Tuesday, August 26, 2003

Opportunity to Comment to LCMR Here is your chance to give advice to the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) on future priorities for the environment and natural resources of Minnesota. Beginning July 1, 2005 there will be approximately $30 million dollars for the LCMR to recommend for enhancement of Minnesota's unique natural resources. LCMR is seeking advice on future priorities for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund money. For the months of August and September, there is a citizen input form on the web site for you to complete. Log on and make your thoughts known!! 11:31:41 AM    comment []

Tracking Disease from Space. They used satellite imagery to track changes in vegetation which predicted when Rift Valley Fever would hit. Stare at this image and repeat the words "Rift Valley Fever" over and over for a spooky effect: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/NewImages/Images/africa_ndvi.jpg 11:21:31 AM    comment []

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for The Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour. (Sept 7) Register online (for a surcharge) at http://www.active.com or print out the registration form on http://www.spnec.org and mail it or deliver it by hand. 10:00:11 AM    comment []