Piedmont Environmental Council
This week I spent time researching local organizations working to promote the conservation and improvements of watersheds. I wanted to spotlight the Piedmont Environmental Council. Click the link to find out more.
The Emerald Ash Borer
INTRODUCTION Agrilus planipennis commonly called the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) due to the emerald green color of the adult beetle, and its life cycle which involves the boring into and out of ash trees ( Fraxinus sp.) . EAB was first discovered in Michigan in 2002, but is believed to have established a breeding population within the United States by 1990. Though no specific introduction site or vector it is believed that the EAB was introduced by commercial packing material by boat or plane. Today, EAB is found commonly throughout 35 states/provinces of the U.S. and Canada. Since its establishment and spread EAB has been responsible for the deaths of millions of ash trees and to a lesser extent the fringed trees. In response the U.S. and Canada are committed to stopping spread, managing infested areas, and maintaining healthy ash populations. LIFECYCLE The EAB life cycle is similar to that of many insects with individuals transitioning from egg, larva, pupa, to
Wow! Slide 16: I had no clue Disney wanted to open operation in central Virginia.
ReplyDeleteIn college, I participated in the Disney internship program. After living in that area for half a year, I was overjoyed to come back to the peaceful living of my part of VA.
I cannot imagine having a park with that magnitude in the central part of the state. Having the Fairfax/DC traffic less than 30 minutes away is already bad enough - I wonder how a theme park would have effected traffic patterns.
Interesting piece of knowledge… so glad VA residents fought that decision.
Excellent and professional looking slide show.
ReplyDeleteLove the Headwater Stream Initiative. I wonder how much of a response they've had from landowners? Is this something that folks are excited to try (especially when the costs are covered)? Or perhaps they've had to spend a lot of time marketing to convince folks to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
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