http://freshare.net/article/ en admin@panoramamart.com Copyright 2009 2009-01-05T16:36:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/ultralight_migration_leads_14_endangered_whooping_cranes_over_the_skies_of_/ http://freshare.net/article/ultralight_migration_leads_14_endangered_whooping_cranes_over_the_skies_of_/#When:16:36:00Z Fourteen whooping crane chicks reached Union County Kentucky on Thanksgiving Day on their ultralight-guided migration from Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in central Wisconsin to Chassahowitzka and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuges along Florida’s Gulf Coast. These majestic birds, the tallest in North America, left Necedah refuge on Oct. 17 following four ultralight aircraft. Kentucky is one of the… Nature and Wildlife, Conservation 2009-01-05T16:36:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/springfield_lowers_speed_limit_city_wide_for_better_bike_ped_environment_by/ http://freshare.net/article/springfield_lowers_speed_limit_city_wide_for_better_bike_ped_environment_by/#When:14:00:00Z The city of Springfield has put into effect a new ordinance to lower the speed limit on residential streets all across the city. If you live in Springfield, please take a moment to write to your city council to let them know your support this initiative--city council email is CityCouncil [at] ci.springfield.mo.us This is a low-cost… Outdoor Recreation, Hiking and Biking 2009-01-05T14:00:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/kansas_city_named_a_destination_to_watch_in_2009/ http://freshare.net/article/kansas_city_named_a_destination_to_watch_in_2009/#When:13:51:00Z Kansas City is one of five international “Destinations to Watch” in 2009, according to SmarterTravel.com. The popular travel Web site recently unveiled to USA Today its top picks for travel in 2009, and Kansas City was the only place in the United States to make the list. Other destinations making the cut were Vancouver, Canada; Peru; Rivieria Nayarit in Mexico;… Destinations, Missouri Destinations 2009-01-05T13:51:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/bountiful_texas_waters_reel_in_ozark_anglers/ http://freshare.net/article/bountiful_texas_waters_reel_in_ozark_anglers/#When:13:47:00Z President George Bush said, “I like to fish because it is totally relaxing. I love the water. I can concentrate and forget all my worries. I count my blessings while fishing.” And he’s not the only one! Fishing ranks as the 4th most popular participation sport in the United States of America, ahead of even basketball and soccer.… Outdoor Recreation, Hunting and Fishing 2009-01-05T13:47:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/missouri_dnr_scholarship_for_environmental_studies/ http://freshare.net/article/missouri_dnr_scholarship_for_environmental_studies/#When:14:03:00Z Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources has created an Environmental Education Scholarship Program to assist minority and underrepresented students who wish to pursue a degree in an environmental course of study. Those areas of study should lead to a bachelor or masters degree in agricultural, environmental, chemical, civil or mechanical engineering; fields of study directly related to the environment… Nature and Wildlife, Education 2009-01-05T14:03:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/study_shows_competition_not_climate_change_led_to_neanderthal_extinction_by/ http://freshare.net/article/study_shows_competition_not_climate_change_led_to_neanderthal_extinction_by/#When:13:00:00Z In a recently conducted study, a multidisciplinary French-American research team with expertise in archaeology, past climates, and ecology reported that Neanderthal extinction was principally a result of competition with Cro-Magnon populations, rather than the consequences of climate change. The study, reported in the online, open-access journal PLoS ONE on December 24, figures in the ongoing debate on the… News, Arkansas News, Environment 2009-01-05T13:00:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/12900_year_old_nanodiamonds_found_in_north_america/ http://freshare.net/article/12900_year_old_nanodiamonds_found_in_north_america/#When:17:52:00Z Tiny particles of diamond dust dating back 12,900 years ago have been discovered at six North American sites, including one in the Ozarks. The scientific team that made the discovery says the presence of the diamonds provides strong evidence of an Earth impact with a rare swarm of carbon and water rich comets. The nanodiamonds, weighing in at… News, Oklahoma News, Science and Technology 2009-01-02T17:52:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/winter_bird_feeder_survey_offers_chance_to_help_conservation/ http://freshare.net/article/winter_bird_feeder_survey_offers_chance_to_help_conservation/#When:17:18:00Z Kids and adults alike can enjoy a hands-on, interactive outdoor activity and help wildlife at the same time this winter by participating in the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Winter Bird Feeder Survey. Providing food for wintering birds is popular in Oklahoma in both urban and rural areas, and people in both places can help