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Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s Job Board Launches
Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, continues their community outreach support with their latest Job Board project. The Job Board was launched in early March as a way of connecting job seekers with local businesses in the Lake Hopatcong area. “Since we are in contact with local... - May 25, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Audubon International Announces Search for New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Audubon International has announced that Executive Director Doug Bechtel will be leaving the organization for a leadership position with New Hampshire Audubon. "Doug has done a superb job for Audubon International since joining us in January 2014 and we wish him well... - May 19, 2016 - Audubon International
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Gilbert Elementary for Career Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) was one of the many presenters at F.M. Gilbert Elementary School’s annual Career Day, held on Friday, May 13. As part of its ongoing Schools and Youth Outreach programming, KIB board members attended the event and spoke to two classes of third graders about what... - May 18, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Source Molecular Attends 10th National Monitoring Conference
Source Molecular Corporation participated in the 10th National Monitoring Conference held May 2-6, 2016, in Tampa, Florida. This biennial conference was planned and organized by the National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) and co-sponsored and facilitated by the North American Lake... - May 16, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Cited in Florida Stormwater Group’s Webinar
Scientist lauds Source Molecular's microbial source tracking services. - May 16, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards
Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for the 2016 “Mayor and KIB Proud Partners Awards.” These awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making significant contributions towards making Irving a better place... - May 15, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Green Circle Salons is Hair to Help Furry Victims of Fort McMurray Wildfires
In response to the ravaging wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Green Circle Salons, in collaboration with Salon Magazine and Fabric Depot, is announcing the donation of 100 pet beds, made entirely of locally reclaimed materials, to pets that have been victimized by this local disaster. Using... - May 15, 2016 - Green Circle Salons
KIB and Acosta Cares Partner for Park Beautification Project
Almost one year to the day that they originally scheduled the project, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and Acosta Marketing Group, which includes Mosaic Sales Solutions, partnered to paint at the Lively Pointe Swimming Pool. On Friday, May 6, 88 employee volunteers gathered at the location to... - May 14, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Green Mountain College and Audubon International Announce New Sustainability Partnership
Two sustainability-focused organizations – Green Mountain College (based in Poultney, VT) and Audubon International (based in Troy, NY) - are kicking off a comprehensive partnership to promote environmental stewardship and make sustainability education programs available to all. This effort will train future sustainability professionals, building on Audubon Internationals’ vast network of environmentally-responsible facilities and GMC's cutting edge, online graduate curriculum in sustainability. - May 13, 2016 - Audubon International
Source Molecular Presents at 2016 Recreational Waters Conference
Source Molecular Corporation joined the 2016 Recreational Waters Conference hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Science and Technology from April 12 to 15, at the JW Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mauricio Larenas of Source Molecular presented a poster entitled,... - May 13, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Wise Men Announces Its Participation at SAPPHIRE® NOW to Showcase SAP® S/4HANA and SAP Fiori®
Wise Men Consultants Inc., an SAP partner, today announced that it will participate at SAPPHIRE® NOW and ASUG Annual Conference being held May 17–19 in Orlando, Florida, in booth #1481. Demonstrations, incredible giveaways and great presentations will take place in the Wise Men booth. - May 11, 2016 - Wise Men Solutions
Solar Industry Gets Down to Business at the 2016 Midwest Solar Expo
The 3rd Annual Midwest Solar Expo is returning to the Twin Cities May 17-19, 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown. - May 05, 2016 - Midwest Solar Expo
Planting Trees for Our Children
The MFC partners with Treecycler to help extend the reach of reforestation activities on school trust lands. Treecycler allows users to donate money toward tree-planting projects by redeeming codes found on product packaging, in the mail, or online. The codes can be redeemed for the MFC’s project, “Planting Trees for Our Children” by visiting: http://bit.ly/TreecyclerMFC - April 29, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
LHF Earth Day Free Giveaway and Facebook Contest
Beginning this Earth Day, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation announces a free giveaway and Facebook contest to get everyone more involved in litter cleanup efforts. Local residents can stop by the foundation office to get their free trash grabber pole beginning on April 22, 2016 while supplies last. - April 23, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Earth Day Brings Convenient E-Waste Management to CrossIron Mills Patrons
Electronic Recycling Association and CrossIron Mills partner to offer the public secure and responsible disposal of unwanted electronic equipment. - April 21, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Consumer Tech Startup, Module Threatens to Make Major Tech Manufacturers Obsolete
