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Article ItemMaster Naturalist program grant to enhance training curriculum , article
The Virginia Environmental Endowment announced awards of nearly $250,000 to protect and improve the region’s natural resources, including $20,000 for the Virginia Master Naturalist program.
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Article ItemEric Hallerman raises awareness about fisheries genetics and animal biotechnology , article
Professor Eric Hallerman recently published “Genetic Resources of Neotropical Fishes,” which offers recommendations to help fisheries professionals in Latin America utilize fisheries genetics.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech hosts regional tree climbing championship , article
Arborists from Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia competed for top scores in climbing events that test their speed, agility, and safety.
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Article ItemWomen's conference was a rousing success! , article
The college welcomed nearly 200 students, alumni, faculty, staff, working professionals, and invited guests to the Inn at Virginia Tech for the Women in Natural Resources: Leading, Mentoring, and Connecting conference.
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Article ItemVirginia Breeding Bird Atlas project relies on volunteers to update data , article
Many people recognize the most common bird species in Virginia, but there is still much that scientists don’t know about these species.
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Article ItemGraduate student developing Stadium Woods stewardship plan , article
Old-growth forests such as Virginia Tech’s 11.5-acre Stadium Woods are extremely rare, says master’s student Rodney Walters, who is developing a stewardship plan.
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Article ItemTree rings give new details to an old story , article
A team of graduate students uncovered new details of Virginia’s rich history through dendrochronology, or tree-ring dating.
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Article ItemBird boxes at Blacksburg High School engage students , article
In a partnership with Virginia Tech, approximately 50 wooden bird boxes were placed on a natural stretch of Blacksburg High School’s property.
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Article ItemJeff Marion leads efforts to minimize visitor impacts on recreational areas , article
With “Leave No Trace” as his mantra, Jeff Marion is having a major influence on recreation areas and the management of natural resources for recreational use in a sustainable manner.
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Article ItemMussels released into Tennessee's Powell River , article
The Powell River, located in northeastern Tennessee, became home to 750 new mussels last fall thanks to a restoration effort funded by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Article ItemNSF Partnership Grant Expand Geospatial Education , article
The rapid growth of location-based applications and services has increased demand for technicians with skills in the acquisition and analysis of spatial data.
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Article ItemNew technology has endless applications for natural resources management , article
Understanding landscapes and their assets is vital for sound management of natural resources. But in remote areas, the time and cost associated with data collection can hinder research efforts. Through the use of drones, college researchers are working to overcome those limitations.
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Article ItemSophomore defends public health on Flint Water Study Team , article
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has attracted scientists from across the nation, most notably Virginia Tech’s Professor Marc Edwards. He and the Virginia Tech Flint Water Study Team have been sending water testing kits, analyzing data, and issuing reports about the threat to public health from high lead and bacteria levels. Sophomore Maggie Carolan of Stafford, Virginia, is advocating for the health of Flint residents.
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Article ItemGeography student puts heart and soul into library project , article
Mohamed Mwinyi fell in love with geography on his first day of third grade in Boko, a small town outside Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania.
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Article ItemAchievable Dream Academy students visit CNRE , article
Sixteen high school students from An Achievable Dream Academy in Newport News, Virginia, experienced a one-of-a-kind internship this summer.
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