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Wullar lake reduced to a patch of green

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:43:07 +0000

Wullar lake reduced to a patch of green
New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) Wullar lake in Kashmir, once Asia”s largest fresh water lake is now reduced to “a patch of green” and a concerned Government has intiated efforts to revive it within 5 to 10 years.Noting that wetlands across India are under great threat, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today cited the case of Wullar lake and said the Government has launched a very major initiative for …

Playstation Home Personal Space Tour – Luxury Weekend Lake House

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:43:17 +0000

www.yourplaystationhome.com – Enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation in this modern two-story lake house complete with a kitchen, bedroom, and the dock with your very own rowboat. The stunning backdrop for the perfect weekend getaway is set on the edge of a tantalizing lake and mystically docile forestry. In addition to that, the serene life-like atmosphere of dancing fire-flies and migrating birds will surely erase any motivation of returning to the busy city streets. More Information can be found at the following address www.yourplaystationhome.com

1.000 protesters rally in Lake District over sale of forests

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:47:02 +0000

1.000 protesters rally in Lake District over sale of forests
MORE than 1,000 protesters gathered yesterday to condemn plans to sell off public forests.

Small fire quickly contained in Palmer Lake

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:44:06 +0000

Small fire quickly contained in Palmer Lake
Fire crews were able to quickly put out a fire that started this afternoon in Palmer Lake. It sparked on a hillside near Largo and Crescent Lane. Firefighters from multiple agencies, including Palmer Lake, Tri-Lakes, El Paso County and the Forestry Service rushed to the scene and were able to knock out the flames within one hour. No homes were threatened. Investigators say it’s possible that …

Last yoik in Saami forests – scenerys from Inari lake

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:27:09 +0000

Load the whole movien on the page: elonmerkki.net A clip of the documentary Last yoik in Saami forests. Scenerys for forests from lake with yoik musics of Nils Aslak Valkeapää and Wimme Saari

Public asked for ideas for Utah Lake

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:54:32 +0000

Public asked for ideas for Utah Lake
PROVO, Utah (AP) – State officials are looking for the best uses for Utah Lake – even if it means simply leaving it alone. The state Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands’ solicitation for ideas was prompted by a recent proposal to build a bridge across the lake. Division spokesman Jason Curry says state officials are now searching for the “highest and best” use for the lake. Anyone can …

State plans burn for invasive reed on Great Salt Lake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:48:48 +0000

State plans burn for invasive reed on Great Salt Lake
State crews in Utah hope to burn about 300 acres infested by an invasive reed near the shore of the Great Salt Lake. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands plans the prescribed burn near Farmington Bay for Tuesday morning, if weather conditions cooperate. The fire is aimed at destroying phragmites (frag-mite-EES), a tall, nonnative reed that crowds out native vegetation and alters …