ENVIRONMENT
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
“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
Learning on a grander 'SCALE'
The University of North Dakota Office of Instructional Development is tipping the "scales" when it comes to creative teaching and learning practices for its students. The University recently added ...
Posted on 11/15/12 at 4:47 PM
We have our man for the job! Now let's get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections
What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I've been asking myself ever...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 5:40 AM
Varied interests seek to protect proposed oil site in North Dakota 
KILLDEER, N.D. – An area of Killdeer Mountain proposed for oil development has rich archaeological resources and potential to be added to the National Register of Historic Places, said an archaeologist who visited the area.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , January 19, 2013
North Dakota oil well temporarily plugged 
Not known how much oil was released in second area blowout in monthBISMARCK – Officials have temporarily plugged a well that spewed a geyser of oil, gas and salt water up to 95 feet into the air for days, spreading contamination more than a mile downwind from the site near Watford City.
By Associated Press , December 24, 2012
Dismissal affirmed of challenge to wild rice rule 
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's dismissal of a Chamber of Commerce lawsuit that challenged the state's water quality standards for protecting wild rice stands.
By Associated Press , December 17, 2012
Cleanup begins after crews gain control of oil well near Parshall 
Lake Sakakawea not threatened, official saysPARSHALL, N.D. – Cleanup began Friday after crews regained control of an oil well near here about 5 a.m. Friday after the well stopped flowing, according to the state Department of Mineral Resources.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , December 14, 2012
Energy experts say oil and gas drilling can be cleaner 
PITTSBURGH – In the Colorado mountains, a spike in air pollution has been linked to a boom in oil and gas drilling. A thousand miles away on the plains of north Texas, there’s a drilling boom, too, but some air pollution levels have declined. Opponents of drilling point to Colorado and say it’s dangerous. Companies point to Texas and say drilling is safe.
December 10, 2012
North Dakota ranchers say oil harming herd 
WILLISTON, N.D. – Jacki Schilke likes to say her black angus cattle live in harmony with the cats and dogs on her rural Williston ranch.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , December 09, 2012
Twin Metals mine estimate boosted 19 percent 
MINNEAPOLIS — The company planning an underground copper, nickel and precious metals mine near Ely in northeastern Minnesota has boosted its estimates of the reserves the site holds.
By Associated Press , December 04, 2012
‘Living With a River’ handbook now available 
FARGO – “Living With a River,” a handbook produced by the Cass County Soil Conservation District and other county, state and federal agencies, now is available online at www.cassscd.org under the “education” and “publications” tabs.
November 30, 2012
North Dakota refuges opening to late-season bird hunting 
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota's deer gun season ends Sunday, but there are still some hunting opportunities in North Dakota.
By Associated Press , November 24, 2012
Minnesota environment topic of Dec. 14 forum 
MOORHEAD – The state of Minnesota will host a Citizen Forum on the Environment from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
November 20, 2012
Corps will not draw down Homme Lake 
ST. PAUL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, said it will not perform a fall drawdown of Homme Lake on the Park River near Park River, N.D., because of drought conditions.
By Forum Communications , November 08, 2012
MN DNR says experimental treatment to kill zebra mussels failed 
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a new treatment failed to kill zebra mussels in two lakes.
By Associated Press , October 24, 2012
The Pelican Lake debate: Residents rebut claims of zebra mussel takeover 
By Dave Olson , October 21, 2012
Hatchery relaunching North Dakota muskie program 
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Some monsters may soon be returning to local waters.
By David Luessen, Valley City Times-Record , October 21, 2012
Fargo couple gets electricity off the grid 
FARGO – John and Robyn Bagu have learned not to multitask when it comes to turning on big electrical appliances in their home.
By Patrick Springer , October 20, 2012
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