Not exact matches
Various permits are also being advanced with state and federal agencies — such as water discharge, wetlands, air
quality, water use and fish
habitat permits and other approvals that will give them right -
of - way access.
«We have lost our sense
of courtesy toward the earth and its inhabitants, our sense
of gratitude, our willingness to recognize the sacred character
of habitat, our capacity for the awesome, for the numinous
quality of every earthly reality,» he writes.
These sustainable vineyard and winery practices conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water
quality, enhance relations with employees and communities, preserve local ecosystems and wildlife
habitat, and improve the economic vitality
of vineyards and wineries.
These do not provide the same
quality of habitat as a shade agroforestry system that requires canopy cover
of adequate density, composition, and distribution.
Life in the soil is encouraged through a natural
habitat of flora and fauna resulting in a higher
quality grape grown with respect to the land.
And importantly, there is no similar data to compare the
quality of present coffee farms with the
habitat from which they were carved.
The judging panel was impressed by the breadth and depth
of sustainable practices being used to conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water
quality, preserve wildlife
habitat, and enhance relations with employees and communities, all while improving the economic vitality
of vineyards and wineries.»
The committee and judging panel were impressed by the breadth and depth
of sustainable practices being used to conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water
quality, preserve wildlife
habitat, and enhance relations with employees and communities, all while improving the economic vitality
of vineyards and wineries.»
Plans for increasing demand include encouraging companies to buy and promote RA certified coffee, and arranging media tours
of RA certified farms so that consumers realize «their potential roles in fostering the conservation
of habitats and
quality of life for millions
of third - world workers.»
These farmers are going above and beyond, improving the
quality of their beans while conserving natural resources, protecting wildlife
habitat and supporting local communities.»
It has also been found that the
quality of water is better in organic rice cultivations (in terms
of dissolved nutrients and presence
of residual agrochemicals), so organic agriculture is beneficial not only to the rice system, but to all living species and
habitats present in the Ebro Delta.
Stefanie Covino, Coordinator
of the Shaping the Future
of Your Community program notes, «Our water resources are increasingly stressed, but conserving and restoring the natural landscape with native plants can offer social, environmental, and economic benefits such as improved air
quality, property values, energy savings, and
habitat — both locally and downstream.»
Mass Audubon has received a $ 25,900 grant from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) for our work educating children and adults throughout central Massachusetts on improving water
quality and
habitat, focusing on the use
of cost - effective Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development (LID).
Mass Audubon has received a $ 25,900 grant from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) for our work educating children and adults throughout central Massachusetts on improving water
quality and
habitat, focusing on the use
of cost - effective Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development.
Representatives
of communities in the Buffalo Creek area were told
of water
quality tests that showed contamination and urged to take steps to protect the water and fish and wildlife
habitat as plans move forward to expand the storage capacity
of Buffalo Creek Reservoir.
«We've identified Canoe Meadows as one
of Mass Audubon's best opportunities for providing high
quality grassland
habitat for birds and other wildlife,» said Berkshires Sanctuaries Director Becky Cushing.
In addition to protecting critical
habitat for native species, Mass Audubon's land conservation efforts provide many
quality -
of - life benefits, including clean drinking water, locally grown food, and places to learn about and enjoy nature.
Parks are necessary for protection
of air and water
quality, to conserve
habitat for wildlife and to provide recreational spaces for the people.
«Protecting and restoring this critical waterway, which has suffered from pollution and overdevelopment over so many years, is so important to improving our area's water
quality, restoring our area's natural
habitats, and improving Long Islanders»
quality of life.»
WHEREAS, Farms also provide jobs, use less in services than they pay in property taxes, maintain wildlife
habitat and water
quality when well - managed, create beautiful scenic vistas, highlight the cultural heritage
of many rural areas in the County, and offer fresh, local food to County residents;
«NYSTA's knowledge
of highway use and regulation and traffic impacts, while important, is highly limited within the context
of a complex environmental review covering surface and groundwater, soils, bedrock and geology, storm water, air
quality,
habitat, and climate, among other areas
of specialized knowledge and expertise,» they wrote.
• Erie County's Natural
Habitat Pocket Parks along the Buffalo River, with staff from the Erie County Department
of Environment and Planning helping to secure federal Great Lake Restoration Initiative Funding to provide better access to the River, improve the water
quality and provided
habitat for wildlife;
• $ 775,000 for Willsboro, Essex County, to stabilize 2,000 feet
of shoreline; a project that will reduce the deposition
of contaminated sediment and improve both the water
quality and the fish
habitat of the Boquet River and Lake Champlain.
The Department
of Environmental Conservation has unveiled several projects to create recreational opportunities and restore Onondaga Lake's natural
habitats and water
quality.
