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New statewide network connects environmental organization, educators – Sun, 22 May 2011 PST
Where can a business locate information on becoming more sustainable, a teacher find some owls for her classroom, or an individual discover how to get involved in the Slow Food movement? Answer: E3 Washington, a new online clearinghouse of environmental Read more
Save energy, water with 'dryer' landscaping method – Sat, 23 Apr 2011 PST
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Want to make your yard easier to maintain and less expensive to keep up? Consider Xeriscaping which reduces your lawn area and focuses on native plants so water consumption and maintenance are naturally lower. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Earth Day essay contributions help advance discussion – Wed, 20 Apr 2011 PST
- April 21, 2011
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What role do writers play in the unending environmental challenges urban, rural and wild areas face because of our propensity for war, razing, insatiable appetite and unholy regard for the other species and ecosystems we so are dependent upon beyond Read more
Pumpkin Patch Community Garden Up and Running for 2011
- March 31, 2011
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We had a great work day today at the Pumpkin Patch Community Garden in the west valley of Spokane. As you can see from the picture even the little guys were putting their muscles into preparing the soil for Read more
Landowner attention key to restoration success – Wed, 23 Feb 2011 PST
- March 31, 2011
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Replanting damaged riparian areas on our shorelines is not always successful. Sometimes these projects are only partially successful. It all depends on whether the landowners, who host the project, care enough to take care of the burgeoning trees and shrubs Read more