TCHEP tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2011-07-28:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056 2013-05-06T15:01:20Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en Dr. Heidi Peterson, TCHEP Researcher, selected as a CHANS Fellow tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.394990 2013-05-06T14:55:35Z 2013-05-06T15:01:20Z We are pleased to report that TCHEP Researcher, Dr. Heidi Peterson was selected as a "CHANS Fellow" under the program "International Network of Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems" (CHANS-Net) supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. The CHANS... hhsurvey We are pleased to report that TCHEP Researcher, Dr. Heidi Peterson was selected as a "CHANS Fellow" under the program "International Network of Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems" (CHANS-Net) supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. The CHANS Fellow Program selects exceptional junior scholars studying coupled human and natural systems.

]]> Dahmus and Nelson publish Yard Care work in Urban Ecosystems tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.390487 2013-04-01T15:38:21Z 2013-04-15T15:45:18Z Maria Dahmus and Kristen Nelson published an article "Yard stories: examining residents' conceptions of their yards as part of the urban ecosystem in Minnesota" in the journal Urban Ecosystems in March 2013.... hhsurvey Maria Dahmus and Kristen Nelson published an article "Yard stories: examining residents' conceptions of their yards as part of the urban ecosystem in Minnesota" in the journal Urban Ecosystems in March 2013.

]]> Peterson to present at 2012 Minnesota Water Resources Conference tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.370420 2012-10-08T15:09:58Z 2012-10-08T15:12:23Z Heidi Peterson will be presenting a case study focusing on the Albert Lea Watershed, titled "WHOLE-WATERSHED PHOSPHORUS BALANCE AS PRACTICAL TOOL TO ACHIEVE TMDL GOALS" October 17th at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference held at the St. Paul River Centre... hhsurvey Heidi Peterson will be presenting a case study focusing on the Albert Lea Watershed, titled "WHOLE-WATERSHED PHOSPHORUS BALANCE AS PRACTICAL TOOL TO ACHIEVE TMDL GOALS" October 17th at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference held at the St. Paul River Centre

]]> Maria Dahmus accepts position integrating sustainability at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.366479 2012-09-24T19:11:18Z 2012-09-24T19:15:42Z Maria Dahmus completed her postdoctoral research with TCHEP in August 2012 and accepted a position at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is working on integrating sustainability across the College of Arts and Sciences curriculum through various... hhsurvey Maria Dahmus completed her postdoctoral research with TCHEP in August 2012 and accepted a position at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is working on integrating sustainability across the College of Arts and Sciences curriculum through various academic sustainability initiatives. She also teaches in Environmental Studies.

]]> Yard Care Study highlights what homeowners are doing and why tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.364723 2012-09-10T17:41:11Z 2012-09-10T17:46:06Z Yard Care Study highlights what homeowners are doing and why: giving back to those who helped with the research Recently,"Yard Care Choices in Urban Living" survey respondents received a preliminary summary of survey results. It explains some general observations and... hhsurvey Yard Care Study highlights what homeowners are doing and why: giving back to those who helped with the research

Recently,"Yard Care Choices in Urban Living" survey respondents received a preliminary summary of survey results. It explains some general observations and conclusions that were made from analysis of the survey responses. As an important part of the research process, respondents may find it interesting to see the yard care choices and motivations of others in their communities, and identify new ideas and perspectives.

]]> Yard Care Choices - Free ready-to-use guide! tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.364722 2012-09-10T17:36:32Z 2012-09-10T17:41:05Z Yard Care Choices guide ready for use The Yard Care Choices Guide is a decision-making tool that homeowners can use to get the yard and lawn they want while promoting the water quality of Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams. It... hhsurvey Yard Care Choices guide ready for use

The Yard Care Choices Guide is a decision-making tool that homeowners can use to get the yard and lawn they want while promoting the water quality of Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams. It integrates biophysical information (lawn biology, watersheds, and soil ecosystems) and recommended conservation practices with yard preferences,practices, and plans. Use the guide to link your desired yard qualities and functions, yard care activities, and yard's ecosystem. In addition to private homeowners, watershed districts and other non-profit organizations can print and distribute the guide for educational purposes.

See the Yard Care Choices page to get a copy of the print or web version of the guide.

]]> Peterson to present at 2012 Minnesota Water Resources Conference tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.364701 2012-09-10T15:15:49Z 2012-09-10T15:18:10Z Heidi Peterson will be making an oral presentation "Whole-Watershed Phosphorus Balance as Practical Tool to Achieve TMDL Goals" at the 2012 Minnesota Water Resources Conference, October 16-17, 2012 at St. Paul's RiverCentre.... hhsurvey Heidi Peterson will be making an oral presentation "Whole-Watershed
Phosphorus Balance as Practical Tool to Achieve TMDL Goals" at the
2012 Minnesota Water Resources Conference, October 16-17, 2012 at St.
Paul's RiverCentre.

