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Nov 7 07 ARKive is an extensive library of films and photographs of the world's endangered habitats and species – freely accessible to all online for private research and internal educational purposes. Hailed as the digital Noah’s Ark, it has won numerous education and communication awards since its launch by Sir David Attenborough in 2003. The Pacific Southwest Research Station has posted its Recreation Research Update for October 2007. Updates include sustainable operations and information about homeowners living in wildland-urban interface areas. All member organizations of the Orion Grassroots Network will be given free access for the next year to GrantStation’s Find-a-Funder database, along with the whole suite of fundraising resources available there, a $599 value. National Wetlands Awards Nomination. Individuals will be recognized for their contributions to wetlands protection, restoration, and outreach, including scientific research, landowner stewardship, community leadership, and program development at the state, tribal, and local levels. Deadline: January 15, 2008. A Teacher’s Guide to Energy on Public Lands is now available to assist educators in teaching standards-based lessons and conducting classroom activities about the diverse energy resources on America’s public lands. The guide was produced in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Program. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Center for Invasive Plant Management announce a new e-learning website aimed at engaging volunteers and the public in invasive plant issues and management. Includes science-based, introductory information that is suitable for anyone interested in learning about invasive plants.
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