Category Archives: coastal wetlands

Since the Deepwater Horizon spill of 2010, dolphin strandings have occurred at an unprecedented high level—over 500 stranded dolphins—one indicator that there is still a major problem in the Gulf (NOAA). Another strong indicator is the accelerated rate of coastal … Continue reading

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“When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice.” -~William James Earthquakes, wildfires and hurricanes have impacted millions of Americans in recent weeks and it is easy to find numerous articles and … Continue reading

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What is dredging? Underwater excavation is called “dredging.” Usually when people think of “dredged material,” they imagine the murky water from the sediments stirred up in the process of dredging a river, waterway or wetland. For example, the Army Corps … Continue reading

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February is one of my favorite months. Each year I get out my red paper and white paper doilies, stamps and heart stickers, and create homemade Valentines for my friends and family. I’m a romantic. I love writing sweet little … Continue reading

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Purple Mango Tree written by Dr. Ranee Kaur Banerjee With several recent blog entries about wetlands, a focus on wetland education (for kids and adults) and a nice little poem about “Mysterious Marshes” http://purplemangotree.blogspot.com/2009/11/wetlands-mysterious-marshes.html Mangroves & Coastal Wetlands Store 50 … Continue reading

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This past week has been “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by marine biology and in particular, the group of elasmobranchs—rays, sawfish, skates and sharks. Growing up on the Maine coast, … Continue reading

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