Physical geography

Government of Canada invests in partnerships to support freshwater habitat research

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Limnology, Marine biology, Fisheries science, Hydrography, Ecosystems, Systems ecology, Water, Physical geography, Freshwater fish, Freshwater ecosystem, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Experimental Lakes Area

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting research that will study and inform us on how we can sustainably protect freshwater habitats for all Canadians.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting research that will study and inform us on how we can sustainably protect freshwater habitats for all Canadians.
  • This funding supports research focused on studying the relationships between environmental impacts and freshwater fish and fish habitat, including cumulative stressors, freshwater connectivity and fish passage, as part of a broader freshwater habitat science program across Canada.
  • Our government will continue investing in smart science and research that strengthens partnerships and allows for a better understanding of how to support our freshwater resources, now and into the future."
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada funds research on impacts of activities on freshwater habitat through its science programs.

Small Wetlands Are Making A Big Comeback in Southern Ontario

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Natural environment, Wetland conservation in the United States, Aquatic ecology, Habitat, Wetland, Physical geography, Nature

Demand for wetland restoration is at an all-time high as Ontario landowners connect healthy landscapes with clean water and flood management for their communities.

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  • Demand for wetland restoration is at an all-time high as Ontario landowners connect healthy landscapes with clean water and flood management for their communities.
  • DUC is collaborating with farmers and farm landowners to create newly restored small wetlands on retired agricultural fields in upper and lower watersheds south of London, Ont.
  • We have a wait list for projects and that enthusiasm is bringing much-needed scale to wetland restoration in Southern Ontario.
  • Mark Peacock, Chief Administrative Officer, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
    Restoring wetlands is an attractive stewardship option when farmers want to increase ecological services on farmland in Southern Ontario.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New System to Manage Storm Water Drainage

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Hazards, Physical geography, Nature, Hydrology, Drainage, Environmental engineering, Flood, Storm drain

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marcos Aleman introduces "The Flooding Preventer", an automated system to help keep contaminated storm "run-off" out of clean water supplies.

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  • MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marcos Aleman introduces "The Flooding Preventer", an automated system to help keep contaminated storm "run-off" out of clean water supplies.
  • The patent-pending invention provides a flood management system that controls flooding from storm drains.System keeps contaminated water from infiltrating homes, businesses, and even clean waterways.
  • The inventor is seeking a company to license and manufacture the invention.Please go to www.floodstops.com for more details including an animated video of the invention in use as well as survey results and feedback from a test group of 100 consumers!

Redwood Services Announces Investment in John C. Flood of Virginia

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Finance, Building Systems, Professional services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Physical geography, Flood, Hydrology, Nature, Earth sciences

Redwood Services (Redwood), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, today announced it has agreed to invest in John C. Flood of Virginia (John C. Flood).

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  • Redwood Services (Redwood), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, today announced it has agreed to invest in John C. Flood of Virginia (John C. Flood).
  • Redwood will support John C. Flood operationally, strategically and financially with the capital and resources to enhance John C. Floods growth in the D.C. market.
  • With the investment in John C. Flood, Redwood expands its reach from the Southwest U.S. to the East Coast as it seeks to build out a national network of premier home services companies.
  • We, at John C. Flood, are proud of the reputation we have earned within the D.C. community, said Jim Seltzer, president of John C. Flood.

Cyan Planet Passes Fundraising Goal to Create the First Digital Twin of the Ocean

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
COLORS, Physical geography, Oceanography, Cyan Worlds, Marine conservation, Cyan, Underwater environment, Ocean World, Ocean

MUNICH, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cyan Planet secures funding to start the creation of a digital twin of the ocean.

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  • MUNICH, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cyan Planet secures funding to start the creation of a digital twin of the ocean.
  • "How is the Water'', a digital twin of the ocean, aims to make the underwater world and its magic accessible for everybody, while digitally preserving marine life for future generations.
  • He plans to create a virtual ocean world and connect researchers with people worldwide to drive action in support of marine conservation.
  • Cyan Planet is a collective of artists, scientists, developers, and marine organizations passionate about the ocean working together to create a real-world impact and inspire others to act for ocean protection.

NEW STUDY FROM ABT PROJECTS THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL DEATHS EACH YEAR DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE-INDUCED HEAT

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Physical geography, Articles, Climate, Climate change, Climate variability and change, Effects of climate change, Climate security

Thats what a new study from Abt Associates and co-authors projects as the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat increases due to climate change.

