Michigan's fear realize, CWD found Aug 28, 2008
Michigan's Conservation Coalition is an alliance of sportsmen groups that are unified to protect five priority areas of the hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation community: Sportsmen's Heritage, Long Term Funding, Habitat and Access, Hunter/Angler Recruitment and Retention, and the Prevention of Invasive Species. Deer hunting is big business in Michigan where an estimated 500 million is generated each year by the state's firearms deer season which runs from Nov. 15-30. (Niles Star, MI)
Kokua Line: Trees dying off Aug 25, 2008
However, the concern is more over the disease's potential impact on native plant species, such as the ohia, rather than on an introduced, invasive species like the rose apple, he said. The rose apple can be found all over the state, especially in the wetter valleys. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Court appeal hangs over Superferry Aug 25, 2008
For the Superferry, it requires a study of the service's impact on "the economic welfare, social welfare and cultural practices of the community and state" as well as on marine animals and plants, traffic, public safety and control of invasive species. It also allows the public to express concerns about the proposed projects, according to state law. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
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That was an incredible event, and it s been an incredible thing for the island of Kauai because it s kept cars from bringing invasive species and it s kept whales from being killed between here and Oahu, Hoeppner said. Jonathan Jay, who met many friends during last year s protests, said the anniversary of such a surprising and empowering event was worth commemorating. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Very little 'green' for Highlands farmers Aug 24, 2008
Those who use falsehoods such as "cats are an invasive species" to decry TNR have clearly based their stance on hysterical and unscientific fear or hatred of one particular species. The sky-is-falling mentality creates only fear and panic. (NJ.com -- Times)
Superferry officials talk of possible return ... It’s a setup; farm fair rises from the ground ... Real estate agents tighten belts to help others ... The risk of being a teen driver ... Arrest Log ... Weekly Roadwork Index ... ';var marqueewidth="408px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#white";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} A crew from the United States Coast Guard stands by as the Hawaii Superferry prepares to dock at its Nawiliwili port, Aug. 26, 2007. Photo by Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island KAUAI NEWS Superferry officials talk of possible returnIt has been nearly a full year since protesters turned away the Hawaii Superferry at Nawiliwili Harbor in a major grassroots statement of what Kauaians wanted for their island.More of this story Aug 24, 2008
Tokioka mentioned traffic mitigation in the area surrounding Nawiliwili Harbor and stringent invasive species and vehicle inspections as two issues that he would like to see addressed further. Kauai resident Richard Hoeppner, who was central in last year s protest and is organizing today s Ferry Free Kauai anniversary celebration in Nawiliwili Park, agrees that the environmental review is critical. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Letters for Sunday, August 24, 2008 Aug 24, 2008
It will offer a more expensive, less fuel efficient, more environmentally unfriendly, slower mode of transportation and cause more traffic problems, more invasive species and more military control of the islands (not to mention more seasickness) than any other choice available. In addition, the Superferry is brought to us by a corporation that has lied to us from the beginning, a political structure that has tried deceitfully to sidestep our environmental laws and a military that has made behind... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Business owners, your vote counts Aug 24, 2008
With a growing focus on eco-tourism and a partnership effort to eliminate invasive species harm to our environment, tourists who come to Kauai to see and experience its beauty will find it here for them. Our residents will also find that beauty here for their use and pleasure. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Superferry taking steps for a Kauai return Aug 24, 2008
The protesters gathered to fight traffic and invasive species. Traffic is down, but it is not because the Superferry didn t come. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
How about a lower drinking age and a higher tattoo age? Aug 24, 2008
NJVoices: Paul Mulshine. Posted by August 23, 2008 11:13AM. (NJ.com -- News)
Fire destroys Beverly Farms mansion owned by former Republican leader Aug 22, 2008
Crate had recently applied for a city permit for management of invasive species as well as to add plantings and construct trails and a fieldstone bridge on his property, according to an Conservation Commission agenda for its meeting next week. Crate, who served as chairman of the Republican State Committee from 2003 to 2007, is chief financial officer at Affiliated Managers Group, a money management firm whose headquarters are only about a mile down Hale Street in Prides Crossing. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
From Watertown to Weston, 'This Old House' has revived Victorians Aug 21, 2008
The new home will be environmentally friendly, with solar panels, natural plantings, storm-water runoff controls, and the removal of invasive species. Favat, whose wife Amy is a film producer, is enjoying the opportunity to work side-by-side with "This Old House.". (Boston Globe)
Trans-fats on rise in herring gull diets, study finds Aug 21, 2008
Sea lampreys, another invasive species, had devastated native predator populations, and fishery managers needed another fish to top the food chain. Experts hailed salmon as the solution, as they were inexpensive to raise and easily preyed on the smaller alewives. (Chicago Tribune)
DAVID ZOLDOSKE: Delta Vision affects water we need daily Aug 21, 2008
