Posts Tagged National Parks
National Park Service Needs You; Help I.D. Invasive Animal Species
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 12, 2019
A volunteer participates in a BioBlitz at Rocky Mountain National Park. BioBlitz events — an intensive field study in an area that usually lasts for more than 24 hours — can help identify the presence of invasive species in national parks. (Credit: National Park Service)
National Parks in this country are losing native species at an alarming rate and the National Park Service is asking for help to combat the growing problem. Robbie Harris reports.
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After Disrepair and Default, Natural Bridge Becomes State Park
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 29, 2016
Natural Bridge in Rockbridge, Virginia has finally become the Commonwealth’s newest State Park (Credit: Jeff Saif / Flickr)
The distinct limestone arch known as the Natural Bridge became Virginia’s newest State Park over the weekend. The celebration concludes a tense couple of years for the conservation nonprofit that battled disrepair and default to make it happen. Jessie Knadler has the story.
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From NPR News- Jim Steinman, Writer Of Operatic Rock Hits For Meat Loaf And Celine Dion, Dies At 73 April 20, 2021Closely associated with Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman also wrote over-the-top hits for Bonnie Tyler, Air Supply and Celine Dion, as well as music for the stage.
- Democrats Block McCarthy Resolution To Censure Maxine Waters Over Protest Comments April 20, 2021Republicans criticized the California Democrat's remarks urging protesters to "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is acquitted in his trial.
- Some CEOs Are Hearing A New Message: Act On Climate, Or We'll Cut Your Pay April 20, 2021Some companies, under pressure from shareholders, are tying executive compensation to climate targets. It's not widespread yet, but the approach is catching on.
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- Revisiting Key Moments From The Derek Chauvin Trial April 20, 2021The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. As the country reacts, NPR revisits key moments from the last three weeks.
- Jim Steinman, Writer Of Operatic Rock Hits For Meat Loaf And Celine Dion, Dies At 73 April 20, 2021
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- European Super League: All six Premier League teams set to withdraw from competition April 20, 2021All six Premier League teams involved in the European Super League are set to formally withdraw from the competition.
- Downing Street scraps plans for White House-style press briefings April 20, 2021After spending £2.6m on the new briefing room, it will now be used by Boris Johnson and officials instead.
- Johnny Mercer: Tory MP resigns as defence minister April 20, 2021The Tory MP criticises the scope of a law designed to protect veterans from unfounded prosecutions.
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- Ex-officer Derek Chauvin guilty of Floyd murder April 20, 2021
