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streamgage

Building public awareness with Water Monitoring

How Streamgages Monitor Streamflow U.S. Geological Survey – Used to generate continuous streamflow information year-round, a streamgage is a structure installed beside a stream or river that contains equipment to measures and record the water level of the stream. Used during emergencies to provide water level

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World Cleanup Day

Join the movement for a clean planet! World Cleanup Day – Held over the course of a 24-hour period, World Cleanup Day aims to raise awareness of the mismanaged waste crisis by mobilizing all spheres of society to participate in cleanup actions. Aimed at combating the

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western hemisphere

Hurricanes in a Changing Climate

A Force of Nature NASA – Stronger hurricanes are becoming more common in a warmer climate and researchers suggest that the most damaging U.S. hurricanes are three times more frequent than 100 years ago, and that the proportion of major hurricanes (Category 3 or above) in

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paper cups

Paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups

It is better to bring your own mug when buying the take away coffee. FoodTechBiz – Replacing single use plastic cups with paper ones is problematic and research shows that a paper cup that ends up in nature can also cause damage as they also contain

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National Park Service Birthday

What’s Your Park Story? National Park Service – Founded on August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was created to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.” Join

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national honey bee day

The Buzz on National Honey Bee Day

“Bee engaged” in pollinator-friendly agricultural production National Honey Board – World Bee Day 2023 calls for global action to support pollinator-friendly agricultural production and highlights the importance of protecting bees and other pollinators, particularly through evidence-based agricultural production practices. Why do honey bees deserve their own

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environmental education

Why Environmental Education is Important for Children

The world is not left to us by our parents, It is lent to us by our children. Naturpac – It is more important than ever to teach children about the environment and sustainability, not only in school but also at home. Children need to learn

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World Lion Day

Let Lions Live The Safari Collection – World Lion Day aims to raise awareness about the plight of lions and gather support for their conservation, protecting lions by increasing connectivity between their habitats and improving coexistence with the communities who live alongside them. Guarding our temples,

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World Tiger Day

Celebrate World Tiger Day

The beautiful, awe-inspiring tiger is one of our planet’s most iconic animals World Wildlife Fund – International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29th as a way to raise awareness about this magnificent big cat, but wild tiger numbers have dropped by more than

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Mangrove Ecosystem

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

Mangroves are rare, spectacular and prolific ecosystems on the boundary between land and sea UNESCO – Adopted by the General Conference of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2015 and celebrated every year on July 26, the International Day for the Conservation of

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