]]> Co-PI, Larry Baker attends "Sustainable Cities" workshop tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.359285 2012-06-25T14:33:06Z 2012-06-25T14:36:52Z Larry Baker is attending the first annual workshop for a new NSF-RCN project "Sustainable Cities - People, Infrastructures and the Energy-Climate-Water Nexus" August 16-19 in Estes Park, Co. He is a co-PI on the project, which is led by Anu... hhsurvey Larry Baker is attending the first annual workshop for a new NSF-RCN project "Sustainable Cities - People, Infrastructures and the Energy-Climate-Water Nexus" August 16-19 in Estes Park, Co. He is a co-PI on the project, which is led by Anu Ramaswami (University of Colorado- Denver) Other co-PIs are Larry Bank (City College New York), Marian Chertow (Yale), andPaty Lankao (National Center for Atmospheric Research).

]]> Larry Baker presenting at UNESCO workshop in Paris tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.359284 2012-06-25T14:30:02Z 2012-06-25T14:32:51Z Larry Baker was invited to a UNESCO workshop "Urban Futures: Reflections Post Rio +20" in Paris, June 23-28. He will present two short talks, one on urban drought resilience and a second (co-authored by post-doc Heidi Peterson) on "upstream" flows... hhsurvey Larry Baker was invited to a UNESCO workshop "Urban Futures: Reflections Post Rio +20" in Paris, June 23-28. He will present two short talks, one on urban drought resilience and a second (co-authored by post-doc Heidi Peterson) on "upstream" flows of phosphorus from farms to cities.

]]> Backyard biodiversity - Cavender-Bares, Hobbie & Knapp in the news tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.357215 2012-05-29T15:03:11Z 2012-05-29T15:15:05Z Jeannine Cavender-Bares, Sonja Knapp, Sarah Hobbie and the TCHEP team are in the news again with their backyard diversity study. The University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences newsletter has written a good overview of their study. Check it out:... hhsurvey Jeannine Cavender-Bares, Sonja Knapp, Sarah Hobbie and the TCHEP team are in the news again with their backyard diversity study. The University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences newsletter has written a good overview of their study. Check it out: https://www.cbs.umn.edu/cbs-highlights/field/backyard-biodiversity.

]]> Cinzia Fissore and TCHEP team publish another article in Urban Ecosystems! tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.355453 2012-05-09T18:00:22Z 2012-05-09T18:03:21Z The article, Potential impacts of emerald ash borer invasion on biogeochemical and water cycling in residential landscapes across a metropolitan region. has just been published in the Online version of Urban Ecosystems. DOI: 10.1007/s11252-012-0239-2.... hhsurvey The article, Potential impacts of emerald ash borer invasion on biogeochemical and water cycling in residential landscapes across a metropolitan region. has just been published in the Online version of Urban Ecosystems. DOI: 10.1007/s11252-012-0239-2.

]]> Live fast, die young: Press Release on study by Cavender-Bares and Knapp tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.351647 2012-04-18T17:41:34Z 2012-04-18T17:54:03Z A University of Minnesota press release describes the research done by Jeannine Cavender-Bares, associate professor in the College of Biological Sciences and resident fellow of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, and Sonja Knapp, a postdoctoral... hhsurvey A University of Minnesota press release describes the research done by Jeannine Cavender-Bares, associate professor in the College of Biological Sciences and resident fellow of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, and Sonja Knapp, a postdoctoral fellow from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Germany.

Their study was published March 19 as a preprint in the journal Ecology and was highlighted in the latest issue of Nature. See the News Release for more details.

]]> TCHEP Research featured in Nature's "Research Highlights" tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.351303 2012-04-16T15:20:37Z 2012-04-16T15:24:55Z Sonja Knapp's article in Ecology on diversity in the TCHEP yards was featured in the "Research Highlights" section of Nature this week. Check it out: TCHEP in Research Highlights Feature.... hhsurvey Sonja Knapp's article in Ecology on diversity in the TCHEP yards was featured in the "Research Highlights" section of Nature this week. Check it out: TCHEP in Research Highlights Feature.

]]> TCHEP Research featured in Nature's "Research Highlights" tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.351302 2012-04-16T15:20:37Z 2012-04-16T15:24:44Z Sonja Knapp's article in Ecology on diversity in the TCHEP yards was featured in the "Research Highlights" section of Nature this week. Check it out: TCHEP in Research Highlights Feature.... hhsurvey Sonja Knapp's article in Ecology on diversity in the TCHEP yards was featured in the "Research Highlights" section of Nature this week. Check it out: TCHEP in Research Highlights Feature.

]]> Watch TCHEP Team on TV Program, Future Earth: Thriving On A Full Planet tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hhsurvey/myblog//14056.347136 2012-03-23T14:20:27Z 2012-03-23T14:33:28Z TCHEP Team members were interviewed by a Twin Cities Public Television (TPT). Those interviews were incorporated into the Future Earth exhibit at Science Museum of Minnesota and also included in a half-hour TV program. The TV program will be broadcast... hhsurvey TCHEP Team members were interviewed by a Twin Cities Public Television (TPT). Those interviews were incorporated into the Future Earth exhibit at Science Museum of Minnesota and also included in a half-hour TV program. The TV program will be broadcast at the following dates and times:

Future Earth: Thriving On A Full Planet (TV Program)

Sunday, April 22
9:00 pm
tptMN - The Minnesota Channel

Sunday, April 29
1:00 pm
tptLIFE

Future Earth: Thriving On A Full Planet (Science Museum Exhibit)
The Future Earth exhibit is open to the public at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Components will continue to be added and the full exhibit will open in its entirety on Saturday, April 21, 2012.

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