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Word from the Smokies: Park birds may have benefited from Clean Air Act By Frances Figart, GUEST COLUMNIST © Neal Lewis, NPS | N. Lewis Warblers like the Black-throated Green Warbler are at the highest risk of illness and death from ground-level ozone, which not only harms avian respiratory systems but also damages vegetation that they depend on for food and shelter. Photo courtesy of N. Lewis. The World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report released in September of 2020 brought the sad news that population sizes of mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have decli...

The GREAT Institute Webinar Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Education and Training Event Type Give a comprehensive overview of the Post-Secondary Canadian CEA Education and Training sector. Identify gaps and opportunities for growth in the CEA Education and Training space. Explore potential for multi-institutional integrated training packages.​ Present recent progress in CEA STEM module development and deployment for primary and secondary school students. Discuss the state of CEA sector public awareness, and opportunities to enhance the awareness of the importance ...

WBGZ Radio 1/11/2021 | By Ross Pearson - WBGZ Radio Lewis and Clark Community College’s Fire Science program has earned recognition as a Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) college from the National Fire Academy. The NFA is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The designation is part of an effort to standardize fire science education programs nationally. Fire Science Coordinator at LCCC Edward Burnley tells the Big Z that upon completion, students should meet standards in any further program in the field. play for comments   Upon graduation of the LC Fi...

The Dwight A. Holder Award was awarded to Paul Leonard, for outstanding work and sustained achievement that foster understanding, wise use, and conservation of natural and cultural resources. The Award is named in honor of Mr. Holder's illustrious career as an entrepreneur and public servant. As Chairman of the South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission he led South Carolina's parks into a new era of service to the people of South Carolina and the nation. The Award recognizes outstanding work by doctoral candidates in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management;...