Earth Talk: Re-using greywater at home
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Re-using your greywater may be the only way to keep your lawn and garden healthy without taking more than your fair share of the community’s precious freshwater reserves.
Search Results for wildlife
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New George Washington National Forest Plan balances multiple uses
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Today, the U.S. Forest Service’s Southern Regional Forester released the Final Forest Plan that will direct management of the George Washington National Forest.
Birds and windows: A deadly dilemma
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When a bird flew into the window of Becky Schneider’s office at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center last year, the avian ecologist rushed outside and found a stunned flycatcher that flew off shortly afterward.
Assessing the risks of genetically engineered crops
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Earth Talk examines the potential health and environmental impacts of so many genetically engineered organisms in our food supply.
Study: Citizen scientist data collection increases risk of error
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Using amateur citizen scientists to collect data, such as types of trees in a forest, would seem like an ideal way for budget-strapped agencies and organizations to augment their workforce.
Over 210,000 Virginians submit comments in support of curbing carbon pollution
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Since the EPA first began collecting them, more than 7 million Americans have submitted public comments in support of national standards to limit dangerous carbon pollution from power plants.
Governor McAuliffe announces Civil War battlefield preservation grants
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced 13 grant awards to organizations working to preserve historic Civil War battlefields for the enjoyment of Virginians for years to come.
Shenandoah National Park seeks public input on proposed chronic wasting disease management plan
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The National Park Service is seeking to amend the approved 2013 Chronic Wasting Disease Detection/Assessment Plan, Shenandoah National Park.
Staunton non-profit website launches a new way to give
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“Compound interest is the most powerful force in the universe.” This statement is the hallmark of the newly launched non-profit website and charitable service, Giv2Giv.org.
Vehicle-deer collisions can impact your car insurance
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November is the peak month for collisions between vehicles and deer. Motorists need to be careful, especially when driving at dawn or dusk and in areas where deer are prevalent.
