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Python GIS Resources
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- Written by charlie
- Category: Books & Media
Although I muddle through with Python code, and knew it has a strong presence in the GIS world, I was amazed by how many GIS modules there are. Quite a few are listed here, ranging from basic to esoteric.
https://pythongisresources.wordpress.com/packages/
Audubon Photo Contest
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- Written by charlie
- Category: Wetland Wildlife
Check out the Audubon Society's photo contest winners, the photos are all amazing, but the one of an eagle swooping down to snatch a fish out of a Blue Heron's grasp is magnificent!
Link Here: Audubon Photo Winners
Atlas Obscura
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- Written by charlie
- Category: Wetland Plants
Atlas Obscura, the always amazing and thought provoking travel website full of strange, wondrous or merely overlooked destinations has a motley bunch of entries tagged "wetlands" here A few articles are tangential, but the entry for Panjin Red Beach in Liaoning, China, in one of the worlds largest wetlands, is the most eye catching. At first glance, it looks like a photoshop trick, but the rich crimson and cranberry reds in the photos run true.
The estuaries unique combination of salinity, fluctuating water levels and alkalinity allows a distinct species of the common seepweed, a halophile or salt loving species with thick, succulent like leaves to thrive. The leaves turn a crimson red fading to purple as it matures in autumn. The fields of seepweed are not limited to a small area, but a horizon to horizon view encompassing 51 square miles, attracting many tourists, but remain threatened by oil drilling and wells. It is also home to some 250 migratory birds.
The other article, is a good jumping off point for learning more about some of the largest, and little known wetlands in the world. It skips from continent to continent, from the Pantanal in Brazil through the southern forested wetlands in the United States, and lowland African wetlands and New Guinea’s Giant River Swamps. It doesn't mention the bogs of Siberia, but its definitely worth a read and a forward.
Wetlands in the News
21 November 2024
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Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans
The world's warming tropical wetlands are releasing more methane than ever before, research shows — an alarming sign that the world's climate goals are slipping further out of reach.
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Proposed Missoula Valley conservation easement would protect wetlands
The City of Missoula will consider spending funds from an open space bond passed by voters 16 years ago to help conserve a working ranch, along with a rare valley wetland that lies on the property.
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Flood-prone Teso region moves to restore wetlands
Mr Wilberforce Tukei, the Bukedea resident district commissioner (RDC), says the demarcation is a testament enough to the people that the government is committed to restoring the lost wetland cover...
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Advocates: Protection for wetlands crucial for future water availability
With some expecting the Indiana General Assembly to begin discussions on a statewide comprehensive water plan during the upcoming legislative session, advocates say there's more to consider. The idea...
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Constructed wetlands meet expectations
A constructed wetland designed to receive tile drainage water from 73 acres of corn and soybeans is doing its job of removing nitrates.