Latest news releases from PR.com for Environment, Conservation & Wildlife Organizations. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:57:36 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110075 Brian May, guitarist of Queen, and Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Queen + Paul Rodgers (and also of Free and Bad Company), join 140 researchers to urge the governments of all nations to stop the slaughter of sharks. With the "Manifesto for Immediate Worldwide Shark Conservation Actions," that has been signed by 140 shark specialists around the world, they ask governments for protection of endangered shark species, [PR.com - October 09, 2008] Shark Research Institute http://www.pr.com/press-release/110075 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109801 The N.C. Water Rights Committee is announcing that while new legislation signed into law on July 31 by Gov. Mike Easley does expand the ability of the governor and local communities to respond when drought conditions worsen, it does not apply to Alcoa’s hydroelectric operations on the Yadkin River, also known as “the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project.” The law, titled “An Act to Improve Drought [PR.com - October 09, 2008] N.C. Water Rights Committee http://www.pr.com/press-release/109801 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109920 Hunting and fishing are healthy escapes, and the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) wants to relieve sportsmen of the daily grind through a partnership with Traveling Sportsman Magazine (TSM). “There are tons of publications out on the market, but the quality of Traveling Sportsman Magazine, in terms of photography and content, sets it apart from the rest,” says Annie Jones, ADWA director of [PR.com - October 09, 2008] American Deer & Wildlife Alliance http://www.pr.com/press-release/109920 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109277 For a limited time the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) will be inviting members and supporters to receive a discounted yearly subscription to the popular Hunting Lease Magazine, America’s #1 source for places to hunt. Director of ADWA Operations Annie Jones says, “Hunting Lease Magazine is unique—not only can you find a multitude of guides, outfitters and hunting lands, but the articles [PR.com - October 05, 2008] American Deer & Wildlife Alliance http://www.pr.com/press-release/109277 http://www.pr.com/press-release/108856 The Cosanti Foundation presents the twenty-seventh annual Colly Concert at Arcosanti on October 11, 2008, honoring the life of Corolyn "Colly" Woods Soleri. It sounds like an architectural fairy tale. Paolo Soleri falls in love with the elder daughter of his first client, Nora Woods, as they all build an innovative desert house in Cave Creek Arizona. A honeymoon to Italy lasts five years and yields a [PR.com - October 03, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/108856 http://www.pr.com/press-release/108819 EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC announced that they have signed an Exclusive Patent License Agreement. This royalty-based agreement grants EOS Remediation an exclusive world-wide license to manufacture, use, and sell the technology known as VOS™, a “Thixotropic Gel for Vadose Zone [PR.com - October 02, 2008] EOS Remediation, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/108819 http://www.pr.com/press-release/108431 SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc, a leading developer of building and roofing integrated photovoltaic application technologies, today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter-of-intent for a three-year supply agreement with SBM Solar Inc. Under the letter of intent, SolarPower Restoration Systems plans to purchase from SBM Solar Inc. a minimum of 10-MW of PV modules per annum from 2009 through 2011. The SBM [PR.com - October 01, 2008] SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/108431 http://www.pr.com/press-release/107632 BOOST Speaker, Registered Architect and LEED accredited professional Jason Kliwinski to give presentation entitled ”Life-Cycles: Historic Preservation, Adaptive Re-Use, & Sustainability - Natural Fits” in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 4th. [PR.com - September 26, 2008] Building Open Opportunity Structures Together http://www.pr.com/press-release/107632 http://www.pr.com/press-release/107641 Amendment 4 will preserve land and wildlife. [PR.com - September 26, 2008] Citizens for Conservation Land, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/107641 http://www.pr.com/press-release/106954 On September 24th, IPY celebrates its sixth ‘International Polar Day' focusing on People in Polar Regions, especially on community and cultural well-being, health issues, and the role of the Arctic in the global economy. Information and activities have been planned for media and educators including researcher profiles, radio events, local and global discussions, and a virtual balloon launch. [PR.com - September 24, 2008] IPY http://www.pr.com/press-release/106954 http://www.pr.com/press-release/106728 Human Nature Dance Theatre returns to Arcosanti. [PR.com - September 21, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/106728 http://www.pr.com/press-release/106741 The Charleston Parks Conservancy, an organization dedicated to upgrading City of Charleston parks and green spaces and rallying community support and pride behind the effort, is adding a few more angels to the Holy City. [PR.com - September 21, 2008] Charleston Parks Conservancy http://www.pr.com/press-release/106741 http://www.pr.com/press-release/105561 Northeast Ohio Event to Raise Money for