the Oklahoma Department… Nature and Wildlife, Birding 2009-01-02T17:18:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/foundation_contributes_12_million_to_conservation_efforts_in_2008/ http://freshare.net/article/foundation_contributes_12_million_to_conservation_efforts_in_2008/#When:17:05:00Z The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization, contributed a total of $1,250,000 to outdoors and conservation projects across the state last year. During the December 4, 2008 year-end meeting, the foundation’s board of directors approved five stream protection and restoration projects that totaled $385,000, which resulted in the $1.2 million figure for the year. The foundation’s… Nature and Wildlife, Conservation 2009-01-02T17:05:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/five_year_license_options_available_in_oklahoma/ http://freshare.net/article/five_year_license_options_available_in_oklahoma/#When:16:35:00Z Oklahomans will have a new opportunity when they renew their hunting, fishing or combination license in 2009 - a license good for five years. Mike Chrisman, license supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, said “For a lot of people, the new five-year hunting, fishing or combination license will be just the right choice to meet their… Outdoor Recreation, Hunting and Fishing 2009-01-02T16:35:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/eagles_sparrows_cranes_take_a_trip_with_mo_audubon/ http://freshare.net/article/eagles_sparrows_cranes_take_a_trip_with_mo_audubon/#When:15:45:00Z Upcoming 2009 Activities January 17 & 18—Eagle Days St. Louis, Missouri Eagle Days is held at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge at 10950 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137. It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. There is an educational eagle program repeated every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. –… Nature and Wildlife, Birding 2009-01-02T15:45:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/abrupt_climate_change_will_it_happen_this_century/ http://freshare.net/article/abrupt_climate_change_will_it_happen_this_century/#When:15:23:01Z The United States faces the potential for abrupt climate change in the 21st century that could pose clear risks to society in terms of our ability to adapt. “Abrupt” changes can occur over decades or less, persist for decades more, and cause substantial disruptions to human and natural systems. A new report, based on an assessment… News, Missouri News, Environment 2009-01-02T15:23:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/festival_celebrates_life_of_young_tornado_victim/ http://freshare.net/article/festival_celebrates_life_of_young_tornado_victim/#When:15:13:00Z WFO Little Rock MIC Renee Fair and WCM John Robinson staffed a severe weather education display at the “Warriors Day” children’s festival in Russellville, Arkansas. The festival was organized to honor the memory of 10 year-old Emelaine “Emmy” Cherry, who lost her life in the Super Tuesday (February 5th) tornado that struck the town of Atkins, 13 miles from Russellville.… News, Arkansas News, People 2009-01-02T15:13:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/missouri_launches_green_certification_for_lodging_operations/ http://freshare.net/article/missouri_launches_green_certification_for_lodging_operations/#When:20:53:00Z The Missouri Hotel and Lodging Association has teamed up with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to develop a program to certify hotels, motels and other lodging establishments that use “green” business practices. The Certified Green program will launch January 1, 2009 and will be able to be accessed through the lodging association’s website, lodgingmissouri.com. This… News, Environment 2008-12-31T20:53:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/cherokee_nation_offers_free_radon_testing/ http://freshare.net/article/cherokee_nation_offers_free_radon_testing/#When:18:20:00Z January is National Radon Month, and the Cherokee Nation is taking that opportunity to offer free radon testing throughout the month to any family residing within its northeastern Oklahoma borders regardless of citizenship. The Cherokee Nation stretches across 14 counties in northeast Oklahoma. The Cherokee Nation is working with the Environmental Protection Agency to educate Americans about the… News, Oklahoma News, General News Stories 2008-12-31T18:20:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/new_regional_office_in_the_fayetteville_shale/ http://freshare.net/article/new_regional_office_in_the_fayetteville_shale/#When:18:07:01Z Southwestern Energy Co. is planning to build a regional headquarters in Conway, Arkansas that will support its operations in the Fayetteville Shale. The Fayetteville Shale is a large natural gas deposit that has attracted several energy companies which are currently in the process of tapping into the deposit. The $25 million, 100,000 square foot structure will… News, Arkansas News, General News Stories 2008-12-31T18:07:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/flowering_plants_speed_post_surgery_recovery/ http://freshare.net/article/flowering_plants_speed_post_surgery_recovery/#When:16:56:00Z MANHATTAN, KS—Contact with nature has long been suspected to increase positive feelings, reduce stress, and provide distraction from the pain associated with recovery from surgery. Now, research has confirmed the beneficial effects of plants and flowers for patients recovering from abdominal surgery. Nature and Wildlife, Education 2008-12-31T16:56:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/heating_your_home_with_biofuel_nbb_launches_bioheatonlinecom_to_better_info/ http://freshare.net/article/heating_your_home_with_biofuel_nbb_launches_bioheatonlinecom_to_better_info/#When:16:21:00Z With the cold weather season upon us, the National Biodiesel Board is pleased to announce the launch of Bioheatonline.com, an exciting new Web site designed to educate customers and dealers on the beneficial properties of Bioheat® fuel. Bioheat fuel is an environmentally friendly home heating oil blended with pure biodiesel; biodiesel is a renewable… News, Missouri News, Environment 2008-12-31T16:21:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/scientists_predicting_2009_will_be_a_warm_one/ http://freshare.net/article/scientists_predicting_2009_will_be_a_warm_one/#When:16:40:00Z British climatologists are predicting that 2009 will be one of the top five warmest years on record, and the warmest since 2005. They project the average global temperature to be 0.4 degrees Celsius over the long term average. The current warmest year on record occurred in 1998 when weather patterns were strongly influenced by El Nino events that… News, Environment 2008-12-31T16:40:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/lacing_up_the_crosstrainers_by_joe_mcmullen/ http://freshare.net/article/lacing_up_the_crosstrainers_by_joe_mcmullen/#When:16:27:00Z For the past few months employees at Columbia National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) have been broadening their level of experience in the world of Missouri River fisheries biology. Patty Herman, Colby Wrasse, and Joe McMullen assumed their roles as lead technicians at the office early in 2007, and each quickly carved out a niche for themselves. Patty has… Nature and Wildlife, Conservation 2008-12-31T16:27:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/weather_dominates_2008_conservation_news/ http://freshare.net/article/weather_dominates_2008_conservation_news/#When:13:57:00Z JEFFERSON CITY, MO —2008 was a year of extremes for wild Missouri and those who love the outdoors. High points included fishing records and record rains, while lows included weather-related woes for ground-nesting wildlife, such as quail and turkeys. The Missouri Conservation Commission started the conservation year in January by inducting Nadia Navarrete-Tindall, of Columbia, into the Conservation… News, Missouri News, Environment 2008-12-31T13:57:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/another_reason_to_get_your_hands_dirty/ http://freshare.net/article/another_reason_to_get_your_hands_dirty/#When:07:30:01Z The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week in order to maintain and improve optimal health. This recommendation is especially important for older Americans, who can be less likely to fulfill this requirement, yet are more at risk for… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-12-31T07:30:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/bella_vista_raccoons_may_be_ill/ http://freshare.net/article/bella_vista_raccoons_may_be_ill/#When:20:13:00Z The Bella Vista, Arkansas Police Department has been fielding a number of calls recently from area residents reporting possible rabid raccoons. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officials, however, say it is very rare that raccoons contract rabies and said that the animals my be suffering from canine distemper, a potentially fatal disease to the raccoons but not to… Nature and Wildlife, Wildlife 2008-12-29T20:13:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/drop_in_highway_deaths_makes_modots_year/ http://freshare.net/article/drop_in_highway_deaths_makes_modots_year/#When:16:48:00Z JEFFERSON CITY - Looking back on 2008, Missouri Department of Transportation Director Pete Rahn said none of the agency’s accomplishments tops the drop in highway deaths the state has experienced. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety announced in January that Missouri had reached its goal of 1,000 or fewer deaths one year early.  Not since 1993 has the… News, Missouri News, General News Stories 2008-12-29T16:48:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/understanding_nature_key_part_of_solving_stream_erosion_concerns/ http://freshare.net/article/understanding_nature_key_part_of_solving_stream_erosion_concerns/#When:16:59:00Z STILLWATER, Okla. – Without proper care and an understanding of how streams operate under the rules of Mother Nature, a landowner with a stream running through his or her property may have a serious problem without an affordable solution. Along with water, streams also transport sediment, which can create a problem if the amount of sediment picked up… News, Oklahoma News, Environment 2008-12-29T16:59:00-06:00