Monthly Archives: April 2011

At at the Beach with Maritime mini

 

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Maritime GOMI mini-conference underway

  The 2011 GOMI Maritime  mini-conference got underway today at its host site at the Shelburne Regional High School. Teams from Shelburne, Barrington, Digby/Islands, Queens North and the Tantarmar Wetland Centre had a great evening of introductions, sharing of their … Continue reading

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Summer Workshop Themes – Climate Change and Solutions

How is climate change impacting the Gulf of Maine? How is a warming climate impacting salt marshes and beaches?  How are human actions impacting our climate?  What actions can we take to help solve the problems associated with a warming … Continue reading

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Concord YES team receives grant

The Green Concord Business Group held its first annual Green Traditions Concert and Green Living Fair last month. The proceeds were presented the Concord YES Team last week to support the 2011 Summer Program. Thank you to Green Concord and … Continue reading

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Summer Workshop Themes – Merrimack Water Quality

Water Quality of the Merrimack River and the Parker River Refuge In this Theme, to be led by GOMI veterans Eric Kretsch, Matt Orlando and Matt Kennedy, students will participate in two ongoing water quality collecting projects. One is on … Continue reading

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Maritime regional conference schedule announced

      2011 GOMI REGIONAL CONFERENCE,  SHELBURNE, NS       Friday April 29th 3:30-4:30 – Registration at Shelburne Regional High School and check-in at Wildwood Motel 5:00 – Sandy Point Lighthouse for Supper – vegetarian and meat pasta, … Continue reading

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Barrington High honors volunteers

On April 7th, Barrington High (Nova Scotia) held a chowder supper for volunteers at the school.  Among those in attendance were members of the GOMI group who work with the Green Team at the school.  The environmental group was recognized … Continue reading

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Summer Workshop Themes – Invasive Species

Invasive species are a significant threat to wildlife habitats and the agricultural industry. In this theme we will learn about some of the invasive plants threatening Parker River NWR and how the biologist and managers are dealing with the problem. … Continue reading

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Our Coasts – Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME

Located just east of Ogunquit Village in southern Maine, is the Perkins Cove section of Ogunquit, Maine. In the early days of settlement when fishing and shipping were the main means of livelihood, Perkins Cove, or Fish Cove as it … Continue reading

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Summer Workshop Themes – Great Marsh

Human Impact and Land Use Practices Affecting the Great Marsh This Theme will look at how changing land uses have affected the health of salt marshes and estuaries in Plum Island Sound. We’ll visit salt marsh research sites where nitrogen … Continue reading

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