, N.D. Landfill employees here discovered at least two hot loads this week, illustrating why a group of North Dakota citizens is worried about the proper disposal of radioactive waste that ...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 12:03 AM
Freedom Friday: Less Restrictive Environment, Inclusion, and Mainstreaming
There was a time when students with disabilities were segregated in schools from student who did not have a disability. In 1975, Public Law 94-142 was established by Congress. That law required that a...
Posted on 4/26/13 at 8:37 AM
Service Recap 14 April 2013
A Religious Call for Climate Justice Global climate change is arguably one of the most pressing concerns of our time. The rise of atmospheric CO2 due to the burning of fossil fuels is causing signific...
Posted on 4/14/13 at 11:32 PM
Celebrate Earth Day with these Newspaper Activities
Every day is Earth Day for people who care about the environment.But for one day each year, people all over the world join forces to call attention to the beauty of the Earth and the ways in which w...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 9:18 AM
“Air, Water, Land and Energy: Our Voice, Our Future Citizens Forum”
The Minnesota Environmental Congress will be at MSUM to present the Minnesota Environment and Energy Report Card. Minnesota state agency commissioners, community leaders, and community members will di...
Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:03 AM
Minn. DNR: 25-pound grass carp found near Sartell 
By Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Study finds chemicals, drugs common in Minnesota lakes 
ST. PAUL – Traces of chemicals from common household products, legal prescription medications and illegal drugs are common in Minnesota lakes, according to a study released Monday.
By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Nokota horse herd threatened, conservancy says 
LINTON, N.D. – High hay prices caused by a prolonged drought and a sharp drop in donations have combined to threaten breeding herds for the Nokota horse, named the official state equine.
By Patrick Springer , May 10, 2013
Moorhead to host Corridor Clean Up Day 
MOORHEAD – Now that residential Cleanup Week is nearly complete, the city of Moorhead is encouraging volunteers to assist city crews clean up sidewalks, boulevards and road rights of way Thursday during Corridor Clean Up Day.
By Forum staff reports , May 10, 2013
Voyageurs moose population holding steady 
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — Wildlife biologists say the moose population is holding relatively steady in Voyageurs National Park in north-central Minnesota.
By Associated Press , May 07, 2013
FM's green growth: Local firms part of enhanced recycling efforts 
By Helmut Schmidt , April 21, 2013
The future of F-M trash: Fargo landfill set to fill up in 11 years 
By Erik Burgess , April 20, 2013
Passion for Green Fashion: Contest entrants create designs out of recycled materials 
By Meredith Holt , April 16, 2013
Study continues to track Minnesota bears 
By Brad Dokken, Forum News Service , April 14, 2013
‘Climate justice’ topic of presentation 
FARGO – Dr. Hilda Koster will talk about how people of faith are called to respond to the challenge of the global climate.
By Forum staff reports , April 13, 2013
Wildlife refuge to host volunteering day events 
ERSKINE, Minn. – An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team will host a day of volunteering and celebration of Minnesota’s native prairies and wildlife from 1 to 4 p.m. April 21 at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge here.
By Forum staff reports , April 13, 2013
Lawmaker still seeking to remove conservation groups from board 
BISMARCK – The sponsor of the Outdoor Heritage Fund bill, which was signed into law Wednesday, is on his third attempt to remove three conservation groups from the fund’s advisory board – groups that originally helped craft the idea.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , April 12, 2013
Do you have an environmentally-friendly home? The Forum would like to talk to you 
The Forum is looking for examples of green or environmentally-friendly homes to profile for an upcoming story.
By Forum staff reports , April 11, 2013
Corps releases lake drawdown assessment 
ST. PAUL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has released a draft environmental assessment on a proposed change to the Baldhill Dam Water Control Manual that would allow increased drawdowns at Lake Ashtabula near Valley City, N.D.
By Forum staff reports , April 07, 2013
Forest Service takes responsibility for out-of-control grassland fire 
HETTINGER, N.D. – In a meeting with nearly 100 farmers and ranchers from here to Lemmon, S.D., the U.S. Forest Service on Saturday claimed responsibility for the Pautre Fire that scorched thousands of acres of grassland between Wednesday and Friday.
By Betsy Simon, Forum News Service , April 06, 2013
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