Invasive Species News Monitoring

Volunteer group attempts to exterminate invasive pest from local waters: 'Near impossible to eradicate'

"Unfortunately, I think we are fighting a losing battle." by Leslie SattlerMarch 10, 2025 A volunteer group in Tasmania has cleared a whopping 260 kilograms (573 pounds) of North Pacific seastars from local waters, tackling one of Australia's …

Train online or in-person to become volunteer lake monitor

NEWS RELEASE MI DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY ************************ The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collect and share surface water quality data statewide, is accepting …

Nashville’s riverfront safety report: A closer look one year after Riley Strain was reported missing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Just over a year ago, University of Missouri student Riley Strain was first reported missing in the downtown Nashville area. Strain and his fraternity brothers had come to Nashville on a formal trip, according to details from the …

UH team helps knock back little fire ants in Lanikai

Reading time: 2 minutesLittle fire ant queen and workers (Photo courtesy: Hawaiʻi Ant Lab) Nearly all little fire ants along the Lanikai loop in Windward Oʻahu are on track for eradication thanks to the efforts of University of Hawaiʻi researchers working …

How river restoration ebbs flood risk in Edmundston

At the start of summer 2023, in the northwestern New Brunswick district of Saint-Jacques, a sudden and intense rainstorm dumped a reported 150 millimetres of rain in an hour onto the small city of Edmundston. The resulting flash floods affected over 230 …

12% of Haryana’s forests taken over by invasive species: Lantara Camara, a rapidly growing species, tops list of 5 ...

Australia’s extinction crisis: 21 species join threatened list

The Australian Government has added 21 new species of fauna and flora to the threatened species list, with six more being uplisted to higher threat categories. This decision underscores Australia’s worsening extinction crisis as the nation continues to …

12% of Haryana’s forests taken over by invasive species, Lantana tops list

US national park staff cuts put nature and visitors at risk

The Trump administration, as part of its downsizing of the federal government, fired roughly 1,000 National Park Service (NPS) employees, who manage protected areas in the U.S. With more terminations on the horizon, former NPS employees are sounding the …

Skin in the game: mink coat at ethical fashion show fuels sustainability debate

Gabriela Hearst is an ethical fashion designer, with sustainability at the heart of her brand. And she wants to sell you a mink coat. Hearst’s Paris fashion week show included a coat, jacket and stole made from vintage real fur. “We bought all these old …

Fish and Game schedules public meeting in Pocatello to discuss 2025 Strategic Plan Update

Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region will be hosting a public meeting to gather input for the 2025 Strategic Plan Update on March 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Southeast Region office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello. Fish and Game …

Wildfire mitigation: Bringing out the sheep, goats to keep vegetation in check

When Raia Olsen, owner of Oahu Grazers, pulls up to the solar farm in Mililani and lets her flock of sheep out of the trailer, they know just what to do. Once she opens the trailer gate, the white Dorper sheep make a beeline for the tasty grass and get …

Red-letter day: Worm moon becomes a spooky blood moon this week

This week's full moon will come with a special treat – a total lunar eclipse, which will turn the moon a spooky blood red color. While the eclipse will last from 1:47 a.m. EDT to 4:10 a.m. EDT Friday morning, March’s full moon reaches peak illumination …

City Council discusses helping with cesspool conversion

Oahu voters in November approved a City Charter amendment to create a city-managed climate resiliency fund. That fund — to be supported by 0.5% of the city’s estimated annual real property tax revenue — supposedly would finance preventive, restorative and …

What’s shaking in the sugarbush? Q&A with maple researcher, Mark Isslehardt

Steam rises from one of the early boils at the Gagne sugarhouse in Highgate.   Josh Ellerbrock FRANKLIN COUNTY — Steam rises once again across Vermont this March, as maple season gets its start.  Traditionally, Vermont families begin harvesting and boiling …

Government Notes: Cedar Rapids continues work on $20M Kingston Yard parking garage

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids is pressing forward with the construction of a five-story, $20 million parking structure near Kingston Yard. City crews …

MI Forest Service staff chopped by federal layoffs

Since the start of February, thousands of U.S. federal employees have been affected by a wave of sudden, mass layoffs incited by President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The United States Forest Service (USFS), which …

How a turf war between lizards in Florida affects mosquitoes and maybe your health

Mosquitoes might be the bane of a summer barbecue in Kendall or a stroll on Miami Beach, but researchers in Florida are now also looking at the insects’ more obscure targets — and how even a tiny, orange-flapped lizard could play a role in protecting our …

Skunk mating season: How to keep the critters away

Michigan may have more foul odors this spring amid skunk mating season. Animal control experts recommend guidance to keep the critters out of your yard or property. Foul odors in the Michigan spring air could signal skunks nearby as the critters pair up. …

Golden Software Upgrades Surfer Mapping Package with Google Maps Downloads and Enhanced 3D Visualization

GOLDEN, CO, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Golden Software has added the ability to download georeferenced Google aerial and satellite images to map projects in the latest version of its Surfer mapping and 3D visualization …

CALIFORNIA COASTKEEPER ALLIANCE CALLS FOR ACTION AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING UNDERMINES THE CLEAN WATER ACT

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 4th, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of San Francisco v. EPA and ruled in favor of the City of San Francisco, who challenged the U.S. EPA’s authority to …

Kangaroo Protection Act Introduced to Ban the Sale of Kangaroo Body Parts in the U.S.