The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. [PR.com - September 16, 2008] Learn Green / Live Green http://www.pr.com/press-release/105561 http://www.pr.com/press-release/104529 Are you interested in learning training tips from seasoned canine pros? Or getting your furry member of the family titled as a Canine Good Citizen? What about considering adding a new family member? Be sure to mark "The Akita Rescue Fun Day Picnic" on your calendar. On September 13th, a day of celebrating Akitas at the Salem County Fairgrounds includes a number of exhibits filled with fun, two exciting raffles [PR.com - September 10, 2008] Akita Rescue of Western New York http://www.pr.com/press-release/104529 http://www.pr.com/press-release/104095 The Cosanti Foundation presents a Different Skies Electronic Music Festival concert and dinner on Saturday, September 20, 2008. [PR.com - September 07, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/104095 http://www.pr.com/press-release/101913 EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent reissue to Solutions-IES. The reissued patent, U.S. Patent No. RE40448, is for groundwater bioremediation using emulsified oils. EOS Remediation, LLC is Solutions-IES’ exclusive licensee for this technology. "The patent [PR.com - August 24, 2008] EOS Remediation, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/101913 http://www.pr.com/press-release/101034 The Moon may have a "Man in The Moon" but now apparently, for one day, the Ozone Hole had a "Man in The Ozone Hole". On August 16 the formation of the ozone hole took an uncanny resemblance to a face. It looks very similar to the painting "The Scream." The Scream is a s painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, depicting an agonised figure against a blood red sky. It is said by some to [PR.com - August 20, 2008] The Ozone Hole Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/101034 http://www.pr.com/press-release/100947 Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 11th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser on Sept. 12 features comedians Robert G. Lee and Carlos Oscar. KOLA 99.9 FM’s Cindy Davis is the evening’s MC. The event includes a no-host reception, silent auction and raffle for a luxury 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise valued at $2040. Comedy Night tickets are $50 per person; reservations required. Proceeds benefit the center’s homeless [PR.com - August 19, 2008] Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center http://www.pr.com/press-release/100947 http://www.pr.com/press-release/100583 The Shark Research Institute (SRI) presented two awards to outstanding marine conservationists in Manila, Philippines. Underwater photographer Michael Aw was awarded the prestigious 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award by SRI president Stan Waterman. The award, sponsored by Rolex, honors the memory of the late Peter Benchley, a staunch advocate for protection of sharks. Each year the awards spotlight individuals [PR.com - August 15, 2008] Shark Research Institute http://www.pr.com/press-release/100583 http://www.pr.com/press-release/99875 Support Vital Efforts to Protect Endangered Wildlife and Threatened Habitats [PR.com - August 12, 2008] GlobalSave http://www.pr.com/press-release/99875 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98858 The Cosanti Foundation presents a six-course dinner followed by a Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chamber Winds concert on Saturday, August 16th, 2008. [PR.com - August 06, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/98858 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98565 A new organization is storming its way to the front lines in the fight against global warming. [PR.com - August 05, 2008] GreenifyNow http://www.pr.com/press-release/98565 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98225 Bahamas Government urged to pass legislation to stop the killing and torture of sea turtles in The Bahamas says Bahamas Sea Turtle Conservation Group. Turtle Group asks: If Cuba can protect sea turtles, why can't The Bahamas? [PR.com - August 02, 2008] Bahamas Sea Turtle Conservation Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/98225 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97601 Kris: Could It Pour Water From Heaven and Water Paddy Fields ? A thousand years-mystery was revealed yesterday at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza, by a knowledgeable staff of the Pavilion. [PR.com - July 30, 2008] Indonesia Pavilion 2008 at the Expo Zaragoza http://www.pr.com/press-release/97601 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97048 The Shark Research Institute is proud to announce that Leonard Compagno, Ph.D. has been awarded the Gilchrist Medal for “outstanding contribution to the enhancement of marine and coastal science in South Africa, including the Southern Ocean". The Gilchrist Memorial Medal was established in 1987 by SANCOR (South African National Committee for Oceanographic Research) in association with the South African Marine [PR.com - July 24, 2008] Shark Research Institute http://www.pr.com/press-release/97048 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96471 The need to conserve resources and operate more efficiently is known. What is missing is how to do it. Knowledge is the key. Join them and gain valuable tools, strategies, processes and more on how to help your organization "Go Green Now!" [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Green Technology Alliance http://www.pr.com/press-release/96471 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94868 SolarPower Restoration Systems announced today, has signed an exclusive global product license agreement with T.Clear