"All major consumer technology companies are treating their customers and our planet with total disregard. Module will change this. "One year ago, a small team decided that the current rate of technology consumption needed to change. In order to force this change a new kind of company... - April 20, 2016 - Vince Lovrich
A Web Series on Climate Change Hosted by a Man on the Moon Premieres on Mother Earth Day
“La Granda Bildo” combines a news program with a fictional reality show to address climate change. - April 17, 2016 - La Granda Bildo
The Gift of Dignity: Marginalized Edmontonians Receive Truckload of Donated Tech
The Electronic Recycling Association donates 30 computers to Boyle Street Community Services. - April 16, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Collaboration for Green Schools Earns “Space to Grow” National Award
Chicago Public Schools, City of Chicago, Healthy Schools Campaign, MWRD, and Openlands partnership earns honors. - April 15, 2016 - Conservation Design Forum
Ampleharvest.org Invites Home/Community Gardeners to Participate in Garden Food Waste Survey
Asking the question: How much more do you grow than you can use? - April 14, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s 3rd Annual Block Party Will Celebrate NJ’s Largest Lake on May 7, 2016
The Lake Hopatcong Block Party, hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is poised to be a day that celebrates New Jersey’s largest lake: from recreation and leisure to business and everyday living. The third-annual event, to be held from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2016 (rain or shine). - April 14, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Discover a New Way to Search for Wildlife Tours
A new website, Blue Sky Wildlife, offers wildlife enthusiasts a new way to search for wildlife tours and ecotourism experiences from a global collection, ranging from birds to butterflies and mammals to wildflowers. - April 14, 2016 - Blue Sky Wildlife
MS Passes Resolution Celebrating American Tree Farm System's 75th Anniversary
American Tree Farm System 75th Anniversary Resolution - April 09, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Equine Engagement Workshop Kicks-Off ASPCA Help a Horse Day at Peaceful Acres Horses | April 23, 2016
Understand Horses & Discover The Perfect (Rescued) Equine Partner to Adopt or Sponsor. - April 09, 2016 - Susan Kayne
Healthcare, Parent, and Faith Organizations Join Together for the First Time to Discuss Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy
Meet, Eat, & Discover: Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy, a luncheon and conversation on April 7, will bring together for the first time North Carolina’s healthcare, parent and faith organizations to explore how children’s health is directly impacted by our reliance on... - April 06, 2016 - Mothers & Others for Clean Air, a program of the American Lung Association of the Southeast
REDmeters Launches the Dredging RM2: "Bill By Tonnage"
REDmeters just released the new RM2, a non-nuclear in-line density meter that can be mounted on any dredging vessel. This is new for the dredging world, that has been struggling to justify contractual pricing with performance. As a result, contractual negotiations today, are mostly based on... - April 02, 2016 - REDmeters
Biotechnology, Volunteers, and Virtual Reality: a New Attack on Oil Spills
OneFarm Project Aims to Reverse Decades of Pollution on the Niger Delta, One Farm at a Time. - April 01, 2016 - Sustainability International
Summer Sleepaway Camp Isn’t Just for Kids
Camp Arcadia, a fourth-generation, family-operated overnight summer camp for girls in Southern Maine, is offering two weeks of “Family Camp” for Summer 2016, tailored to families and friend groups of all ages looking for an all-inclusive, healthy, rustic getaway at a reasonable price. - March 31, 2016 - Camp Arcadia, Summer Camp for Girls
Climate-KIC Nominated for Two 2016 Guardian Awards
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has been shortlisted in the Communicating Sustainability and Collaboration categories of the 2016 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards. - March 18, 2016 - Climate-KIC
EarthShare Welcomes Meri-Margaret Deoudes as New CEO
Innovative Change Agent Joins as Leader of EarthShare, America’s Largest Environmental Engagement Coalition - March 12, 2016 - EarthShare
Rescue Alert - Chi Chi the Quadruple Amputee Golden Retriever Comes Home to America
On Friday the Golden Retriever who was tortured and left for dead in a trash bag in Korea, will conclude her overseas journey and begin her new life at home in the United States. Chi Chi (which means “loving”, in Korean) will arrive at LAX at 1:30PM PST, accompanied by her Korean caretaker, and veterinarian. Before she is united with her new family in Arizona, members of the press are invited to to film the “Welcome Home” celebration. - March 11, 2016 - Animal Rescue Media Education
ECOlunchbox Debuts New Lunchware Line at Housewares Show
ECOlunchbox (ecolunchboxes.com) will be displaying its innovative new line of plastic-free food packing accessories at the 2016 Home + Housewares Show, March 5th through March 8th in Chicago, IL. - March 05, 2016 - ECOlunchbox
NC Life Sciences Start-Up Awarded NSF Phase II Grant Synthetic Alternative to Use of Wild Fish as Bait in a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
Kepley BioSystems, a North Carolina start-up, has been awarded a coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase II SBIR grant for developing a synthetic, environmentally neutral alternative to help stem the continued depletion of wild fish; while at the same time, addressing a multi-billion dollar... - March 04, 2016 - Kepley Biosystems Incorporated
Pacifica’s Ernest Camacho Appointed to Board of Directors for Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Pacifica is pleased to announce that Ernest Camacho, President and Chief Executive Officer for Pacifica Services, Inc. has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce. Board Chairman, Gilbert Vasquez issued the following statement today regarding the... - March 02, 2016 - Pacifica Services Inc
