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Natural Areas
Posts in this category are about Natural Areas. The survival of many species and the very process of evolution depend on large blocks of wild land where natural processes can take place untrammeled. Establishing networks of natural areas that are surrounded by lands with sustainable land use practices will help preserve these wildlife habitats.
(Adapted from ConservationEconomy.net)
BP aims for quick well kill and weighs asset sales
HOUSTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - BP Plc may permanently shut the well that caused the worst off-shore oil spill in U.S. history as early as Monday, the company said as speculation grew over assets it might sell to cover mounting costs.
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Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill: 100 Days — A Snapshot of NOAA's Response
As the nation's lead science agency for oil spills, NOAA has been on the scene from day one — providing coordinated scientific, weather and biological information and products when and where they are needed most.
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Senate Bill Will Help Protect National Parks Across the Country
Full funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund restores decades long promise
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