Teens to compete in Envirothon at NAU Jul 26, 2008
Teams will be tested on knowledge of soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and a current environmental issue. This year's current-issue topic for the competition is "Recreational Impacts on Natural Resources." Students will analyze long-term and short-term environmental, social and economic factors relative to recreational impacts upon natural resources and their management. (AZCentral -- News)
Scientists take pulse of warming Arctic Jul 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008. Story last updated at 7/24/2008 - 9:24 am. (Juneau Empire)
Northern Arizona University to host high school environmental finals Jul 25, 2008
Teams will be tested on their knowledge of soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and this year's topical issue on the recreational impact on natural resources. Canon U.S.A. has been a sponsor of the competition since 1997, annually involving some 500,000 students in a year-long program. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
What's Up? Jul 19, 2008
Kids ages 15 and under get a quick three-part tutorial in aquatic ecology and the art of catch-and-release before getting bamboo rods to angle for bluegill, bullheads and more. The fish will be measured, recorded and let go, while the kids who catch the most fish (and the longest) will win rod, reel and tackle-box sets. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Nature boys and girls Jul 17, 2008
The students study wildlife, forestry, soils/land use, aquatic ecology and current environmental issues. The Sequoias did pretty well at the state championships, missing only one question out of 125. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Public glimpses science in action at IES anniversary celebration May 28, 2008
An avid boater, she said she was particularly fascinated by some of the lab studies in aquatic ecology ... In the Strayer Lab, where aquatic ecology is the main focus, senior research specialist Heather Malcom and manager of Hudson River Studies David Fischer demonstrated methods of collecting and studying tiny marine life and the significance the findings hold as the foundation of aquatic food chains. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Housatonic Team Is Tops In State May 23, 2008
Envirothon teams consist of five students who demonstrate their training and problem-solving skills in four categories: soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry and wildlife. They are also required to assess and propose solutions for a current environmental issue proposed by the national Envirothon committee. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
3 vying for pair of board seats in Greenville district May 18, 2008
He s a graduate of the Cairo-Durham schools and holds a masters degree in biology, with a specialty in aquatic ecology from the State University of New York at Brockport. Lampman said his roots in the area go deep. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Business people May 15, 2008
Andra J. Love joins the Anchorage office of ABR Inc. Environmental Research and Services as a senior scientist focusing on fisheries and aquatic ecology. Love brings more than 11 years of experience to the job, and she will help lead ABR's Alaska fisheries and aquatic sciences program. (Anchorage Daily News)
Invasion Of The Spiny Water Fleas: Drying Anchor Lines Can Help Contain Spread May 14, 2008
This reduction in productivity was likely caused by the direct consumption of zooplankton by the fleas, says Dr. Arnott, an expert in aquatic ecology. Another explanation for this dramatic reduction is that zooplankton may have migrated to colder, darker waters, where they would be less visible to predators, she adds. (Science Daily)
Seats open on water council May 5, 2008
The department is particularly interested in applicants who wish to be active and who have background in water quality, wastewater treatment, chemistry, hydrogeology, microbiology, toxicology, aquatic ecology, soil science and other related technical fields. Persons interested in applying may send a letter of application stating their interest and background to Garon Smith, Missoula City-County Board of Health/Water Quality District Board, 301 W. Alder St., Missoula, MT 59802. (Missoulian, MT)
Science Club takes home Envirothon Apr 19, 2008
They answered written questions and conducted hands-on investigation of environmental issues in five categories - Soils/Land Use, Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife, and Current Environmental Issues. In addition to a written test, the teams also gave an oral presentation that solved a specific natural resource issue. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Students identify aquatic insects Apr 11, 2008
Students spent an hour opening up the samples they had collected, as well as others that were supplied by Rhitham Associates Inc., a Missoula aquatic ecology consulting company that helped out with the program. They looked at the variety of insects under a microscope, and then thumbed through a detailed guide book to determine which species they were. (Montana Standard, MT)
Deputy forest supervisor appointed Apr 7, 2008
He later did graduate work in aquatic ecology at McNeese State University in Louisiana. Stewart began work in 1986 as a state biologist in Oklahoma, and later worked in Arkansas. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fish or no fish, a day on the creek is a fine day Apr 4, 2008
I always thought that particular fly was little more than a joke until I actually saw one of those near microscopic red worms on a kids aquatic ecology outing a few years back. The real shame in it is that those things catch fish. (Missoulian, MT)
