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• Fire evacuations ordered for Big Sur
Federal fire managers predict an increase in severe wildfire activity in Northern California through October due to unusually hot, dry weather and scant rain.
• Mosquito threat multiplies after Midwest floods
Heavy rain followed by high temperatures creates ideal conditions for these bugs, whose eggs hatch in the soil after heavy rains. Scientists call them nuisance mosquitoes.
• First thoughts: Can the center hold?
Rainy in OH, You would rain on anyone's parade. Check you facts. The taxes on all the McCain properties have been paid. AOL poll of actual people has shown McCain ahead by 62 to 38%--that is with almost 200,000 votes.
• Amazon forest still a climate mystery
As the world tears up its rain forests at a rapid rate — 60 acres a minute, the U.N. says — scientists in the Amazon are working to understand the ominous feedback link between deforestation and a warming world. This is the second of a three-part ...
• When Craigslist attacks!
Just as an aside, and in no way meaning to rain on “Bob’s” quip, NYC residents might take this time to point out that as this is no longer the “Taxi Driver” ’70s and that shutting down the outer edges of Gansevoort in the Meat Packing ...

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• Science: Environment: Water Resources: Rainwater Harvesting  (13)
• Science: Environment: Water Resources: Stormwater  (34)

» Applied Ecological Services: Rain Gardens - Guide to creating a garden and an article on the benefits. (PDF)
» Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Rain Gardens - Guide to creating a garden with US region-specific plant lists.
» Clean Water Atlanta: Rain Gardens for Home Landscapes - Instructions on creating a garden and a native plant list for Georgia gardeners.
» Dave Stack: Rain Gardens - Introductory guide, concerns, Minnesota native plant list, and links.
» Maplewood: Rainwater Gardens - Includes garden types, plant lists for Minnesota, design and care guides, and local maps.
» Rain Garden Network - Personal rainwater management services. Offers rain garden design, construction and maintenance services, rain barrel installation and downspout disconnection. Also provides assistance with public education and outreach.
» Rain Gardens of West Michigan - Citizen-based environmental advocacy and education organization. Includes news, guides, garden plans, demonstration gardens, and rain barrel information.
» State of Illinois: Initiatives: Rain Gardens - Includes introduction, videos, native plant lists, and links.
» UW-Madison Environmental Resources Center: Rain Gardens - Introductory and detailed manuals (PDF) for homeowners.