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The main findings were that Commonwealth environmental water extended the presence of Golden perch larvae through summer, decreased salinity levels in the Lower Lakes and the Coorong improving available habitat for native fish, and exported an estimated 600 000 tonnes of salt from the Basin through the Murray Mouth.

Increase forest cover with native species in degraded areas, improve the climate resiliency of coffee plants as a result of restoring tree cover, and enhance habitat value in the coffee - growing landscape.

Specifically, Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat along the length of the River Murray to improve the condition and promote the migration of native fish species; support waterbird habitat and breeding events; and, mobilise and export salts from the River Murray system.

Over 5,300 ML of Commonwealth environmental water was delivered to Hattah Lakes in spring 2015 to provide improved habitat and food resources for native fish and waterbirds, and support the ongoing reestablishment of water dependant vegetation.

In addition to improving flow variability within the river channel, the proposed weir pool manipulation events will provide inundation for fringing wetlands and lakes, as well as flows through important flowing habitat for fish such as in Potterwalkagee Creek (Mulcra Island) and Lindsay River and Mullaroo Creek, (where regulating structures constructed under The Living Murray program were commissioned this yearIn addition to improving flow variability within the river channel, the proposed weir pool manipulation events will provide inundation for fringing wetlands and lakes, as well as flows through important flowing habitat for fish such as in Potterwalkagee Creek (Mulcra Island) and Lindsay River and Mullaroo Creek, (where regulating structures constructed under The Living Murray program were commissioned this yearin Potterwalkagee Creek (Mulcra Island) and Lindsay River and Mullaroo Creek, (where regulating structures constructed under The Living Murray program were commissioned this year).

A total of 367 GL of Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat throughout the River Murray for improving the condition, movement and recruitment of native fish — both silver (critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999) and golden perch were detected spawning in the Mid Murray in response to flow variability; improve riparian and wetland vegetation condition; and contribute to the managed export of salt from the River Murray system.

Birds — improved wetland habitat for waterbirds with a total of 52 species of waterbirds observed across 49 survey sites, including threatened and listed species such as the threatened blue - billed and freckled ducks recorded in wetlands that received Commonwealth environmental water

Whole Foods Market launched its «pollinator - friendly» almond butters to directly support a pilot program developed by The Xerces Society and Nevada Ranch in Le Grange, Calif., which is working to integrate native wildflower habitat and improved pesticide protection into large - scale almond production.

We're creating and improving thousands of acres of pollinator habitat in the U.S., reducing the use of agricultural pesticides and training people in pollinator conservation techniques that can save these unsung heroes of our food chain.»

In terms of biodiversity, organic farming takes into account gene adaptation, local ecosystems and species to improve disease resistance, soil, gene pools and local wildlife habitats.

In early January, Moose Hill was awarded a Wildlife Habitat Management Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Mass Wildlife) to increase upland habitat diversity and improve early successional habitat for plants and wildlife.

PITTSFIELD, MA — Mass Audubon's Berkshires Sanctuaries will be working this fall to improve habitat for bobolink and other grassland birds in a field at its Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Pittsfield.

«BASC recommends that any new environmental scheme should recognise the value of shooting, especially in relation to conservation objectives associated with improving farm wildlife and habitats.

We help to improve and manage habitats, increasing biodiversity and we work in partnership with conservation organisations on the ground locally and nationally.

ALBANY, NY (11/12/2010)(readMedia)-- Governor David A. Paterson today announced $ 61.5 million in aid to local communities across New York to improve water quality, reduce pollution and restore vital habitat.

Said Tatiana Baranowska, Director the Land of the Leopard National Park which holds the majority of Far Eastern leopards left in the world: «We are doing our utmost, in concert with our Chinese colleagues, to improve and expand leopard habitat to enlarge the existing population.

The researchers conclude that improved monitoring and access to water withdrawal and streamflow data are needed to ensure protection of streams as drinking water sources and valuable habitat in the future.

The Endangered Species Act has significantly improved the number of alligators in the wild, but there are still ongoing encounters between humans and alligators that are not desirable for either species and, in many places, alligator habitats are being destroyed or humans are moving into them, Whiting said.

«A better understanding of the wetland microbial community will likely improve our ability to maximize carbon storage in these habitats,» says John Bourgeois, who manages California's South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project.

«We found that more dynamically altering the water levels in wetland units at the refuge improves habitat for migratory birds,» said Rosenberg.

«If trees were to be established throughout their potential cover area, they would serve to filter air and water pollutants and reduce building energy use, and improve human well - being while providing habitat and resources for other species in the urban area.»

Restoring forests and improving water quality for human consumption or stream habitat for aquatic animals after a fire is costly, said Sankey, but it may be something water municipalities in the west need to prepare for.

One of our biggest programs in Africa is working to improve the lives of people in 52 villages around Gombe National Park and spread out through the rest of the chimp habitat in Tanzania — and we have similar programs in Uganda, DRC [Democratic Republic of the Congo], the Republic of [the] Congo, Senegal and Burundi.

Certainly in Africa, where we do most of our work, it's very, very clear that if you don't work to improve the lives of people living around chimp habitats, they'll give up saving the chimps.

Using these values, the computer can automatically add new habitat and rearrange the landscape in order to improve range shifting potential.»

