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- Ireland Finds U.S. Tourists During Pandemic May Be Trouble. But So Is Their Absence August 7, 2020There's a perception that Americans are resistant to wearing masks and are refusing to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Still, one hotel workers says, "We are missing the Americans greatly."
- Jerry Falwell Jr. On 'Indefinite Leave' From Liberty University After Racy Photo August 7, 2020Days after Falwell receives criticism for posting a photo online that showed him with his pants unzipped alongside a woman who is not his wife, Liberty University says he is stepping aside.
- Gov. Cuomo Clears The Way For In-Person Learning At Schools In New York State August 7, 2020Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that infection rates were low enough that local districts could opt to bring kids back into classrooms if they wanted. Many teachers oppose the decision.
- Nasal Spray Is A New Antidepressant Option For People At High Risk of Suicide August 7, 2020Doctors have a new option for suicidal patients. It's a fast-acting nasal spray containing a version of the anesthetic ketamine.
- Indian Jetliner Breaks In Two After Overshooting Runway; 17 People Dead August 7, 2020A Boeing 737 with 190 people aboard skids off the runway and plunges down a 35-foot slope — leaving the airliner cracked in two.
- Ireland Finds U.S. Tourists During Pandemic May Be Trouble. But So Is Their Absence August 7, 2020
- From BBC News
- Coronavirus: Stricter measures introduced in Preston August 8, 2020New cases of coronavirus have more than doubled in the city in the space of a week.
- Coronavirus: Face covering use expanded in England and Scotland August 8, 2020The new rules apply to cinemas, museums and places of worship as more quarantine restrictions start.
- Britain urges France to crack down on migrant crossings August 8, 2020The government is also looking at using "maritime assets" to stop people crossing the Channel.
- Coronavirus: Last-ditch talks on new aid package for US economy fail August 8, 2020With benefits expired for millions of jobless and mass evictions looming, lawmakers go on holiday.
- Coronavirus: More face covering rules and £1.5bn help unclaimed August 8, 2020Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Saturday morning.
- Coronavirus: Stricter measures introduced in Preston August 8, 2020
