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Poetic post-apocalyptic visions of nature reclaiming city neighborhoods obscure public policy breach in disaster recovery, ecologists say

[toggles] [toggle title=”Administration Joins with Democrats to Pass Continuing Budget Resolution”] On Sept. 6, President Trump stunned Republicans by agreeing to a budget deal with Democrats to fund disaster aid and prevent a government shutdown. The package includes $15.25 billion for Harvey relief, funds the government with a continuing resolution until Dec. 8, and raises the debt ceiling, which would…

2017 Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America: Linking biodiversity, material cycling and ecosystem services in a changing world 6–11 August 2017   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, 8 August 2017 Contact: Liza Lester, 206-553-9964, LLester@esa.org   PORTLAND, Ore. — The Ecological Society of America (ESA) will donate over $22,000 to local non-profit Sustainable Northwest’s Forest Program, to offset the…

2017 Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America: Linking biodiversity, material cycling and ecosystem services in a changing world 6–11 August 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, 2 August 2017 Contact: Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, LLester@esa.org     Regulations on land use that have been put in place to protect water quality, human lives, and property, may also protect…

2017 Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America: Linking biodiversity, material cycling and ecosystem services in a changing world 6–11 August 2017   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, 1 August 2017 Contact: Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, LLester@esa.org   As climate change brings new pressures to bear on wildlife, species must “move, adapt, acclimate, or die.” Erik Beever and colleagues…

[toggles] [toggle title=”Member Input Requested: Special Policy Forum at Portland Annual Meeting”] ***We want to hear from you. Send us questions by the end of this week that you would like the panelists to answer. Email them to alison@esa.org with “Special Policy Forum Question” in the subject line.***   In response to ecologists’ increased motivation to effectively engage in the political…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Monday, 24 July 2017 Contact: Alison Mize, 202-833-8773 ext. 205 (work) or 703-625-3628 (mobile), alison@esa.org In the wake of the change in administration in January, the political landscape has become more challenging to navigate for scientists seeking to conduct research and inform policy. The new administration in Washington has proposed significant cuts to federal spending on scientific…

2017 Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America: Linking biodiversity, material cycling and ecosystem services in a changing world 6–11 August 2017   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, 20 July 2017 Contact: Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, LLester@esa.org       Ecologists and artists will explore the intersection of their craft in two back-to-back Ignite-style sessions on Tuesday, August 8,…

UC Irvine doctoral student David Winkler reports on whence the invasion originated and what enabled Sahara mustard to adapt so successfully at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Tuesday, 11 July 2017 Contact: Alison Mize, 202-833-8773 ext. 205 (work) or 703-625-3628 (mobile), alison@esa.org The Ecological Society of America (ESA) will present its tenth annual Regional Policy Award to U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), representative of Oregon’s 1st congressional district, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon in August. The award recognizes an elected…

[toggles] [toggle title=”Trump Administration Review of National Monument Designations Rapidly Continues“] Submit Comments on National Monument Review On June 29, the Ecological Society of America sent an action alert encouraging members to submit comments to the Department of the Interior and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on the administration’s review of national monuments, marine national monuments, and national marine…

2017 Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America: Linking biodiversity, material cycling and ecosystem services in a changing world 6–11 August 2017   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, 5 July 2017 Contact: Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, LLester@esa.org Ecological researchers care deeply about the health of the systems they study, but do not always know how to put into practice…

[toggles] [toggle title=”Appropriations Hearing on National Science Foundation Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget”] The president’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget request for all federal agencies that was released in May included large cuts for scientific research across agencies. It is Congress, however, that crafts the 12 appropriations bills that fund the government. As they work on federal appropriations for FY…

[toggles] [toggle title=”U.S. to Exit Paris Climate Accord”] President Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate accord in a celebratory Rose Garden ceremony on Thursday, June 1. The long-anticipated announcement came after lengthy internal White House debate; it had been expected prior to the G-7 Summit at the end of May. Ivanka Trump, her husband…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2,  2017 Contact: Alison Mize, 703-625-3628, alison@esa.org Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, LLester@esa.org   By withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on climate change, the United States is abdicating its role as the world leader in using science-based information to inform policy. Business, political, and scientific leaders the world over are condemning the decision. More than 190…

[toggles] [toggle title=”President Releases FY 2018 Budget Request”] President Trump released his first official budget request, “A New Foundation for American Greatness,” on Tuesday, May 23. The plan calls for massive cuts to non-defense discretionary spending, with a corresponding increase in defense spending. It also significantly cuts a wide range of social programs. With cuts of $54 billion in the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, 23 May 2017 Contact: Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, LLester@esa.org   In dry southern Morocco, domesticated goats climb to the precarious tippy tops of native argan trees to find fresh forage. Local herders occasionally prune the bushy, thorny trees for easier climbing and even help goat kids learn to climb. During the bare autumn season, goats…

Awards recognize students for outstanding research presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, 22 May 2017 Contact: Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, LLester@esa.org   The Ecological Society of America recognizes Michael J.M. McTavish and Julienne E. NeSmith for outstanding student research presentations at the 101st Annual Meeting of the Society in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in August 2016. ESA…

Linking biodiversity, material cycling and ecosystem services in a changing world 6–11 August 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, 11 May 2017 Contact: Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, LLester@esa.org   Environmental scientists from 50 U.S. states, U. S. territories, and countries around the world will converge on Portland, Oregon this August for the 102nd Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of…

[toggles] [toggle title=”President Trump’s Use of Executive Authority in the First 100 Days“] President Trump has made very heavy use of executive authority in his first 100 days, January 20 to April 29, 2017, signing 32 executive orders, 28 Presidential memoranda and 30 proclamations, more than any president since Truman. Executive orders are most commonly used to instruct the executive…