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About Minnesota Sea Grant Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) is one of 34 nationwide federal-university partnership programs in every coastal and Great Lakes state, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Sea Grant programs draw on the expertise of more than 3,000 scientists, engineers, public outreach experts, educators and students to help citizens better understand, conserve and use America's coastal resources. MNSG partners with the University of Minnesota and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and has offices in Duluth and the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

MEXICO — Utility-scale solar projects have been expanding across New York because of a need for renewable energy development due to changes in policies at the state level. Farmers and landowners are being approached with exploratory offers to lease (or purchase) their land for solar development. Leases can provide extra income to landowners, but this leasing decision can affect the property for many years. Many concerns exist and questions remain unanswered. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will host an online workshop to discuss some of the implications of solar sitting on...

Posted by EarthSky Voices in Earth | Human World | April 18, 2021 An entomologist explains why it’s a good idea to be nice to the spiders you encounter and consider a live-and-let-live policy. He comes in peace. Image via Matt Bertone. I know it may be hard to convince you, but let me try: Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home. Why? Because spiders are an important part of nature and our indoor ecosystem – as well as being fellow organisms in their own right. People like to think of their dwellings as safely insulated from the outside world, but many types of spid...

The NACS Master of Convenience designation acknowledges the hard work and investment NACS members have made in their personal leadership development. It is awarded to convenience retailers who have attended 3 or more of the 5 NACS Executive Education programs. For questions, contact Brandi Mauro, NACS Education Program Manager: bmauro@convenience.org or (703) 518-4223. Who Should Attend? Individuals preparing to take on key leadership roles in NACS retail member companies should attend the NACS Executive Leadership Program. This program provides opportunities to supplement experience with fo...

Zooming loggers, high-fiving naturalists, and forest landowner workshops Published Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, 10:22 am Join AFP's 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Front Page » Breaking News » Zooming loggers, high-fiving naturalists, and forest landowner workshops In addition to offering many programs online during the pandemic, Virginia Master Naturalists have continued to work on stewardship projects while following health and safety protocols. Photo by ...