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Three Surprising Solutions to Climate Change

September 16, 2019 //  by Kathy Kienle

August Environment Report by Denise Clegg

Category: Announcements, Environment, Notices

What can we do to preserve pollinators?

August 2, 2019 //  by Kathy Kienle

According to the website http://metroparent.com there are some rather easy actions that we can take to preserve pollinators in our gardens. Stop buying plants pretreated with neonicotinoids. Treated pants are primarily sold at big box stores. These insecticides are sprayed onto seeds and are effective for up to 10 weeks. They were seen as less …

Category: Beneficial Insects, Environment, Notices, Pollinators

Invasive Garlic Mustard

June 17, 2019 //  by Kathy Kienle

Garlic mustard is an exotic invasive plant from Europe…

Category: Announcements, Environment, Invasive Plants, Michigan Gardening

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Top Five Environmental Concerns for 2019

May 23, 2019 //  by Kathy Kienle

The top 5 environmental concerns for 2019 are: Biodiversity Water Deforestation Pollution Climate Change Biodiversity is the complex system of the environment having an impact directly and indirectly on every other thing. In the March report I reported on the stone fly, a seemingly insignificant insect. I reported on that to demonstrate how a small …

Category: Environment, Michigan Gardening, Notices

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Having a Healthy Lawn While Being Environmentally Sound

April 14, 2019 //  by Kathy Kienle

April Environmental Report written by Denise Clegg My husband has often said he didn’t go to college to be a grass farmer.  However, much of his leisure time is spent taking care of the lawn.  The perfect lawn is not a priority in retirement.  So, I’m hoping that I can impart some wisdom from the …

Category: Environment, Gardening Tips, Michigan Gardening, Notices

Consequences of Seemingly Harmless Activity

March 11, 2019 //  by Kathy Kienle

Are you planning a vacation this year? Going to do some hiking?

Category: Announcements, Environment, Michigan Gardening, Notices

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We’re Losing Monarch Butterflies Fast- Here’s Why

January 18, 2019 //  by Kathy Kienle

It’s not too late to save them, but it’s a question of whether we make the effort, scientists say. 6 MINUTE READBY CARRIE ARNOLD PUBLISHED DECEMBER 21, 2018

Category: Environment, Michigan Gardening, Notices

The Nature Conservancy’s Ross Coastal Plain Marsh

November 1, 2018 //  by Kathy Kienle

GET OUT THERE AND ENJOY OUR ENVIRONMENT “Just north of South Haven, MI, you will find one of the state’s unique natural treasures. The Nature Conservancy’s Ross Coastal Plain Marsh is 1,449 acres of beauty and is home to a stunning variety of habitats, plants, and wildlife. The diversity of life found at Ross can …

Category: Environment, Michigan Gardening

Enbridge Settlement Funding Research on Control of Aquatic Invasive Species

September 10, 2018 //  by Kathy Kienle

A project begun this year in the Fort Custer Recreation Area (FCRA) is a three year research project into control of aquatic invasive species (AIS). It is a multi-pronged approach to control AIS in the FCRA, developed and implemented by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Kalamazoo River Watershed Council is working with public …

Category: Environment, Michigan Gardening, Notices

PFAS Contamination in Kalamazoo County

August 3, 2018 //  by Kathy Kienle

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of over 3,000 man made chemicals that began being produced in the mid 1900s.  PFAS are extremely stable chemical compounds. They have many industrial applications such as firefighting foam, waterproofing, and insecticides.  As you can see their applications would possibly lead to widespread ground applications and potential …

Category: Environment, NoticesTag: PFAS, Water

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