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How Earth Day ignited the path to environmental conservation

In 1970, millions of people across the nation showed their deep concern over the pollution and negligence taking place toward our environment. This unity forced the issue of environmental conservation into political action with the purpose to bring...

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By: Mandy Sartain / Published: Apr 19, 2023

Hundreds turn out for annual environmental fair

Despite an early threat of rain, Saturday turned out pretty and unusually warm for a March afternoon. On one side of the campus children played in a “mud kitchen” where mudpies were top of the menu. On the other side of the campus, a red-faced...

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By: Tracy Jay / Published: Mar 30, 2023

Master Oyster Gardening program to begin this year

Oyster gardening efforts in Mississippi and Alabama have worked to restore estuarine habitat and improve water quality by growing oysters used for habitat restoration purposes. Volunteers and participants in Little Lagoon, Mobile Bay and Mississippi...

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By: Conrad Horst / Published: Mar 23, 2023