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How to Prepare for Increased Hurricane Intensity
Discover the link between climate change, El Niño patterns, and increased hurricane intensity in the US. Learn...
Asthma Peak Week Is Coming: How to Stay Healthy This Fall
The third week of September is Asthma Peak Week due to a seasonal uptick in asthma triggers. Learn how to keep...
How Olmsted Parks Conservancy Protects Biodiversity by Tackling Invasive Species
Invasive species are a growing environmental challenge. NEEF grantee Olmsted Parks Conservancy is installing a...
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Allowing volunteers to be directly involved with real conservation biology creates a ripple effect that increases continued engagement, magnifies outreach, and
Discover the link between climate change, El Niño patterns, and increased hurricane intensity in the US. Learn about tropical cyclone development, sea level
Thanks to a grant from NEEF, the Trail Access Project has expanded its Adaptive Hiking Program to help people with physical disabilities access public lands
The third week of September is Asthma Peak Week due to a seasonal uptick in asthma triggers. Learn how to keep you and your children healthy and prevent asthma
Invasive species are a growing environmental challenge. NEEF grantee Olmsted Parks Conservancy is installing a pollinator meadow in Chickasaw Park to improve
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“I would recommend a project like this to other students because they get to explore the environment around them and learn how to make the ecosystem around them healthier.” -Bettendorf student
Get ready for Water Quality Month by learning about harmful algal blooms and the threat they pose to water quality. Find out what they are, why they appear, and
With about 80% of the US population living in cities, millions are at an increased vulnerability to heat waves and a changing climate. Learn about urban heat
NEEF and the USDA Forest Service partnered to fund a grant for WaterViz, a water cycle visualization project that helps middle school students with visual
Climate change has the potential to impact the taste, size, and availability of fruits and vegetables at your local farmers market. We break down what this