ENVIRONMENT
STAFF BLOG OIL PATCH DISPATCH WITH FORUM COMMUNICATIONS' AMY DALRYMPLE 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 RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. 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
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF FARGO-MOORHEAD (FMUU) 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
NIE ROCKS! 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
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD “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
Sleepy black bear draws onlookers 
Lingered near culvert in Duluth, where it may have spent winterDULUTH, Minn. – A drowsy black bear drew a steady stream of onlookers Saturday as it lounged and ambled in the woods along the Lakewalk in eastern Duluth.
By Forum News Service , March 30, 2013
Wildlife officials: Be on the lookout for whoopers in North Dakota
BISMARCK — Endangered whooping cranes are in the midst of their spring migration and will be passing through North Dakota during the next several weeks.
By Associated Press , March 30, 2013
Minnesota black bear cubs named Eli, Ellie
ELY, Minn. – The votes are in, and the latest of Lily the Internet-famous black bear’s cubs now have names: Eli and Ellie.
By John Lundy, Forum News Service , March 24, 2013
DNR to host aquatic invasive species class
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Northwest Region will offer volunteer training workshops for people interested in informing the public about aquatic invasive species and how to prevent their spread.
By Forum staff reports , March 23, 2013
Regulators block proposed oil pipeline extension
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have rejected a request by Enbridge Inc. for the go-ahead to move forward with a proposed $2.5 billion oil pipeline expansion in North Dakota.
By Associated Press , March 23, 2013
Minneapolis turning out lights for 'Earth Hour'
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis is turning out the lights in city buildings for an initiative called "Earth Hour" to raise awareness of climate change.
By Associated Press , March 23, 2013
Senate endorses Keystone XL pipeline construction
WASHINGTON — The Senate has endorsed construction of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that is to carry oil from Canada to Texas oil refineries.
By Associated Press , March 22, 2013
Trout clout? Bill angles for money for national HQ
Minnesota lawmakers are being asked to float $4.5 million in state bonds to establish a permanent home for the nonprofit National Trout Center in the southeastern city of Preston.
By Associated Press , March 21, 2013
SD company says it has secured silica mine claims
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A South Dakota-based company says it has secured silica sand mining claims in three Black Hills counties.
By Associated Press , March 20, 2013
Asian carp spreading faster than experts thought possible
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Asian carp are reproducing in more places and under more varied conditions than experts had believed they could, yet another reason to worry about the greedy invader's potential to infest waterways and crowd out native species, scientists said Tuesday.
By Associated Press , March 19, 2013
Oil industry thirsty for water
Companies used 5.4 billion gallons in North Dakota in 2012WILLISTON, N.D. – The oil industry used at least 5.4 billion gallons of water in North Dakota in 2012, a record high and at least a 75 percent increase over 2011, according to preliminary figures from the State Water Commission.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , March 16, 2013
5 Things Friday: Five ways to get green for free
FARGO – Going green can be as simple as turning your computer off or washing clothes on cold.
By Anna G. Larson , March 14, 2013
Conservation funds take divergent trails in North Dakota
Both would create Heritage Fund for outdoor projectsBISMARCK – The Legislature could provide $15 million a year for statewide conservation efforts, or voters can opt for a $100 million fund.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , March 07, 2013
Rescued owl headed for raptor center
GRAND FORKS – The great horned owl rescued from a kite-string tangle Wednesday in a park here is headed down to St. Paul today – by automobile – to the raptor center at the University of Minnesota.
By Stephen J. Lee, Forum News Service , March 07, 2013
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