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Please review our Group Guidelines for discussion at https://vnps.groups.io/g/potowmack/guidelines. All discussion is expected to remain civil, courteous, and suitable for a general audience. Discussi
Please review our Group Guidelines for discussion at https://vnps.groups.io/g/potowmack/guidelines. All discussion is expected to remain civil, courteous, and suitable for a general audience. Discussion which does not adhere to these guidelines may be removed by the moderators.
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Let's Phase Out Invasive Plants in Virginia! 3 messages
Ask your Virginia Legislators to support House Joint Resolution 527.
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Ask your Virginia Legislators to support House Joint Resolution 527.
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By Mark Murphy
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It's a great time of year to tackle some invasive plants in our area
Register for the free Blue Ridge PRISM online webinar: Winter Invasive Plant Control on Thursday, January 28 at 1pm.
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Register for the free Blue Ridge PRISM online webinar: Winter Invasive Plant Control on Thursday, January 28 at 1pm.
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By Mark Murphy
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recent media dispatches and other items from the stream construction front
FYI - recent media dispatches from the stream construction front. The attached reports, and items below, provide up-to-date discussions on the myriad of problems with natural channel design projects a
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FYI - recent media dispatches from the stream construction front. The attached reports, and items below, provide up-to-date discussions on the myriad of problems with natural channel design projects a
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By Rod Simmons
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When people devalue their own history ... 12 messages
FYI. An alternate title might be: “Is Arlington County the worst managed jurisdiction in the nation?” The neoliberal politics of gentrification and industry profits is on loud display here - as usual.
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FYI. An alternate title might be: “Is Arlington County the worst managed jurisdiction in the nation?” The neoliberal politics of gentrification and industry profits is on loud display here - as usual.
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By Rod Simmons
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Updated Event: Climate Change and the Need to Make Space for Nature with Charles Smith - Thursday, 14 January 2021 3 messages
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Climate Change and the Need to Make Space for Nature with Charles Smith When: Thursday, 14 January 2021 7:30pm to 9:00pm (UTC-05:00) America/New York Where: Zoom Video Conference Organizer: VNPS Potow
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Climate Change and the Need to Make Space for Nature with Charles Smith When: Thursday, 14 January 2021 7:30pm to 9:00pm (UTC-05:00) America/New York Where: Zoom Video Conference Organizer: VNPS Potow
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an astute student's perspective on the Taylor Run Project
FYI. An excellent letter from Amarantha Flachs-Hernandez (see below). Disturbing to me is that Ms. Lassetter tries to adult-splain to Amarantha and sell the same old disinformation that has become a h
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FYI. An excellent letter from Amarantha Flachs-Hernandez (see below). Disturbing to me is that Ms. Lassetter tries to adult-splain to Amarantha and sell the same old disinformation that has become a h
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By Rod Simmons
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Event: Conserving Virginia’s Native Plants with Chris Ludwig [via Zoom] - Wednesday, 13 January 2021 2 messages
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Conserving Virginia’s Native Plants with Chris Ludwig [via Zoom] When: Wednesday, 13 January 2021 7:00pm to 9:00pm (UTC-05:00) America/New York Where: Zoom Video Conference Organizer: Virginia Native
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Conserving Virginia’s Native Plants with Chris Ludwig [via Zoom] When: Wednesday, 13 January 2021 7:00pm to 9:00pm (UTC-05:00) America/New York Where: Zoom Video Conference Organizer: Virginia Native
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All should battle for healthy habitats and streams
“A New Year’s Resolution for Taylor Run”, January 13, 2021 Alexandria Times, page 24: https://alextimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/01_14_2021-Alex_Times_WEB.pdf Great educational feature in Theogo
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“A New Year’s Resolution for Taylor Run”, January 13, 2021 Alexandria Times, page 24: https://alextimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/01_14_2021-Alex_Times_WEB.pdf Great educational feature in Theogo
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By Rod Simmons
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Neonicotinoid bill
Something else to consider advocating for. Act immediately if there are any bills pending that you want our legislature to pass this year. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?211+ful+HB2030 M
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Something else to consider advocating for. Act immediately if there are any bills pending that you want our legislature to pass this year. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?211+ful+HB2030 M
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By Margaret Fisher
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January Update - Plant NOVA Natives
Can't See This Message? View in a browser January Update - Plant NOVA Natives At the bottom of this page, please see the short article on native shrubs and other foundation plantings, and share i
