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By Gideon F. For-mukwai
Envjournal Writer
I was reading around to understand what other bloggers are doing out here in the West. In the course of my research, I stumbled upon the blog of Portland Water Bureau. It is a very comprehensive blog with lots of information.
What I like most about this blog is the fact that they are using new media extensively to get the word out about their projects. The blog is into facebook, youtube, flickr and twitter. Their flickr really got my attention especially the pictures of events. The pictures were very compelling and for a moment, I thought, instead of reading, I could just check out the photos.
If you want to learn more about Portland Water Bureau Blog: http://www.portlandonline.com/water/index.cfm?c=39678

This is a great video showing why it is so necessary to inspect boats before they enter Lake Tahoe. Check it out!

- Michelle

From The Nature Conservancy's Blog

A RESPONSE: IS CONSERVATION UNNATURAL?

By Michelle Horton

Envjournal Writer

I came across an article posted on The Nature Conservancy’s blog that I thought was worth exploring. The question being posed: “is conservation unnatural?“

This intriguing post, written by Erik Meijaard, explores the evolutionary triumph of an invasive specie, the Church Bird of Borneo. Although they are nonnative to Borneo, their populations have flourished. However, in their native UK, they are red-listed as populations are quickly diminishing.

Meijaard asks: “When does a species stop being a dangerous invasive and become a wonder of nature worth protecting?”

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