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Discover the beauty of nature with the music of John Nilsen and the photography of Noppadol Paothong (MDC photographer) at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center June 24.
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ImageDiscovering Our National Parks
Pictured: Park Ranger Brian Ettling teaches visitors about Crater Lake National Park.
It’s the lovely month of May, as they say in “Camelot.” Summer unofficially begins on Memorial Day and it’s time to plan that big summer vacation. This year, the focus may be on visiting our national parks, which are in the midst of a century celebration.
Just Moms: The Struggle With Nuclear Waste, Politicians, And The Media
Pictured above: Dawn Chapman (Left) and Karen Nickel, co-founders of Just Moms STL.
Dawn Chapman, from the Just Moms STL group, is the guest on this Environmental Echo podcast edition with Don Corrigan.
Chapman shares her thoughts and opinions about several recent issues, including the recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch article, which details expert opinions saying that “fear may be overblown and even misplaced” about the radiation risks in West Lake and Coldwater Creek areas. Also, the online threats to the EPA and other authorities on the Facebook page administered by Chapman and others, which caused the EPA to cancel an appearance at a public meeting.
Corrigan also asks about the outcome of the group’s trip to Washington D.C. visit to the White House, the United Nations, and members of Congress about the West Lake Landfill issues, and what it is like to try and balance family, being a mother, and being thrust into the advocate spotlight.
EPA Updates Contamination Clean Up Efforts At Meramec Caverns
Chris Whitley, a spokesman for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7, shares the latest updates on the remediation efforts at Meramec Caverns. The popular tourist cave closed in March due to elevated contamination levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) vapors.
Forest Park Forever Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Artist In Residence Program
A new program will mark the 30th anniversary of Forest Park Forever this year – the Artist in Residence Program. The program is designed to “celebrate the anniversary through the creative output of talented artists” chosen to “explore the beauty and inspiring nature of Forest Park and share their new work with the community through public programming.”
Celebrate Pollinator Week With Dinner At The Zoo
A Pollinator Dinner in celebration of National Pollinator Week will be held, Tuesday, June 21, at the St. Louis Zoo in The Living World. Reservations are required by noon on June 9. Find more information below.
National Prairie Day Event
The Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. The organization has established National Prairie Day the first Saturday in June. This year, National Prairie Day is Saturday, June 4, 2016. Find details about the annual Prairie BioBlitz event below.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day!
We hope your day is filled with love, family, and happiness!
CMT’S Great Race 2016: Linking The Last Mile – Go Team West!!
Don Corrigan is scheduled as one of the media personalities to participate in this race! Should be fun! Go Team West!!!
Stay tuned to Environmental Echo for Don’s podcast interview with Kim Cella, the executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit , we talk about the meaning behind the race and what her organization is all about.
Find out more about “CMT’s Great Race 2016: Linking the Last Mile” and the media personalities who are on Team East and Team West – CLICK HERE.
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Carl’s Climate Analysis #650
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The 650th Climate Letter is out from Carl Campbell. A couple of interesting items he covers gives analysis on the wildfires in Alberta and an updated discussion on what it would take for the U.S. to convert 100% to renewable energy.
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