With her colleagues from NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, she co-leads NOAA's Ocean Noise Strategy initiative which seeks to improve the agency's ability to address ocean noise impacts to the species and habitats in its trust.

«Proper management, protection and restoration of these riparian areas will improve water quality, lower in - stream temperatures, improve aquatic habitat and fish community integrity.»

«If you go to a museum or zoo, they've spent thousands, in some cases millions, of dollars creating natural habitats for these animals but you go into a pet store and nothing has improved in years on creating that look,» he says.

In pursuit of its vision, the Society strives to improve the life, health, and habitat for rejected, abused, and neglected animals in our Owensboro areIn pursuit of its vision, the Society strives to improve the life, health, and habitat for rejected, abused, and neglected animals in our Owensboro arein our Owensboro area.

Our job is to scientifically detect these indigenous solutions and extract them for use in the modern habitat to improve the lives of pets.

The transformation of Lands End has proceeded in several key phases including restoring native plant habitat, improving forest health, expanding scenic vistas, creating new overlooks, enhancing trail experiences, and building a new visitor facility, the Lands End Lookout.

Alongside other accredited facilities, our team conducts crucial research by working with animals both in human care and in their natural habitats to improve husbandry methods, develop innovative and exciting new exhibits, contribute to the understanding of the underwater world and apply new discoveries to the conservation of aquatic life.

Maligne Lake has been re-introducing native grasses in previously impacted areas; this will help to restore ecosystem integrity and improve the quality of wildlife habitat in the area.

When the area reopens in late fall, there will be improved amenities and better habitat for threatened and endangered species.

Responsible travel primarily focused on the observation of wildlife in its natural habitat while protecting the environment and improving the welfare of local people.

This substantial transformation of the landscape at Laguna Gloria will improve the riparian community along the Colorado River and provide habitat to wide - ranging wildlife, contributing to the health of the urban environment in Austin.

In its news release, the company said the money will be spent to create, restore, improve and protect wildlife habitat along the coastlines of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida and will go to projects beyond the cleanups and wildlife rescues that BP is already paying for or has pledged to undertake.

This legislation manages fishery resources, improves innovative catch share programs, and preserves essential habitat, and in 2011 it implemented limits to end overfishing in all U.S. fisheries.

Viable avenues to improving the information base are determining which climate models exhibit the best ability to reproduce the historical and potential future change in habitats, and determining how, how fast, and how far various species can move or adapt.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish the National Climate Change Wildlife Science Center within USGS to: (1) assess current physical and biological knowledge and prioritize scientific gaps in such knowledge to forecast the ecological impacts of climate change on fish and wildlife at the ecosystem, habitat, community, population, and species levels; (2) develop and improve tools to identify, evaluate, and link scientific approaches and models for forecasting impacts of climate change; (3) develop and evaluate tools to adaptively manage and monitor climate change impacts; and (4) develop capacities for sharing such data.

These increases in runoff would likely improve conditions for water - dependent natural resources, such as cienegas, riparian areas, and aquatic habitats, which are vulnerable to low flows that are experienced seasonally, especially in summer months, and also during droughts [5]--[7].

«A balanced use of CRAs should focus on improving functional and ecological attributes of forested landscapes, e.g., habitat integrity (and thus biodiversity), carbon stocks, and water balance regulation, crucial for maintaining hydroelectric power generation in Brazil.»

The length of the growing season in interior Alaska has increased 45 % over the last century7 and that trend is projected to continue.8 This could improve conditions for agriculture where moisture is adequate, but will reduce water storage and increase the risks of more extensive wildfire and insect outbreaks across much of Alaska.9, 10 Changes in dates of snowmelt and freeze - up would influence seasonal migration of birds and other animals, increase the likelihood and rate of northerly range expansion of native and non-native species, alter the habitats of both ecologically important and endangered species, and affect ocean currents.11

Dam removal will improve water quality and open access to hundreds of miles of habitat for endangered salmon and steelhead, ideally resolving lingering disputes over water in the basin and providing greater economic security for fishing, tribal, and agricultural communities.

When biofuel crops are grown in appropriate places and under sustainable conditions, they offer a host of benefits: reduced fossil fuel use; diversified fuel supplies; increased employment; decreased greenhouse gas emissions; enhanced habitat for wildlife; improved soil and water quality; and more stable global land use, thereby reducing pressure to clear new land.

«These measures must be strengthened now, specifically managing habitats in order to improve performance, preventing other rhinos from fading into extinction,» Stuart added.

«If trees were to be established throughout their potential cover area, they would serve to filter air and water pollutants and reduce building energy use, and improve human well - being while providing habitat and resources for other species in the urban area.»

Off among farmland in Mehrauli, just outside the city of Delhi proper but still within the city limits, on now - degraded land thousands of trees have been planted in an effort to reestablish forests, providing expanded wildlife habitat and ecosystem restoration — which as Indian environment minister Jairam Ramesh (above, talking with students attending the event) is keen to point out at every opportunity means improved livelihoods for people as well.

If there was any doubt about the importance of bees for their pollination services alone, these many amazing feats should leave no one in doubt that we must do everything in our power to improve bee habitat, reduce pesticide poisonings, and stop the colony collapse disorder to save these useful insects.

5,000 Plants From 20 Species The vertical garden, the first in Denmark, serves to insulate the building, absorbing urban noise and reduce dust, thereby improving air quality, while also offering potential habitat to birds and insects.