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2 dozen orphaned Wood Turtles released back into the wild 10 months after being saved
Read full article: 2 dozen orphaned Wood Turtles released back into the wild 10 months after being savedTwo dozen orphaned Wood Turtles were released back into the wild after being saved and cared for by marine biologists and herpetologists.
Detroit Zoo reopens Polk Penguin Conservation Center after 2 year renovation
Read full article: Detroit Zoo reopens Polk Penguin Conservation Center after 2 year renovationThe Detroit Zoo has officially reopened its Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC) after more than two years of renovations, and the zoo has welcome a new species.
Residents urged to share environmental concerns through conservation survey
Read full article: Residents urged to share environmental concerns through conservation surveyWashtenaw County residents could win $100 Visa gift cards after telling WCCD about their natural resource or environmental concerns.
City of Ann Arbor helps secure $7.4 million in funding for regional land, water conservation
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor helps secure $7.4 million in funding for regional land, water conservation"This vision started decades ago through grassroots efforts led by local champions of conservation," said the Greenbelt Program's manager Remy Long.
This may look destructive but guess what? It’s helping wildlife and here’s how
Read full article: This may look destructive but guess what? It’s helping wildlife and here’s howSpring officially begins this weekend, and with the return of warm weather comes more active local wildlife. Leightner said that springtime kicks off many of their habitat projects, which are designed to benefit wildlife big and small. Leightner explained that by burning certain parts of Michigan grasslands, they’re able to help promote local plant growth and control invasive species. To find out more about how you can help with wildlife conservation, watch the video above. To learn more about Michigan’s important wildlife conservation efforts, click here.
Why we have water flow regulations for showerheads
Read full article: Why we have water flow regulations for showerheadsSomehow, amid the myriad of important issues and crisis in the world, were talking about showerheads and water pressure. While speaking at the White House in July, Trump said:So showerheads you take a shower, the water doesnt come out. Since first enacted in 1992, federal law has dictated that new showerheads shouldnt pour more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute. Since these water savings will reduce demands on water heaters, they will also save energy. Some of the new low flow heads are rated at even lower flow rates, such as 1.8 or 1.5 gpm, saving significantly more water.