The challenges facing the Delta seem almost endless -- new listings of endangered fish, invasive species, rising sea levels, levee collapse, poor water quality, 226 separate Delta governance entities and land-use issues are but a few of the drivers. All of this and more threaten to unravel the fundamental fabric of California's natural and human communities. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Column: Clover is a welcome alien invader Aug 21, 2008
Alien clovers are one of the few invasive species that have proven beneficial to wildlife habitat in nearly all regards. Just about every insect, reptile, bird and animal that eats vegetation relishes clover. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Tap this supply Aug 20, 2008
It would cull invasive species from waterways, encourage water recycling and improve the quality of groundwater and other sources. Busily squabbling over how to spend money that the state doesn't have, most lawmakers don't realize a fundamental fact: Lack of adequate water shortage for agriculture, biotech and urban areas means less tax revenue to the state. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
DNR official says algae levels in Rock Lake due to flooding Aug 20, 2008
She said humans are the main reason for the increased number of invasive species entering the lake. Prevention is the best way to avoid the transfer of invasive species into the lake ... The water guards can issue tickets if boats are transporting invasive species. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
'PLOS ONE' STUDY: Claims of Potential Expansion throughout the U.S. by Invasive Python Species Are Contradicted by Ecological Niche Models Aug 19, 2008
Likewise, ecological niche modeling may also be used to identify potential areas of suitable habitat for invasive species and highlight regions where preventative actions may be taken to limit the spread of alien organisms. In a recent publication , United States Geological Survey (USGS) scientists generated a climate-based distribution model describing possible areas of suitable habitat for the exotic Burmese Python (Python molurus) in the United States. (USA Today -- Tech)
Feds authorize $54M for Lake Tahoe restoration Aug 17, 2008
Sudeep Chandra, a scientist at the University of Nevada, Reno, said invasive species are continually introduced to the lake, often through fishermen's bait and on boats from other waterways ... While California has a strong plan to address invasive species, Nevada does not, Chandra said. (Fresno Bee -- State)
'Kill Crayfish on sight' appeal Aug 16, 2008
Mr Russell branded it one of the most problematic, invasive species in the country alongside the grey squirrel, Japanese knotweed and American mink. Particular problem. (BBC News -- UK)
Foreign snail is tiny but destructive Aug 16, 2008
Plenty of invasive species have made homes for themselves in the Great Lakes ... And some invasive species make it possible for others to follow, Sturtevant said ... Those are just a handful of what Sturtevant says are now at least 186 invasive species in the lakes. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Burmese Pythons Will Find Little Suitable Habitat Outside South Florida, Study Suggests Aug 16, 2008
"When modeling species distributions, it is important to consider a large amount of climatic data and evaluate the methods used, especially when dealing with important issues such as invasive species whose ecological limitations may not be immediately obvious," said Tim Guiher ... 24, 2008) Burmese pythons -- an invasive species in south Florida -- could find comfortable climatic conditions in roughly a third of the United States according to new "climate maps" developed by the U.S.. (Science Daily)
Fairfield concerns over Bridgeport school Aug 15, 2008
In offering advisory comments the conservation department noted their concerns related to the wetland mapping for the parking area; the proximity of school and sanitary sewer lines to the wetlands including the need for a larger buffer; drainage and water quality concerns; apprehension about a soil erosion and sediment control plan and Invasive Species Control Plan issues ... The last of the departments' comments had to do with invasive species control ... The suggestion from the town was to... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Venomous lionfish prowls fragile Caribbean waters Aug 15, 2008
The slow-moving fish, which measures about 18 inches, is easy to snare, though lionfish swim too deep for divers to catch in nets _ a common method of dealing with invasive species. So researchers are scrambling to figure out what will eat the menacing beauties in their new Caribbean home, experimenting with predators such as sharks, moray eels _ and even humans. (Munster Times, IN)
West Salem native didn’t expect to find species Aug 15, 2008
Jessica Hulberg Southwick had just about given up finding the new invasive species of mosquito that causes encephalitis and West Nile. Southwick has been working the past two summers for the La Crosse County Health Department looking for two new species. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wildlife agents search for invading species Aug 15, 2008
Wildlife agents from Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas use a seine to search for invasive species that could threaten Louisiana's natural environment ... " The scientists found far too much evidence of invasive plants in the estuary, but were pleased about the lack of foreign fish and invertebrates. "Well, so far we haven't collected an invasive species in our seine samples yet, but if we were to collect one this would be a likely spot because this is the Intracoastal Waterway, said Vince... (WWLTV.com, LA)
'Dirty dozen' threaten waterways Aug 14, 2008
Invasive species can cause problems because they are normally bigger, faster growing or more aggressive than native ones and are often resistant to traditional methods of control. The organisation spends 1m a year dealing with the problems caused by such species. (BBC News -- UK)
Reality takes a swan dive on the Delaware River Aug 14, 2008
They're native to England, but they're an invasive species here in America. So back in July, when a swan met its demise in the Delaware River, it was an event of little consequence from an ecological perspective. (NJ.com -- News)
