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Researchers collect weed-eating bugs for Tahoe

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension water quality expert Sue Donaldson, left, uses an aspirator to collect beetles that have been collected by Robin Powell, a volunteer with the Audubon Society.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is try to use weed-eating beetles to halt the costly spread of spotted knapweed in Nevada.Full Story...


Researchers urge Nevadans to choose fish wisely

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension water quality expert Sue Donaldson, left, uses an aspirator to collect beetles that have been collected by Robin Powell, a volunteer with the Audubon Society.

The key, according to one of the researchers is to eat fish that are high in beneficial Omega-3 fatty acid and low in mercury contamination.Full Story...


Algerian students to practice leadership, activism

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension water quality expert Sue Donaldson, left, uses an aspirator to collect beetles that have been collected by Robin Powell, a volunteer with the Audubon Society.

This summer, 25 Algerian high school students will explore a new culture as part of the Northern Nevada International Center’s Algeria Youth Leadership Program. Full Story...


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