Episode 1502
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- New Threats for Spotted Owls
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- Despite years of protection for Oregon's spotted owls, researchers have found little evidence of recovery. They have discovered that a new species of owl, the eastern barred owl, has moved into the protected habitat areas and is competing with the spotted owl for limited resources. The new invader is having a dramatic impact on the endangered species' survival.
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- Beneficial Insects
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- A fascinating look at how insects like the lady bug and the praying mantis are excellent alternatives to using harmful chemicals in the control of pests. Beneficial insects are becoming increasingly popular in modern garden maintenance. Places like farmers markets have begun growing and selling these "good bugs", and more and more people are buying!
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- Reed Canyon Restoration
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- The lush 22-acre Crystal Springs Canyon that bisects Portland's Reed College campus stands today as a true urban oasis. It's all thanks to recent volunteer efforts by Reed's staff, students, and neighbors who have transformed the canyon from an overgrown weed patch to a thriving micro-ecosystem and urban watershed. The canyon now sports restored salmon habitat, revitalized trails and renewed wetlands.
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- Big Blue Marble
- by Vince Patton | 03/04/2010
- If you’re old enough, you remember Christmas Eve, 1968 for an image that put the entire planet in its place. Of course, most folks saw it in black and white on their TVs. The color version returned with the astronauts of Apollo 8 and became an iconic photo of the 20th century. The world had never [...]
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Rogue Bike Trail Investigated
37 inches = 86 billion gallons
