Invasive round gobies have recently been caught in NY's Capital Region and DEC is looking to determine how widespread these fish are. Anglers: if you catch a round goby, do not release it back into the water. Take photos and note the location, then email DEC at [email protected].
Join our friends @womensail today for a FREE episode of their virtual story slam, She-Sailor Sea Stories, featuring Tracy Edwards telling the original story of @maidenfactor at 4:00pm EST! Register HERE: https://t.co/VbVsGgfNg1 #womensupportingwomen
What does environmental racism look like? A study in The Bronx found that those living near sites which emit more pollution were 13% more likely to be POC. They’re 66% more likely to be hospitalized for asthma than those who live farther away https://t.co/9GlKktIgIG
Are you following #BlackInNature?
The feed is full of talented folks sharing their experience in nature & environmental science.
Like @sci_with_miy below sharing how people in her life have supported her in feeling safe in nature.
Check it out & give them a follow!
Asthma is the leading cause of school absences for children. School buses shouldn’t be the cause of respiratory issues and force kids to miss school! We need a #CleanRide4Kids. Enter our Drawing Contest: https://t.co/iW9X50bGBY #AsthmaAwarenessMonth
Calling all NY kids & parents! @nylcv is holding a Clean School Bus Drawing Contest to support their Clean Buses for Healthy Niños project. Get creative & learn about the environmental & health benefits of zero emissions school buses! https://t.co/AlMlk9cCCL @EarthShareNY
Whether its watching an environmental documentary, planting a garden, donating to your favorite cause, or picking up litter on a walk, there are plenty of ways to celebrate today! #earthday
A reminder from Kristin Kimball (Author, Farmer) on #EarthDay "...it is reassuring to know some things will always ring true here. If we sow seeds, we will have food to share. If we take care of our land, we will have clean water to drink and clean air to breathe." (1/3)
Join WLT's Signs of Spring Challenge! Have you noticed these red blossoms outside? They come from Red Maples (Acer rubrum), one of the most common trees in North America. Can you find your own maple blossom? Tag @WLT_NY and #WLTsignsofspring, and we'll share it!
We need a staggering amount of money to finance solutions to climate change. Retirement funds are one tool we could use to tackle the problem. https://t.co/6fdd1IeSiT
#Green401K
The Land Trust has created maps of each of the 11 Finger Lakes to enhance your understanding of the watersheds in our region. Visit https://t.co/U0nLcaSFmC to learn more about our efforts and find out what you can do to safeguard water quality in the #FLX.
Coffee and Cardinals Event this Saturday, January 18th, at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar, NY.
Come in to look out at the #bird feeders. We’ll discuss tips for identifying our hardy winter residents.
More info: https://t.co/nLor1GPIDc
Only 100 days left until Earth Day 50! A broad coalition of communities will be turning out in huge numbers this spring around the world to show support for climate action. What efforts to preserve our planet will you make before April 22nd? #TogetherWeCan#EarthDay2020