Michigan's New Recreation Passport Will Benefit State Parks & Park Visitors
By editor on Apr 9, 2010 | In Legislation, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
Recreation Passport Will Also Benefit State Forests, Campgrounds, Non-Motorized Trails and Local Parks
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on Wednesday signed into law the "Recreation Passport" legislation, which creates a new funding source for Michigan's state parks, state recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, non-motorized trails and pathways and local parks.
The new law takes effect Oct. 1, 2010, meaning citizens who want to visit state parks this year will still need a 2010 Motor Vehicle Permit.
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Flat-headed cat, the world's least known feline, is now endangered
By editor on Mar 28, 2010 | In Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species related | Send feedback »
From Mother Nature Network:
This strange but adorable feline, with webbed feet and a streamlined head, is threatened by encroaching biofuel plantations in its native habitat.
By Bryan Nelson
If you believe the myth that all cats hate getting wet, then you've yet to meet the flat-headed cat. With webbed feet and a streamlined head perfectly adapted for speed in the water, these strange felines not only like the water, they practically live in it. They are also recognized as the world's least known feline. Read complete story on Mother Nature Network
UN: Dirty Water Kills More People Than Wars
By editor on Mar 23, 2010 | In Environment, Cleanup | Send feedback »
From Aol News
Michelle Ruiz
Contributor
(March 22) -- Polluted water is killing more people each year than all forms of violence, including war, according to a United Nations report released today, World Water Day.
The report, titled "Sick Water," said that 3.7 percent of all deaths are linked to diseases that stem from 2 billion tons of contaminated water discharged daily across the world, including fertilizer runoff, sewage and industrial waste. Read complete article on Aol News
Internet Fuels Threats to Rare Species
By editor on Mar 22, 2010 | In Conservation, Legislation, Closures | Send feedback »
From Aol News
Michael Casey
AP
DOHA, Qatar (March 21) - The Internet has emerged as one of the greatest threats to rare species, fueling the illegal wildlife trade and making it easier to buy everything from live baby lions to wine made from tiger bones, conservationists said Sunday.
Japan leading charge against bluefin ban
By editor on Mar 18, 2010 | In Conservation, Legislation, Closures, Planning | Send feedback »
From DailyFinance.com
By MICHAEL CASEY
AP
DOHA, Qatar -Opposition grew Wednesday against a proposal to ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna, with several Arab countries joining Japan in arguing it would hurt poor fishing nations and wasn't scientifically justified.
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48 Hawaii-only species given endangered listing
By editor on Mar 13, 2010 | In Conservation, Legislation, Closures, Land Management, Invasive Species, US Federal Government | Send feedback »
From Aol News:
By AUDREY McAVOY, AP
HONOLULU -Wildlife officials lauded Washington's "holistic approach" to conservation in Hawaii after the Obama administration declared 48 species as endangered and announced plans to set aside more than 40 square miles on Kauai as critical habitat to allow the plants and animals to flourish. Read complete article on Aol News
Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in Doha
By editor on Mar 13, 2010 | In Conservation, Closures, Planning, US Federal Government | Send feedback »
From Aol News:
By MICHAEL CASEY, AP
DOHA, Qatar -A contentious battle between Asia and the West over the fate of the Atlantic bluefin tuna prized by sushi lovers overshadowed a United Nations conference that opened Saturday in the Gulf state of Qatar.
The 175-nation Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or CITES, was discussing new proposals on regulating the trade in number of plant and animal species, including an all-out ban on the export of Atlantic bluefin that has been particularly opposed by seafood-mad Japan. Read complete article on Aol News
Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles
By editor on Mar 13, 2010 | In Conservation, Closures, US Federal Government | Send feedback »
From Aol News:
By JAY LINDSAY, AP
BOSTON -The federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritime trades. Read complete article on Aol News