…annually. The systems are monitored by locally-elected volunteer water committees. CTI engineers designed the chlorinator specifically for Nicaragua, where they have been leading installations since 2009, in partnership with local NGOs like EOS International, community organizations, and the Nicaraguan Health Ministry. “Every approach and action CTI takes acknowledges and incorporates…
…“The idea is to protect what we have and restore what we can—and keep in mind that wetland restoration has an economic side,” Cooper said. The annual value of Great Lakes fisheries is estimated at $7 billion and a majority of Great Lakes fish species use coastal wetlands at some…
…students each raced a team at the twenty-second annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race, north of Bayfield, Wisconsin, the weekend of February 4–5. “This is the best internship ever,” Hermus said, as he readied the teams for the race by placing orange booties on Hudachek’s Alaskan huskies’ feet then harnessing…
Northland College will be hosting the second annual Children’s and Young Adult Literature Conference November 9-10 for educators of all types — including librarians, teachers, childcare providers, parents, and college students in education-related fields. This conference focuses on the connections between literature and the natural world for children and young…
…to reach all those kids who might not otherwise get outside,” Eisele says. Discovery Southeast received several nominations for the inaugural Discovery Award, which is meant to honor educators. Smith will get the award at the organization’s annual fundraiser banquet Saturday night at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Discovery…
…essential filmmaking skills while also discussing the ways film can influence people and shape their reactions to a particular film. At this year’s ninth annual Big Water Film Festival sneak preview held in Northland College’s Alvord Theatre, several films were previewed, including student shorts. Marissa and classmates presented short student-made…
Sigurd Olson (1899-1982) was acknowledged during his lifetime as a leader of the American environmental movement, an emblematic figure for a generation of activists. As a writer, teacher, and activist who was a harbinger of the raising of America’s ecological consciousness, Olson’s history, writings, and This content was curated by…
The Northland College Alumni Association honored Tam Hofman ‘80 and Derek Ogle ’89 at the alumni dinner during its annual Fall Festival September 28-29. Hofman is a park ranger with the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, where she has been recognized for her interpretive work, receiving the National Park Service Freeman…
On Earth Day each year, Northland College announces its choices for the best in nature writing for the previous year. Three authors are selected to receive the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award (SONWA) for adult, young adult, and children’s literature. Established in 1991, SONWA honors the literary legacy of…