Ahead of the curve Dec 10, 2007
Bob Bendick, the Conservancy's director for the Southern region, said of Lakly, "Her scientific background in aquatic ecology is particularly relevant to addressing threats to human and natural communities from a changing climate. The future of our strong Georgia Chapter is very important to the Conservancy. We feel fortunate to have attracted Dr. Lakly as chapter director.". Prior to her position at Zoo Atlanta, Lakly was a research scientist at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, a research... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Housatonic's Envirothon Team Wins a National Competition Aug 11, 2007
The Canon Envirothon tests teams on their knowledge of soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry and wildlife, and then tests them on a current environmental issue. This year, the issue was Alternative/Renewable Energy. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Aquatic ecology project hooks teen Aug 7, 2007
Interns helped develop an aquatic ecology curriculum for the science education group ... As a select intern for The JASON Project, Gillespie spent two weeks in Wisconsin and Virginia studying the aquatic ecology of the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay ... In Seward, where he'll enter high school this month, Gillespie will continue working with the nonprofit JASON project (named for the mythical Jason and the Argonauts) to develop an aquatic ecology curriculum that will be available to schools... (Anchorage Daily News)
Frantz grandson in elite company Jul 29, 2007
his year's JASON theme, aquatic ecology, is the perfect fit for Lewis and will be a stepping stone to a future career in the science field. Lewis said recent trips to Kenya and Tanzania have heightened his interest in birds. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
China's wetlands shrinking due to global warming Jul 17, 2007
Pollution, dams and excessive boat traffic have caused an 'largely irreversible' decline in the aquatic ecology of the Yangtze says a report issued by China's official State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA). China's environmental protection agency said that the country failed to meet any of its 2006 pollution control goals according to its web site. (Mongabay.com)
Students learn leadership skills Jul 6, 2007
This year the program is focusing on bringing science ome to roost by becoming local aquatic ecology experts with the help of MOSS, (Montana Outdoor Science School). There are programs lined up to teach campers about physical, chemical and biological aspects of the Gallatin watershed, and how it functions. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Surprisingly, Harvesting Prey Boosts Predator Fish Jun 26, 2007
Likewise, the salmon trout in depleted lakes could be revived if we culled the char, which is what the salmon trout preys on, says Lennart Persson, professor of aquatic ecology at Ume. University. (Science Daily)
District focuses on environmental education Jun 8, 2007
This event is a team outdoor-academic competition that challenges the student's knowledge of soil, land use, forestry, aquatic ecology, wildlife and a current environmental issue. Each team consists of five students from county high schools. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ikes agree to help Geneva Lake Jun 6, 2007
The Izaak Walton League chapter of Austin has agreed to assist efforts to improve the water quality and aquatic ecology of Geneva Lake in Freeborn County. By doing so, the act takes on nternational implications for migratory waterfowl. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Summer programs for middle school children planned May 18, 2007
his year we're focusing on bringing science home to roost' by becoming local aquatic ecology experts. We have three MOSS, (Montana Outdoor Science School), programs lined up to teach us about physical, chemical and biological aspects of our Gallatin watershed, and how it functions as one piece of the puzzle that's the headwaters of the Missouri. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
ENVIROTHON HELD AT SPRINGBROOK Apr 27, 2007
Students tested their knowledge in the areas of aquatic ecology, forestry, soils, and wildlife at stations throughout Springbrook's Conservation Education Center. Guthrie Center Times 2007. (The Guthrian, IA)
KV Envirothon team wins first Apr 6, 2007
The five areas were Soils, Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatic Ecology, and a current environmental issue. This year s issue was Alternative Renewable Energy. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
ODFW needs fishing teachers Mar 20, 2007
The Angler and Aquatic Education Program is a certified training program that teaches angling skills, angler ethics and responsibilities, water safety and basic understanding of aquatic ecology. Democrat-Herald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Algae Toxin Identification Unravels Fish-kill Mystery Jan 23, 2007
(Credit: North Carolina State University Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology). Pfiesteria has been implicated for years in a series of otherwise unexplained episodes of mass fish death throughout its range from roughly Delaware to Alabama, particularly in the Neuse River in North Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay. (Science Daily)
State looking for anglers to teach Jan 13, 2007
