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
North Dakota Senate mulls climate change study 
BISMARCK – A North Dakota Senate committee is mulling a resolution that would study the effects of climate change in the state.
By Associated Press , March 07, 2013
Comments sought on Perham incinerator
PERHAM, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is accepting comments on the final environmental impact statement for a proposed expansion of a municipal solid waste incinerator in Perham.
By Forum staff reports , March 07, 2013
Tree care workshop offered Saturday
FARGO – The city of Fargo Forestry Department and the Fargo Park District will hold a free tree care workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday at Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St. S.
By Forum staff reports , March 06, 2013
Companies develop plan to protect Lake Sakakawea
December oil well blowout too close a call for fans of lakeNEW TOWN, N.D. – A December oil well blowout east of here had minimal effect on Lake Sakakawea, but it was too close for comfort for those who love the lake.r>
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , March 01, 2013
Traces of chemicals in Minnesota lakes could harm fish
Tiny amounts of chemicals in Minnesota lakes might be having a big effect on some fish populations, according to two new studies by Minnesota researchers.
By Dan Gunderson, MPR News 90.3 FM , February 21, 2013
Carp fighters in Minn. hook invasion solutions
ST. PAUL – Minnesotans fighting Asian carp think they may have temporary and permanent ways to slow the advance of the voracious eater.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , February 20, 2013
River Keepers earns Urban Steward Award
FARGO – The Cass County Soil Conservation District has awarded River Keepers its Urban Steward Award for the group’s efforts in providing the Fargo-Moorhead community with conservation education and for its continual partnership with the district.
By Forum staff reports , February 19, 2013
North Dakota Senate rejects battlefield measure
FARGO – The North Dakota Senate on Friday rejected a bill that would have provided about $5,000 for archaeological and historical surveys in the Killdeer Mountains battlefield, near an area where oil development is planned.
By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press , February 15, 2013
Silica sand mining in Minnesota spotlight
ST. PAUL – Many Minnesotans are not sure whether more silica sand mining could mean dangerous dust and contaminated water, a booming economy or something in between.
By Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , February 15, 2013
Ag and energy expo set today in Staples
STAPLES, Minn. – The third annual Central Lakes College and Mid-Central Federal Ag and Energy Expo is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today on the Central Lakes College campus here.
By Forum staff reports , February 09, 2013
Biologist: Decline in duck populations has begun in US
NEW ORLEANS – Larry Reynolds is a reasoned, respected scientist who isn’t prone to hyperbole, but the state’s waterfowl study leader is also a passionate duck hunter.
By Associated Press , February 08, 2013
$250,000 requested to study Killdeer Mountain
BISMARCK – A proposal in the state Senate seeks to provide $250,000 to do an archaeological study within the Battle of Killdeer Mountain study area, in part due to the encroachment of oil development.
By Forum News Service , February 07, 2013
MPCA investigate tribe's waste recovery effort
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is investigating how the Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe handled barrels of Cold War military waste recovered last summer from Lake Superior.
By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune , February 05, 2013
Bismarck man aims to bridge gap between conservation, oil industry
BISMARCK – When Terry Fleck goes fishing or hunting, he aims to leave the area better than how he found it.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , January 27, 2013
North Fargo residents cry fowl over turkey infestation (with video)
FARGO - Fargo police are looking to catch a gigantic gang of fugitives making life in a northside neighborhood a foul – or is that fowl? – experience.
By Emily Welker , January 23, 2013
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