Pacifica’s Charbel Sfeir Selected as Top 20 Under 40 Honoree by ENR California
Pacifica is proud to announce that Charbel Sfeir, a Regional Program Liaison for Pacifica Services, Inc., has been named by Engineering News-Record California (ENR California) as a Top 20 Under 40 honoree. Each year, ENR California honors twenty (20) young professionals under the age of 40 based... - March 02, 2016 - Pacifica Services Inc
Pacifica’s Ernest Camacho Appointed Chairman of Governing Board for Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Pacifica is pleased to announce that Ernest Camacho, President and Chief Executive Officer for Pacifica Services, Inc. has been appointed Chairman of the Governing Board for Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. “Ernie Camacho has been a stalwart presence on the Governing Board and I am so... - March 02, 2016 - Pacifica Services Inc
Centuries of Polish History & Heritage Under Threat
The abrupt termination of Director Marek Trela from Janow Podlaski State Stud, Director Jerzy Bialobok from Michalow State Stud, and Chief Arabian Horse Specialist Anna Stojanowska from the Agricultural Property Agency in Poland has shocked the worldwide equine community. Although nothing is more... - February 26, 2016 - Horsefly Films
New Expanded Midwest Solar Expo: NABCEP Workshops, Storage Symposium, and More
The 3rd annual Midwest Solar Expo is returning to the greater Minneapolis region May 17-19, 2016. The highly-anticipated conference attracts hundreds of solar executives from across the country and is offering a new and improved format and location. The expanded three-day conference will feature... - February 19, 2016 - Midwest Solar Expo
MST Study Says Concho River Needs Further Sampling
Source Molecular assisted researchers in a microbial source tracking project on the bacteria-impaired Concho River in Texas. - February 18, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. Acquires Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy and Pathfinder Land and Ranch Management; Dallas-Based Holding Company Acquires Wyoming Conservancy
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. announced it has acquired Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy, LLC and Pathfinder Land and Ranch Management with related assets from Pathfinder Renewable Wind Energy, LLC. The acquisition includes Sweetwater River Conservancy, LLC and its associated conservation banks. The Wyoming-based, Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy, offers developers habitat and species credits. - February 10, 2016 - Sammons Enterprises
Audubon International Launches BioBlitz 2016, a Nature Competition for Golf Courses
Environmental nonprofit organization launches second annual species-counting competition for golf courses across the world. - February 03, 2016 - Audubon International
California Sunlight Corporation Names Mark Palmer President
Long-time Tech Veteran and Business Leader Joins Rapidly Growing Solar Energy Business. - February 03, 2016 - California Sunlight Corporation
Source Molecular’s MST Analysis Cited in FSA Winter Conference Presentation
Source Molecular helped Charlotte County rule out sewage as the source of fecal contamination in Sunshine Lake. - January 31, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Non-Profit Player in Manitoba E-Cycling Offers Free Community Cleanup Support
The Electronic Recycling Association offers Winnipeg and area community associations free e-waste collection and removal for community cleanup initiatives - January 31, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Lake Hopatcong Petition Tops 1,000 Signatures Lake Hopatcong Foundation Urges Legislators to "Make 2016 the Year of Lake Hopatcong"
More than 1,000 people have already put their name to a petition that urges legislators in Trenton to properly fund the management of Lake Hopatcong. “Lake Hopatcong is the state’s largest lake, with 45 miles of shoreline and 2,500 acres of fresh water, enjoyed by hundreds of thousands... - January 31, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Lake Hopatcong 3rd Annual Block Party Set for May 7, 2016: Lake Hopatcong Foundation Calling for Vendors and Sponsors for Annual Lake Celebration
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit is hosting the 3rd Annual Block Party set for May 7, 2016. They are looking for a variety of vendors, including local non-profit organizations, businesses, craft vendors, and food sales. - January 29, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Adirondack White Out Weekend Schedule Announced
A two-day winter festival held on President's weekend in the western Adirondack community of Clifton-Fine has released it’s full schedule. Main events will be underway Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th with a small, evening kickoff in Wanakena, NY on Friday, February... - January 23, 2016 - Adirondack White Out Weekend
The Preserve Golf Club Celebrates Eight Years as a Signature Sanctuary
The Preserve Golf Club, the only golf course in Mississippi to be certified through the Audubon International Signature Program, has been recognized for continued sustainable management of natural resources. The Preserve joined the Signature program in 2004, before construction began. The Preserve... - January 22, 2016 - Audubon International
Animal Activist Who Led the Way to Turn a Texas Cattle Ranch Into Rowdy Girl Sanctuary for Farm Animals, Named VegNews Magazine’s 2015 Rookie Activist of the Year
In the heart of Texas, Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Inc. is now the safe haven and the forever home to over 65 farm animals, and "that number is growing," according to Renee King-Sonnen. She convinced her husband to cease operations of their former cattle ranch in late 2014, so that the animals who live there would be saved and could call the sanctuary home. - January 20, 2016 - Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Inc.
Largest US Fishery Proves It’s Sustainable, Again
Alaska pollock fishery certified to MSC Fisheries Standard again. - January 18, 2016 - Marine Stewardship Council