Bloomington eyes removal of 3,400 ash trees Aug 13, 2008
dwarf wrote on Aug 12, 2008 3:25 PM:" BigBrother - Imidaclorpid, from what I have read, is only completely effective before any infestation occurs. For already-infested trees, the success rate is less than stellar. Sadly, when you're looking to control the spread of an invasive species, you need a 100% success rate combined with extensive quarantining. " ... dwarf wrote on Aug 12, 2008 3:19 PM:" nature 24_7 - You don't kill a tree to save *that* tree. But much like controlled burns can be used... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Wisconsin biologists work to save rattlesnakes Aug 12, 2008
The agency also will receive a $26,000 federal grant for brush management, prescribed burning and invasive species removal on 300 acres in western Wisconsin, Johansen said. Two poisonous snakes are native to Wisconsin, the Massasauga and timber rattlesnakes. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Surviving the revolution, easier than withstanding human use and abuse Aug 12, 2008
Inwood Hill Park survived the drastic modifications of Revolutionary War patriots, but preserving this last bastion of large-growth, mature trees in New York City is difficult with the proliferation of invasive species and hard human use, according to biologists ... Areas where insufficient watering occurs or where herbicides are used to reduce invasive plants become colonized by invasive species ... Also recommended is monitoring of the effects of herbicides in controlling invasive species. (EurekAlert!)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Aug 11, 2008
State agriculture officials say sightings of stinging nettle caterpillars in West Hawaii may mean the invasive species is expanding its range beyond East Hawaii. The first infestation of the black and white insects was discovered May 3 in Kamani Trees, the second in Kuakini Makai. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Whistler 'BioBlitz' unearths hundreds of species Aug 11, 2008
Such a count can also identify invasive species, such as Japanese Knotweed, that put native species at risk. "We started Whistler Naturalists about 10 years ago and it became apparent at the start that we really didn't know what species were here. You can't conserve a species and you can't educate people about it until you know what is here.". (Globe and Mail -- National)
Young city citizens honored for their ideas to improve safety Aug 10, 2008
Projects selected for the program include city hall/annex rehabilitation and invasive species removal along the river corridor. Watt said the entire list of projects should be posted on the city s Web site (www. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Turf Wars: Few can compete when grass roots stretch out Aug 10, 2008
These broad-leafed invasive species are sun-lovers who thrive in the open field. Below these invaders, the grasses and wildflowers lower the angle of their leaves to catch what little sun penetrates the new canopy. (New Haven Register, CT)
Oregon Recreation Report Aug 9, 2008
The sliders are a non-native invasive species that compete with our native turtles for habitat and food. For information about native and non native turtles, visit ODFW s Web site. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Invasion of the New Zealand mud snails Aug 9, 2008
"Invasive species in general often have substantial negative effects. ... My biggest concern is about them getting into the streams and rivers that are emptying into the Great Lakes - and they are there right now," Edward Levri, an associate professor of biology at Penn State's Altoona campus, said yesterday ... Steps to control their spread are necessary, but "usually with these types of invasive species, once they get here they're here to stay," he added. (Globe and Mail)
Glad You Asked: What are those purple-colored, cone-shaped boxes I see hanging in trees? Aug 9, 2008
The beetle, considered an invasive species, was discovered Aug. 1 in Wisconsin in dying ash trees near the Village of Newburg in Ozaukee County. The emerald ash borer has killed more than 25 million ash trees in the six years since the insect was found in North America. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Council adopts six-year plan to improve city Aug 8, 2008
Projects incorporated into the program include improving sidewalks and crosswalks for safety, city hall/annex rehabilitation, invasive species removal along the river corridor and improvements to the Montrose Museum Depot streetscape. Watt said the entire list of projects should be posted on the city's Web site (www. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Entomologists Use 'Love Potion' To Detect Hidden Cerambycid Beetles Aug 8, 2008
"For invasive species, it is much easier and cheaper to detect and try to eradicate invaders when they are still localized and their numbers are small, before they have a chance to disperse widely.". The researchers successfully identified pheromone blends for more than 30 species of the beetles, including several invasive pests. (Science Daily)
Acts & Openings Aug 8, 2008
Twenty years ago Kokee Natural History Museum s board of directors devised a way to support the arts, community building and conservation by creating an event that works toward eradicating invasive species like banana poka and the black wattle tree. Tomorrow s workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will include a walk in the forest collecting materials, a break for lunch and then an afternoon of making baskets. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Brown tree snake could mean Guam will lose more than its birds Aug 8, 2008
In the last 60 years, brown tree snakes have become the embodiment of the bad things that can happen when invasive species are introduced in places where they have few predators ... "The brown tree snake has often been used as a textbook example for the negative impacts of invasive species, but after the loss of birds no one has looked at the snake's indirect effects," said Haldre Rogers, a UW doctoral student in biology. (EurekAlert!)