Corporation. T.Clear will manufacture and distributed the T.Clear SOLAR LG LIGHTGUARD® and SOLAR HG HEAVYGUARD® Protected Membrane Roof (PMR) insulation panels based on SolarPower Restoration’s SolarSeal Technologies™ “Surface Overlay” and “Power Island Systems” [PR.com - July 13, 2008] SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/94868 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93977 A stream restoration project in the Barrington Farms subdivision in Roswell, Ga. will be designed and constructed by Aquascape Environmental, a turn-key aquatic resource services firm based in Woodstock, Ga. Aquascape Environmental was awarded the Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project by the City of Roswell. The project scope includes development of plans and implementation of the construction phase for a stretch [PR.com - July 08, 2008] Aquascape Environmental http://www.pr.com/press-release/93977 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94098 SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the solar-roofing and photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop and manufacturer new photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential roofing and walls. The demand for new architectural building products that simultaneously protect the building envelope and produces renewable energy from [PR.com - July 08, 2008] SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/94098 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93101 * EPA claims, “... in the U.S., cattle emit about 5.5 million metric tons of methane per year into the atmosphere, accounting for 20% of U.S. methane emissions.” Go green and eat more fish. Portable Farms™ LLC announces the availability of their new invention, Portable Farms™ which offers an easy way to grow 100 pounds of home-grown fish and 400 heads of lettuce (or other table vegetables) per year in a small 6 foot x 8 [PR.com - July 01, 2008] Portable Farms(TM) http://www.pr.com/press-release/93101 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92080 Arcosanti's Italian Night dinner and performance on July 19, 2008 features a family-style Italian meal served by founder Paolo Soleri. [PR.com - June 26, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/92080 http://www.pr.com/press-release/91244 The Green Technology Alliance (www.GreenTechnologyAlliance.org) is an industry alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of green technologies. The GTA is focused on delivering a value exchange for all its members. [PR.com - June 19, 2008] Green Technology Alliance http://www.pr.com/press-release/91244 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90605 On June 18th, 2008, the International Polar Year 2007-8 (IPY) will launch its fifth ‘International Polar Day' focusing on Land and Life: the plants and animals of polar lands and the changing permafrost and hydrologic systems. This Polar Day occurs as hundreds of researchers focus on Arctic environments. It has been timed in conjunction with the Ninth International Conference on Permafrost (NICOP) in Fairbanks, [PR.com - June 18, 2008] IPY http://www.pr.com/press-release/90605 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90033 Brucellosis outbreak where there are no bison shows that IBMP is not working for buffalo or for cows. [PR.com - June 14, 2008] Buffalo Allies of Bozeman http://www.pr.com/press-release/90033 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89379 The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is now accepting donations to facilitate the awareness of North Carolinians as to who controls the water in their State and the citizens’ rights to influence that control. The N.C. Water Rights Committee is a group of concerned citizens, business leaders, government officials and others who have joined together to make sure that the citizens of North Carolina [PR.com - June 11, 2008] N.C. Water Rights Committee http://www.pr.com/press-release/89379 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88349 Arcosanti hosts summer jazz concerts and a Juneteenth weekend festival in celebration of emancipation. [PR.com - June 06, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/88349 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88719 "Wherever you go, Go with your full heart." Kopali Communities Ltd., creates communities, where the residents can live in full harmony with themselves and with nature in which they are a part. [PR.com - June 06, 2008] Kopali Communities Ltd., http://www.pr.com/press-release/88719 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88720 Hundreds Converge on Weekly "Show and Tell" Type Exhibition in Los Angeles to Learn More and Compare Their Own Installations of Water4Gas and to Do Related Business. Thousands of new customers are buying Water4Gas information online weekly. See Videos from the Los Angeles park get togethers here. [PR.com - June 05, 2008] Garko Factor - Water4Gas MPG Solutions http://www.pr.com/press-release/88720 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88332 Hitachi Data Systems is proud to be the Platinum sponsor of the Green Technology Alliance of Austin (GTA) first information forum, Tuesday, June 3, 8:30 am until 12:45 pm at the Microsoft Technology Center, 9606 North MoPac Expressway, Suite 200. Industry leaders in green technology from Microsoft, Hitachi, IBM and Sychron present on challenges and opportunities in the green IT space. [PR.com - June 03, 2008] Green Technology Alliance http://www.pr.com/press-release/88332 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87959 Boone County Arboretum Hosts its 6th Annual ‘Arboretum Day.’ [PR.com - June 01, 2008] Boone County Arboretum http://www.pr.com/press-release/87959