News from August 2010
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Budding scientists from six area high schools will present their research using DNA barcoding for kelp forest species of Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary. The students are contributing their work to the Barcode of Life Initiative, a rapidly emerging tool to create a genetic encyclopedia of all plants and animals on Earth. Visit www.ibolproject.org.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: We dare you to try to keep up with the Junior Rangers at Bighorn Canyon. It's fun and healthy to play in the parks and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for movin' it outside.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: FARMINGTON - The National Park Service will host an “Indian War Party" encampment at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, August 29. The camp will be open to visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: The National Park Service is pleased to announce an upcoming fee free weekend at national parks across the United States including Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island, GA. Tough economic times call for economical fun, and you can't beat America's 392 national parks for family time, fresh air, and opportunities to learn about our great country. On August 14 and 15, park entrance fees will be waived for all who want to experience their national parks.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Sandy Springs, Ga. - We dare you to try to keep up with the Junior Rangers at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area! It’s fun and healthy to play in the parks and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for movin’ it outside.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Washington-U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today announced that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded $34,850 in grant funding to the St. Francis Fire Department. The funding is provided through the "Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program," or FIRE Act.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In February, allegations that someone inside the Obama White House offered Pennsylvania Senate Democratic nominee and three-star Navy Admiral Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) a job in exchange for his withdrawal from the PA Senate Primary race were made by Sestak himself. In late-May, White...
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the selection of 15 projects to develop technologies aimed at safely and economically storing carbon dioxide (CO2) in geologic formations. Funded at $21.3 million over three years, today's selections will complement existing DOE initiatives...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: During the day and before the panel discussion, visitors will be invited to construct their own 8’ tall arch with arch building blocks in the lobby of the museum. Children can explore architect’s tools and design their own memorial for the park grounds.They will also have the opportunity to create and frame their own modern masterpiece with a hands-on craft activity.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: On August 5th at 1:23 a.m., Voyageurs' Park Rangers received a call about a hiker failing to return to his campsite in Lost Bay on Kabetogama Lake in Voyageurs National Park. Shortly after, Park Rangers and St. Louis County Deputies began a land and water search. At 6:30 a.m. they were joined by the...
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment on President Obama’s signing into law of a bill that reduces and suspend tariffs on certain materials U.S. companies must import to make their products. It passed both houses of Congress with bipartisan support. Grassley was a principal drafter of...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: On-going Restoration of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Is Clearly Visible to Island Residents and Park Visitors.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Slope Fire Burned Three Additional Acres Overnight.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) lauded the signing today of a bipartisan package of trade provisions designed to make it easier for American employers to import the products they need to manufacture goods and create jobs in the United States. The new law suspends...
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today President Obama signed H.R. 4380, the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010 into law. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following statement...
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following statement today upon the passing of former Chairman Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL) at the age of 82...
By USDA Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Individual kernels of wheat and barley can be quickly evaluated for resistance to a damaging scab disease by using near infrared light (NIR) technology, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study conducted in support of a program to safeguard these valuable grain crops.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: We dare you to try to keep up with the Junior Rangers at.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 11, 2010
News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ-In August, the Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center presents Wildlife at Petrified Forest National Park and Formation of the Zooarchaelogy Reference Collection with Kenneth Bader, Physical Science Technician.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 10, 2010
News Release: National Park Service (NPS) Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew members perform work on park picnic tables as they complete their 2010 season this week. Park management extends their many thanks to these enthusiastic young students who have accomplished many projects in the Outer Banks Group of national parks this summer.