The education program teaches skills, ethics, water safety and basic aquatic ecology. Training courses are available over the next three months at the following locations: Jan. 27 in Bend, Feb. 17 in Salem and March 3 in La Grande. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Steven Ziegler brings forestry expertise to Yreka Dec 23, 2006
Other services include environmental planning and permitting, fisheries biology, water quality, wildlife biology, wetlands, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, and GIS. Offices are also located in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Maine, and Virginia. Comments. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
High school a matter of choice Nov 7, 2006
The options include programs in horticulture, culinary arts, plumbing, computer technology, performing arts, finance, travel and tourism, automotive technology and aquatic ecology. "I think it's wonderful," said Elaine Vandi, principal of Houghton Academy School 69. (Buffalo News)
Researchers Casting For Answers To Stop Algae Problem In Texas Lakes Oct 11, 2006
"If you have repeated blooms in the lakes, of this magnitude, eventually you'll destroy those recreational fisheries, for sure," said Dr. Daniel Roelke, Experiment Station aquatic ecology scientist, who spearheaded his team's sampling. "And not only that, (if) these blooms get into the state hatcheries, anything that is currently being raised at that hatchery, dies. This is a big problem and greater attention needs to be focused on this problem.". (Science Daily)
Compass: Places to go, things to do Sep 11, 2006
Dr. Smith is a biological statistician at the Leetown Center's Aquatic Ecology Branch. 304-876-1139. (Frederick News-Post)
Hunters, anglers must help stop spread of invasive species Sep 8, 2006
Schmal is the fish and aquatic ecology program leader with the U.S. Forest Service in Region 9, which includes 30 states in the Eastern United States. The agency has teamed up with Wildlife Forever, a national conservation organization that s earned a sterling reputation for grassroots conservation, to educate the public on invasive species, in hopes of slowing their spread. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Cooper Envirothon team places third in U.S. Sep 5, 2006
Teams are asked to compete in a specific knowledge area - soils/land use, forestry, aquatic ecology, wildlife and a current environmental issue. This year's current environmental issue was water stewardship in a changing climate, which focused on the role water plays in people's lives now and in the future, and includes aspects such as water quality, supply, use and allocation and conservation and management, according to a Canon press release. (Conroe Courier, TX)
PBHS Envirothon team places 24th in Canada Aug 9, 2006
The competition, which took place July 24-28, consisted of tests and an oral report in several environmental subjects, including soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry and wildlife. "It was pretty stiff competition," Roberts said. (Hillsboro Free Press, KS)
Ecosystem services and invasive species Aug 7, 2006
Revealing significant losses in species richness and abundance, Kesler will discuss the results from their latest study in Poster Session 8 Aquatic Ecology. For more information about these sessions and other ESA Meeting activities, visit. (EurekAlert!)
Learning environment / Peabody-Burns Envirothon team prepares for international competition in Winnipeg, Man. Jul 26, 2006
Monday and Tuesday, the boys spent learning about the five different areas they will be tested in: soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and an oral report over the environmental issues in each area of the competition. "More or less, for two days they are note takers-like they're sitting in a classroom," Roberts said. (Hillsboro Free Press, KS)
Erie – the incredible shrinking lake Jul 25, 2006
The report was written in an effort to spark thought about what the shoreline could become, said Jan Ciborowski, a professor at the University of Windsor who specializes in aquatic ecology and also helped write the plan. There is a lot of opinion among scientists who study the Great Lakes that we need to get the public to start thinking: 'What are things going to look like. (Globe and Mail)
Climate change experts predict drop in Lake Erie water levels Jul 24, 2006
The report was written in an effort to spark thought about what the shoreline could become, said Jan Ciborowski, a professor at the University of Windsor who specializes in aquatic ecology and also helped write the plan. "There is a lot of opinion among scientists who study the Great Lakes that we need to get the public to start thinking: 'What are things going to look like?'" Ciborowski said. (NEPA News, PA)
Fishing Notebook: Stiff sentence for wildlife trafficking Jun 11, 2006
Seneca Valley will receive $4,540 to buy equipment for its Aquatic Ecology Experience, while Trort Unlimited will receive $5,000 to seed fishing clubs and classroom fishing instruction, statewide. For a complete list of recipients, visit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Probe urged in Fraser salmon kill Apr 20, 2006
The consequences of doing otherwise will be catastrophic for the Fraser River and its aquatic ecology, he says. Copyright 2006 Chilliwack Progress. (Chilliwack Progress)
Federal researchers blame mold, not pfiesteria, for fish ulcers Apr 13, 2006
Burkholder, a professor of aquatic ecology at N.C. State, said the NOAA work places too much emphasis on a single possible reason for the lesions. "Our research established that pfiesteria caused some of the lesions in menhaden, but we have been careful to say that many causes may be involved," she said. (Herald Sun)
