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Community Science to the Rescue

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On a beautiful sunny day in early summer, a group of community scientists led by Ron Smith — a Drexel University BEES instructor and high school environmental science teacher — was making the most of the beachy breeze on the Delaware Bay.

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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022

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NSF : The agency issued a solicitation for a new multidisciplinary, world-class educational center at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico that aims to serve as a hub for STEM education and outreach. Smaller telescopes and facilities at the Arecibo site remain in use and could be incorporated into the educational center.

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ESA Policy News: March 20, 2023

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Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. Executive Branch White House approves Willow oil project in Alaska.

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Policy News: February 28, 2022

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The Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement Act ( H.R. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) reauthorizes the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990. EPA – Welch Group Environmental Fair Play Superfund Site Fair Play, South Carolina; Notice of Proposed Settlement. 3540 ), from Rep. A bill ( H.R.

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Policy News: February 14, 2022

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Morris (State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry), W. The bill also includes the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act ( H.R. 2695 ), the STEM Opportunities Act ( H.R. 204 ), the MSI STEM Achievement Act ( H.R. 2027 ) and Rural STEM Education Research Act ( H.R.

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Policy News: October 10, 2022

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9135 ) reauthorizing the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act through FY 2027 and increasing the authorized funding for the program from $20 million in FY 2023 to FY 2027 $25 million in FY 2027. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Maria Salazar (R-FL) introduced legislation ( H.R. Executive Branch. 14 to 21, 2022. Nominations must be received by Oct.

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ESA Policy News: March 6, 2023

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Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. States Washington state holds carbon allowance auction.

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