Members of Congress say United States won’t be a market for skins from kangaroos slain in their native habitats WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy …

SuperBrothers Sounds Alarm: A New Threat to America's Wastewater Systems

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new challenge for wastewater treatment facilities and environmental agencies across the United States: the improper disposal of personal …

D&B Engineers and Architects Expands With Three New Hires in Fourth Quarter

Jack Gill of Merrick, Maxim Safronov of Bethpage and Carson Ann Stecher of Sayville Join the Team at D&B WOODBURY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- D&B Engineers and Architects, a leading engineering and consulting …

Watch The European's interview with Rinad El-Rabaa of iFuel

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2025 is expected to be a promising year for the global aviation industry, with experts predicting its value could soar to $1 trillion, up from $896 billion in 2023. This optimistic …

Team Broken Compass find their way to win The Legend Expedition Race in Tasmania

The third edition of the AR World Series Legend Expedition adventure race delivered a wild and spectacular course in Southern Tasmania. BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The third edition of the Legend …

Prodigy Clean Energy and Lloyd’s Register team up on transportable nuclear power plants with Canadian Govt investment

The joint effort will produce requirements to start power plant fabrication by late 2020s SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today at CERAWeek, Prodigy Clean Energy and Lloyd’s Register (LR) announced a …

National Ocean Science Trusts Launch West Coast Ocean Science Action Agenda

Providing the science needed to address serious ocean and coastal challenges facing the West Coast. SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two ocean science trusts in the United States have joined forces to launch a major …

Budget Cars for Indiana Students: Indy Auto Man Reveals What Models Are Popular in 2025

Indianapolis dealer shares statistics on the most popular car models students prefer to buy and explain their advantages. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Indy Auto Man used car dealership is disclosing …

New Report Examines the Link Between Indoor Air Quality and Home Cleaning Practices

SHERMAN OAKS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indoor air quality (IAQ) is emerging as a significant public health concern, with research showing that the quality of air inside homes and businesses can have a direct impact on …

Universal Pest & Termite Warns Residents of Costly Mistake: Confusing Termites and Ants

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Universal Pest & Termite, a leading Pest Control / Termite Company with locations in Virginia Beach and Newport News, is celebrating 25 years in business. As part of …

Enerflo Unveils Four Powerful New Features to Simplify Solar Sales and Enhance Homeowner Savings

Enerflo announces the launch of four new native features designed to optimize the solar sales process and improve savings forecasting for homeowners. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enerflo, the end-to-end solar …

Klean Industries and Viva Energy Advances Sustainability with Tire Recycling Initiative at Geelong Refinery

Klean and Viva have partnered to launch a tire recycling initiative at the Geelong Refinery to transform end-of-life tires into valuable and circular resources. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Klean Industries …

Protect Environmental Expands National Footprint with Acquisition of Radon Systems LLC and Cliff Cummings Water Services

Acquisition Enhances Radon and Water Testing & Treatment Services Across 9 Key Markets LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Protect Environmental, a national leader in radon testing, mitigation, and vapor intrusion …

Spring Cleaning for Success: How Businesses Can Transform Operations Through Strategic Cleanouts

New data reveals systemic facility cleanouts boost productivity while reducing costs and advancing corporate sustainability goals. ADDISON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CheckSammy, the leading bulk waste and sustainability …

Automotive Climate Control Systems Market worth $27.3 Billion by 2032, Driven by Smart & Energy-Efficient Technologies

OREGON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Automotive Climate Control Systems Market, by Technology (Automatic and Manual), by Vehicle Type (Passenger …

Inc. Names InnovationForce’s Kim Getgen and Linda Hill to Its 2025 Female Founders 500 List

Inc.’s eighth annual Female Founders list highlights the nation’s top business leaders who challenge the status quo to tackle the world’s biggest problems RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inc., the leading media …

INDIGO Biosciences Launches Dopamine Receptor D1 Reporter Assay for Neurological and Psychiatric Research

New Cell-Based Assay Supports Drug Discovery for DRD1-Targeted Therapies STATE COLLEGE, PA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INDIGO Biosciences, a premier provider of cell-based assay solutions, has introduced its Human Dopamine …

Meatable Strengthens Ties with Meat Industry Making Strategic Hiring Moves and Headlining Events

LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meatable, the leader in cultivated meat technology, is solidifying its position as an ally to the global meat industry by strengthening their team with industry veterans and participating in key …