CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 11 -- The Australian Research Council issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2021: One hundred researchers are set to receive Australian Government funding to focus on finding solutions for key industry challenges and training the next generation of researchers under the ARC Future Fellowships scheme. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Research Council (ARC), Professor Sue Thomas, has welcomed today's announcement by Minister of Education and Youth  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today joined the Sand County Foundation in announcing the annual Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)-Leopold Conservation Award. Table Rock Farm of Castile, along with the Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District, has been selected for the distinguished award, which honors a f  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following feature story: The Merrimack River watershed is the fourth largest in New England, and historically supported great runs of migratory fish. Over the past 200 years, their numbers have dramatically declined, negatively impacting the ecology of the watershed and coastal waters. Along with our partners, NOAA Fisheries has developed a comprehensive management plan for the watershed aimed at   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The White House issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2021: President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following ten individuals to serve in key roles: * Maria Luisa Pagan, Nominee for Deputy United States Trade Representative, Geneva Office * Christopher Wilson, Nominee for Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative * Leopoldo Martinez, Nominee for Executive Director of the Inter-Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2021: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Tuesday held a media availability with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) to discuss Senate passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes funding for the Northeast Rail Corridor, Long Island Sound, and the Coast Guard. "[Th  more