Invasive species bills stuck in Congress Aug 7, 2008
Plan to battle invasive species mired in politics ... Two powerful Senate committee chairmen are at loggerheads over legislation to set the first federal clean-up standards for the large oceangoing ships on which aquatic invasive species hitch a ride to U.S. shores ... "We are working against the clock, not just politically but out there in the real world, because every year that passes we get more invasions and those invasions stay forever," said Jennifer Nalbone, invasive species campaign... (MSNBC -- Environment)
McGowan will give a State of the Oceans report in CB Aug 7, 2008
The conference, also sponsored by Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators, will feature a number of workshops on such topics as climate change, invasive species, Native American cultural sites, tidepool ecology and interpreting shoreline science for the public. On Sunday, a number of field trips will be offered, featuring tidepools, estuaries, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Oregon Coast Aquarium and a marine debris scavenger hunt. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Frogs Are Bellwether for Climate Aug 7, 2008
The causes for the mass decline include habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, chytrid fungus, competition with invasive species and over-collecting for pet trade and food (frogs legs). A compounding factor for amphibians that doesn t affect other groups of animals is that amphibians depend on two major habitat types for their life cycle. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Utilities agree to $105M settlement in Oak Creek case Aug 7, 2008
Funding $4 million per year from 2010 through 2035 for projects to address water quality issues in Lake Michigan such as invasive species, polluted runoff, toxic loadings, and habitat destruction. Purchase or construct 15 megawatts of solar generation by Jan. 1, 2015; and. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Entomologists play matchmakers for cerambycid beetles Aug 6, 2008
"For invasive species, it is much easier and cheaper to detect and try to eradicate invaders when they are still localized and their numbers are small, before they have a chance to disperse widely." ... " Cerambycid beetles, which affect a wide range of trees, can also transmit nematodes, fungi, and other pathogens that can kill the host trees. Cerambycids are also likely to transmit pitch canker and other fungal diseases as they feed and lay eggs. The tunnels made by cerambycid larvae in host... (EurekAlert!)
Hamilton edges out Way for Norwood supervisors seat by four votes Aug 6, 2008
Hamilton said he has already begun working on a plan to help stem the growth of the destructive invasive species phragmites. The 70-year-old s governmental experience includes 13 years on the Walled Lake City Council and two years as a city/village manager in Walled Lake and Wolverine. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Saving the American Paddlefish Aug 5, 2008
Invasive species like the Zebra mussel has greatly reduced the zooplankton population which is the main food source for the Paddlefish. Any reintroduction programs for zooplankton would likely fail because the Zebra mussel population is still in existence. (Suite101.com)
Top Democrats Spar Over Invasive-Species Bill Aug 5, 2008
With time for passing laws rapidly diminishing in this election year, two powerful Senate committee chairmen are at loggerheads over legislation to set the first federal clean-up standards for the large oceangoing ships on which aquatic invasive species hitch a ride to U.S. shores ... "We are working against the clock, not just politically but out there in the real world, because every year that passes we get more invasions and those invasions stay forever," said Jennifer Nalbone, invasive... (Fox News -- Politics)
Emeraldash borer has made its way to Wisconsin Aug 5, 2008
UPDATE: New invasive species discovered in Wisconsin. By David SteinkrausJournal Times. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Evaluating ecosystem services Aug 5, 2008
John Rothlisberger, a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame, surveyed experts in the fields of ecology, fisheries biology and environmental management to put a price tag on the damage done by these invasive species. Rothlisberger notes that unlike his survey method, traditional biodiversity studies focusing on high-profile species have limited economic usefulness because they can't be extrapolated to a broad scale. (EurekAlert!)
