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The publication looks at the impact of habitat addition, termed environmental enrichment in the paper, on the health and welfare of salmon in aquaculture facilities.
A similar letter was sent to Lisa Murkowski, Chair, and Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member, of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies. March 20, 2026 The Honorable
Verbal Judo: A Method to Improve Your Ability to Talk to Those Hostile to Conservation This session was recorded on:April 28, 2026 Presenter:Scott Bonar Successfully conversing with people who
March 16, 2026 The Honorable Lisa MurkowskiChairSenate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies SubcommitteeS-125, The CapitolWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mike SimpsonChairHouse Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee2007 Rayburn House Office
March 16, 2026 The Honorable Lisa MurkowskiChairSenate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies SubcommitteeS-125, The CapitolWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mike SimpsonChairHouse Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee2007 Rayburn House
Utilizing Anonymous Location Data to Assess Use and Travel Behavior This session was held live and recorded on: Monday, March 30, 2026 Presenters:Rebecca KrogmanIowa Department of Natural Resources Danny RiddleMotivf
The Peer Review ProcessWhy and How You Should Get Involved Live session was held and recorded on:April 1, 2026 For those who are new to scientific writing, peer review
They assessed Red Snapper CPUE across a variety of habitat types, natural and artificial. Their work showed once again how important habitat is to fish populations, and habitats such as oil and gas platforms and artificial reefs are vitally important to these fish.
March 11, 2026 The Honorable Ted CruzChairCommittee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Maria CantwellRanking MemberCommittee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2026CONTACT: IFC/AFS Center Project: rfiq@h2o-center.org OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM SELECTED TO HOST NATIONAL CENTER FOR ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE WATER CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (CENTER) The Instream Flow Council