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Can't See This Message? View in a browser January Update - Plant NOVA Natives At the bottom of this page, please see the short article on native shrubs and other foundation plantings, and share i
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By Margaret Fisher
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A year of presenting stream restoration best practices, conservation biology, and water quality alternatives for local communities and the Chesapeake Bay
President's letter for the January 2021 West Montgomery County Citizens Association newsletter about "stream restorations" - see attached. Great educational feature in Theogony (below). Now we have th
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President's letter for the January 2021 West Montgomery County Citizens Association newsletter about "stream restorations" - see attached. Great educational feature in Theogony (below). Now we have th
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By Rod Simmons
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dispatches from the stream construction front 3 messages
Hi all, A couple of days ago, I collected 4 equidistant soil samples of exposed mineral soil along the stream banks of Donaldson Run Tributary B in Arlington County, Virginia. I will send them to Broo
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Hi all, A couple of days ago, I collected 4 equidistant soil samples of exposed mineral soil along the stream banks of Donaldson Run Tributary B in Arlington County, Virginia. I will send them to Broo
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By Rod Simmons
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Event: Climate Change and the Need to Make Space for Nature with Charles Smith - Thursday, 14 January 2021
#cal-invite
Climate Change and the Need to Make Space for Nature with Charles Smith When: Thursday, 14 January 2021 7:30pm to 9:00pm (UTC-05:00) America/New York Where: Zoom Video Conference Organizer: VNPS Potow
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Climate Change and the Need to Make Space for Nature with Charles Smith When: Thursday, 14 January 2021 7:30pm to 9:00pm (UTC-05:00) America/New York Where: Zoom Video Conference Organizer: VNPS Potow
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more on phosphorus testing
I was reminded by a senior environmental scientist colleague to note a) the low cost of soil samples and b) the credentials of the laboratory where the soil analysis tests for Taylor Run, Lucky Run, S
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I was reminded by a senior environmental scientist colleague to note a) the low cost of soil samples and b) the credentials of the laboratory where the soil analysis tests for Taylor Run, Lucky Run, S
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By Rod Simmons
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Case study: updated phosphorus soil sample results for Taylor Run, Lucky Run, and Strawberry Run
Dear EPC, Please see the attached updated metrics for the phosphorus (P) soil samples I recently collected for Taylor Run, Lucky Run, and Strawberry Run in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Using the
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Dear EPC, Please see the attached updated metrics for the phosphorus (P) soil samples I recently collected for Taylor Run, Lucky Run, and Strawberry Run in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Using the
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By Rod Simmons
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MD ecosystems TO preserve 3 messages
Just a reminder. Take a look at the 27 endangered and favorite ecosystems described below and carry out actions to preserve these ecosystems. Education in newspapers and social media, contact your leg
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Just a reminder. Take a look at the 27 endangered and favorite ecosystems described below and carry out actions to preserve these ecosystems. Education in newspapers and social media, contact your leg
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By Marc Imlay
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Need a reminder of how wonderful a springtime Native Garden can be during this cold winter?
Do you need a reminder of how wonderful a springtime Native Garden can be during this cold winter? Look no further than Jeanne Kadet and Mike Perel’s “Garden Journey” story and videos created for the
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Do you need a reminder of how wonderful a springtime Native Garden can be during this cold winter? Look no further than Jeanne Kadet and Mike Perel’s “Garden Journey” story and videos created for the
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By Mark Murphy
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MD ecosystems TO preserve
Please send me what I have missed. Thanks Marc Action items Follow up to Endangered Ecosystems workshop Dec 16 2020 Our participants reported many endangered ecosystems and their need for preservation
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Please send me what I have missed. Thanks Marc Action items Follow up to Endangered Ecosystems workshop Dec 16 2020 Our participants reported many endangered ecosystems and their need for preservation
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By Marc Imlay
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Stream Restoration Best Practices, Conservation Biology, and Water Quality for Local Communities and the Chesapeake Bay
Great educational feature in Theogony (below)! Now we have the T.C. Williams High School students attempting to educate policymakers and staff facilitators of the errors of their ways as to environmen
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Great educational feature in Theogony (below)! Now we have the T.C. Williams High School students attempting to educate policymakers and staff facilitators of the errors of their ways as to environmen
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By Rod Simmons
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