Take away the tomalley! Aug 4, 2008
That's because there is less purple loosestrife - a gorgeous but invasive species that chokes native plants and overtakes fragile wetlands. Massachusetts introduced two tiny beetles in 2000 to control the weeds, and since then, the bugs have been chomping their way across the state, defoliating and weakening the plant to allow native plant species to compete. (Boston Globe)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 3, 2008 Aug 4, 2008
BIRDIE wrote on Aug 3, 2008 9:14 AM:Harold Paddon's letter cites Governor Stevenson's statement that "It is the feline nature to roam." This is true, however it is also not in the feline nature for this non-native, invasive species to exist in Southern California. Cats, both domesticated and feral, are a terribly destructive species, killing millions of native birds and other wildlife every year and contributing to terrible environmental destruction. (North County Times)
ENCINITAS: City forming battle strategy against invasive plants Aug 4, 2008
The California Noxious and Invasive Weed Action Plan states that invasive species infest over 20 million acres in California ... Gibson added that if residents know they have invasive species on their property, they can call the Conservancy to have volunteers come out to do a site assessment. (North County Times)
Only EcoBroker in San Joaquin County advises house hunters on buying green Aug 2, 2008
However, its wood makes for great flooring, and you don't have to feel guilty for cutting it down, because it's an invasive species. Lot placement Just by building a house in a certain area of the lot and facing a certain direction, you can take advantage of the natural breezes and sunlight that come through it. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The emerging scientific discipline of aeroecology Aug 2, 2008
"Appropriate integration of diverse tools and concepts for probing into the lives of organisms aloft can help inform important ecological and evolutionary concepts and management decisions associated with the spread of invasive species, emergence of infectious diseases, altered biodiversity, and sustainability of terrestrial, aquatic, and aerospheric environments," said Kunz. . (EurekAlert!)
Group debates fate of reserve Jul 31, 2008
"That area is in trouble right now environmentally. There are invasive species and gypsy moths causing damage," he said ignoring the crowd's outburst. "We're not sitting on the sidelines and letting that place deteriorate, it's in our township and we're going to take care of it.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
States seek trust fund for oceans Jul 31, 2008
They also released a 113-page action plan to combat threats to the ocean, such as oil spills, climate change, invasive species and declining fisheries. The plan also seeks funding to map the ocean floor along the coast and study the potential to tap the ocean for energy. (Juneau Empire)
Oh the injustice of it all! Jul 31, 2008
Or did so until the good folks next door at New England Forestry Foundation, who know all about such things, told us it is "an invasive species," which evidently means it has no business growing here and will rapidly crowd out desirable native species. It is one thing to strain your back with endless pulling out of weeds. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Great outdoors: City strives for quality beautification projects Jul 31, 2008
The Parks Department hopes to re-establish the grassland in some of these areas while removing invasive species. The CDC board will review the trail bids at its August meeting, with anticipated council review at a meeting in mid-September. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Volunteers toil in Kawainui Marsh Jul 30, 2008
The volunteers work on removing invasive species, such as the grasses that choke up and cover most of the wetland, and aim to make it hospitable to endangered native bird species such as the Hawaiian stilt, moorhen, coot, duck and heron. They clear brush and non-native trees, and constructed islands from grasses to be used as nesting areas by the Hawaiian moorhen or alaeula, said Burrows. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Organic Pest Control: Mustard -- Hot Stuff For Natural Pest Control Jul 30, 2008
18, 2008) Garlic mustard has become an invasive species in temperate forests across the United States, choking out native plants on forest floors and threatening ecosystem diversity. Ecologists have now. (Science Daily)
NEWS IN BRIEF Jul 30, 2008
In addition, they released a 113-page action plan to combat threats to the ocean, such as oil spills, climate change, invasive species and declining fisheries. The plan also seeks funding to map the ocean floor along the coast and study the potential to tap the ocean for energy. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
ENCINITAS: City Council race is one to watch Jul 29, 2008
An outspoken advocate for local environmental issues, Nanninga is the founder of Encinitas Environment Day and serves on the city's Invasive Species Subcommittee. Having run unsuccessfully for City Council twice before, Nanninga says the difference this time is that he is not simply running on one issue. (North County Times)