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  • Thats what a new study from Abt Associates and co-authors projects as the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat increases due to climate change.
  • In this scenario, the estimated number of additional deaths in the U.S. may total tens of thousands per year.
  • By overlaying temperature and mortalityand using already-established relationships between heat, mortality, and climate change they were able to extrapolate the impacts of increasing heat in cities due to climate change on human health.
  • Once again, the data confirm that climate change presents a clear public health risk, said lead author Dr. Claire Lay, an associate at Abt.

Altiplano Completes Technical Review and Submits Exploitation Permit Application at Maria Luisa

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Landforms, Geography, Physical geography, Atacama Desert, Ergs, Incahuasi, Mining, Atacama Region

The Maria Luisa project is located within the Atacama Region 100 km north of La Serena in Incahuasi, Chile.

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  • The Maria Luisa project is located within the Atacama Region 100 km north of La Serena in Incahuasi, Chile.
  • The Company is pleased to report that technical work has been completed to develop an underground exploration and development plan at the historical Maria Luisa gold - copper mine.
  • CEO, Alastair McIntyre commented, "I am pleased that our positive technical review has been completed for Maria Luisa and we have begun the application process to support the underground development work.
  • The technical plan is designed to reach gold-copper mineralized veins through multiple access points on multiple levels through a decline system.

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Supports Ducks Unlimited® Gulf Coast Initiative

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Environment, Other Transport, Maritime, Other Energy, Transport, Other Natural Resources, Energy, Natural Resources, Science, Other Science, Natural environment, Wetland conservation in the United States, Ducks Unlimited, Environmental organizations, Physical geography, Wetland, Unlimited

Yamaha Rightwaters is a new sponsor of the Ducks Unlimited Gulf Coast Initiative, a multi-year conservation initiative dedicated to rebuilding wetlands lost to erosion, subsidence and sea level rise in Louisiana and Texas.

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  • Yamaha Rightwaters is a new sponsor of the Ducks Unlimited Gulf Coast Initiative, a multi-year conservation initiative dedicated to rebuilding wetlands lost to erosion, subsidence and sea level rise in Louisiana and Texas.
  • The Yamaha Rightwaters team recognizes the importance of rebuilding wetlands and saltmarshes in the fight against ocean acidification, said Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited.
  • Thats why DU is working with conservation sponsors like Yamaha to invest nearly $16 million this year alone in projects through the Gulf Coast Initiative.
  • To learn more about Yamaha Rightwaters support of the Ducks Unlimited Gulf Coast Initiative, click here .

Leading Scientists Warn Of Global Impacts As Antarctic Nears Tipping Points

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Physical geography, Climate change, Tipping points in the climate system, Climate, Articles

PARIS, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asgovernments convene for the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), an Expert Working Group of leading Antarctic scientists warns that climate change is pushing this remote polar region, which connects all our ocean basinsand keeps our planet habitable, towards numerous tipping points with global ramifications for humanity and biodiversity.

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  • PARIS, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asgovernments convene for the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), an Expert Working Group of leading Antarctic scientists warns that climate change is pushing this remote polar region, which connects all our ocean basinsand keeps our planet habitable, towards numerous tipping points with global ramifications for humanity and biodiversity.
  • The Polar Perspectives report concludes that thesechanges may disproportionately exacerbate global climate change in the near-term and disrupt the delicate web of life in the Southern Ocean, with repercussionson costal resilience and livelihoods worldwide.
  • "Antarctica is reaching critical thresholds and life around the world is in direct line of the cascading effects.
  • "Governments have the opportunity to advance climate change mitigation strategies by prioritizing Antarctic conservation efforts.

Metalbird Designs Mallard Duck to Support Ducks Unlimited Canada Conservation Efforts

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Natural environment, Wetland conservation in the United States, Environmental organizations, Ducks Unlimited, Physical geography, Wetland, North American Waterfowl Management Plan

It is their mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for the benefit of North America's waterfowl.

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  • It is their mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for the benefit of North America's waterfowl.
  • Metalbird grew from a personal street art project started in 2009 by industrial designer, Phil Walters.
  • Producing locally and ethically is important to Metalbird and the company is currently working with a Canadian factory to put local manufacturing in place.
  • Details below for all media enquiries relating to Metalbird and the Metalbird partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada.