http://environmental.findthatout.com Environmental Assessement and other Environmental Issues Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:22:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lately, there’s been major issue going on here locally where I live, and probably it goes on in a lot of other areas as well. Especially areas where drought and/or shortages are apparent.  Bottled water plants.  Apparently, regulatory agencies are issuing permits to allow withdrawal of water from the states ... http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/07/30/do-away-with-bottled-water-and-go-to-tap-water/ This is some interesting info about the advantages and disadvantages of Wind Energy. Seems like alot of "tech" is needed for this kind of energy though, but is a "Clean" source of energy. Wind energy offers many advantages, which explains why it's the fastest-growing energy source in the world. Research ... http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/06/24/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-wind-energy/ I happened along the "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy" website and found some interesting resources about Wind Energy. First to start off is with "How Wind Turbines Work": The following source is of the US Dept of Energy's Energy Efficiencey and Renewable Energy website. Wind is a form of ... http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/06/23/how-wind-turbines-work/ I came across this article on on the net..... Bottled Water Healthy or Hoax? I personally think bottled water is ONLY good for disaster situations, when the power goes out and the pump is not working, and no water is available. Esp. for Floridians when Hurricanes pass through. http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/05/15/bottled-water-is-it-better-for-you/ The Watershed Action Volunteers will be at Myrtle Lake again this Saturday, May 17, 2008. Here are some details, please email if you will be attending. http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/05/15/myrtle-lake-this-saturday/ Date: May 15th-18th Location: Orlando Convention Center I will be working at the convention center on May 17th and would appreciate help from anyone who is interested!  If anyone would like to volunteer even for part of the day, that would be wonderful!  http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/05/15/green-earth-expo/   We have four weeks left and I appreciate everyone’s dedication to the project!  You have made my job very enjoyable and I Thank you for that!  I will be sending out a volunteer survey next month so keep your eyes open for that… http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/05/15/epcot-flower-and-garden-festival/ Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2008 Location:  Seminole Ranch Conservation Area (North) at Hatbill Road. Those participating should have some knowledge of Central Florida Butterflies. Contact Randy Snyder:  rsnyder11@cfl.rr.com. http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/05/06/butterfly-survey/ Saturday, May 10, 2008 Second Saturday in Seminole – Myrtle Lake Restoration Project – 9am to 2pm Work alongside Seminole County biologists as you plant native shoreline species and help restore ecosystem function. This is a fun way to learn about our environment and to make a difference! Meet at Myrtle Lake, ... http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/04/28/myrtle-lake-restoration-project/ Well....this is my FIRST day in field training for Gopher Tortoises at the ECON River Wilderness Area. What I learned: First of all, this is a major point......Gopher Tortoises are a species considered to also known as a "Keystone" species. Keystone species are known as the kind of species, if it ... http://environmental.findthatout.com/2008/04/28/gopher-tortoise-field-training-day/