The CEAP assessment, led by Jeffery Larkin, professor
of biology at Indiana University
of Pennsylvania and forest bird
habitat coordinator with the American Bird Conservancy, evaluates the effectiveness
of young forest management in creating
quality habitat for the golden - winged warbler and other wildlife species.
She assessed the environmental effects
of these dams in 14 categories, including the area and
quality of habitat lost, the length
of river channel affected, the amount
of conservation land impacted, and the landslide risk.
«It is very possible that improving connectivity and
quality of existing
habitats over the next few decades may offset the negative effects
of a changing climate.»
Although there had been a strong decline in diversity and abundance
of unionids before the Dreissena invasion due to
habitat destruction and deterioration
of water
quality, the appearance
of Dreissena accelerated that decline dramatically.
In a more heterogeneous environment some genes will be better for one type
of habitat (high -
quality food) and other genes will give the animals a little leg up in the second
habitat (low -
quality food), thus upping the appeal
of swapping some genes via sex.
Increased land development, poor water
quality and disease are leading drivers
of their
habitat loss.
Our study provides valuable insights into the
quality of habitat maintenance and improves the selection
of appropriate microbial monitoring approaches, allowing for the development
of efficient and adequate countermeasures.»
«The video surveys from this research mission verified the extent
of rocky
habitat estimated from sonar data collected several years ago, and the
quality of rocky
habitat in some areas exceeded expectations,» said Guy Cochrane, a U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist.
As the
quality of some agricultural lands decline with climate change and more land comes under cultivation and development (Oleson and Bindi 2002), natural and semi-natural
habitat will become more threatened.
«Proper management, protection and restoration
of these riparian areas will improve water
quality, lower in - stream temperatures, improve aquatic
habitat and fish community integrity.»
This study is one
of the first to demonstrate that shale gas development can affect songbird reproductive success and productivity, both directly through the presence
of fracking infrastructure and indirectly through effects on
habitat quality.
Just like beef, poultry and produce, seafood may be subject to certain practices that endanger the
quality of the fillet that lands on your plate or
of the
habitat the fish shares with other species.
«Water
quality is
of great concern to California's Tribal governments not only for personal consumption, but also for the long term health and restoration
of cultural
habitats for traditional plants and animal life, ecosystems for healthy fish population, and access to traditional plants for food and ceremonial use,» adds Anecita Agustinez, a Tribal Policy Advisor at California's Department
of Water Resources.
Even though contamination with mercury, pesticides, and persistent organic pollutants (POPS) has become a widespread problem in salmon
habitats and has often compromised the
quality of salmon itself, there are still some good alternatives for wild - caught salmon including species caught near New Zealand, Norway, and the West Coast
of the United States (including Alaska).
A Sunnyside Elementary School student tests water
quality as part
of an iEARN project on pond
habitats.
Metro Parks and Nature protects water
quality, fish and wildlife
habitat, and creates opportunities to enjoy nature close to home through a connected system
of parks, trails and natural areas.
The
Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is a national non-profit organization with local branches focused on conserving the future
of white - tailed deer, wildlife
habitats, and the hunting heritage.
The Right Products Right Away Retailers should carry a complete selection
of quality small animal
habitats and accessories so customers can get started with the right products in the right sizes for their pets, Casto said.
1 - 2»
of bedding should be placed in the
habitat; proper bedding includes high
quality paper bedding, crumbled paper bedding, or hardwood shavings.
Careful attention to
habitat, diet, and exercise can pay big dividends in the form
of quality longevity.
Dispersal sinks or
habitat sinks, are patches
of low -
quality habitat that are unable to sustain a population
of a particular species were it not for immigration from higher
quality habitat patches — called sources — nearby.
The Injunction The original complaint — filed by the Urban Wildlands Group, Endangered
Habitats League, Los Angeles Audubon Society, Palos Verdes / South Bay Audubon Society, Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society, and the American Bird Conservancy — was brought under the California Environmental
Quality Act, with the plaintiffs arguing, for instance, that TNR «can cause significant adverse environmental impacts by causing proliferation
of rats and raccoons and creating water pollution problems.»
Is climate change reducing the quantity and
quality of Alaska's Dall sheep
habitat?
Appropriate
habitats that offer enough space to maximize your animals» enjoyment and
quality of life.
Pet specialty retailers need to meet all
of the basic needs for a healthy
habitat, good nutrition and a
quality environment that provides for safety, warmth and cleanliness for pets and their owners.
Most
of the finch species eat lots
of seeds and grains in their native
habitats, so giving a
quality seed mix as part
of their diet in captivity is important.