Journal archives for February 2019

February 4, 2019

First signs of border wall construction spotted at National Butterfly Center.

A gigantic yellow earth mover arrived on National Butterfly Center land Sunday afternoon, the first sign of the beginnings of border wall construction in that protected habitat.

https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/First-signs-of-border-wall-construction-spotted-13587300.php

Posted on February 4, 2019 04:17 PM by biohexx1 biohexx1 | 0 comments | Leave a comment

February 8, 2019

New Video Shows Damage Wrought by Trump’s Border Wall.

Drone footage of new border wall in New Mexico shows that the Trump administration's border militarization is already damaging ecosystems and wildlife. Trump waived 25 laws that protect clean air, clean water, public lands and endangered wildlife to speed construction of 20 miles of new walls.

https://www.ecowatch.com/trump-border-wall-damage-video-2628369474.html

Posted on February 8, 2019 11:06 PM by biohexx1 biohexx1 | 0 comments | Leave a comment

iNaturalist Training: Become a citizen scientist!

Tomorrow morning!

This amazing opportunity is offered in conjunction with the San Diego Natural History Museum in preparation for this year’s City Nature Challenge. This presentation will include speakers from California State Fish and Wildlife, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Cabrillo National Monument. Each speaker will focus on how iNaturalist is used at their respective wildlife refuge or national park/monument!

http://earthdiscovery.org/events/2019/2/9/inaturalist-training-become-a-citizen-scientist

Posted on February 8, 2019 11:23 PM by biohexx1 biohexx1 | 0 comments | Leave a comment