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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii Newsletter for Sunday March 08, 2020 ( 4 items )  

BioScience Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
HERNDON, Virginia, March 7 -- BioScience, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features biological sciences from the American Institute of Biological Sciences, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: * Long-Term Ecological Research and Evolving Frameworks of Disturbance Ecology Forum: * What Drives Declining Support for Long-Term Ecological Research? * Hawaii as a Microcosm: Advancing the Science and Practice of Managing Introduced and Invasive Spec  more

Center for Biological Diversity: Lawsuit Advances Protections for Hawaii's Cauliflower Coral
HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 5 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: * * * - Officials Will Consider Endangered Species Listing for Rapidly Declining Coral * * * The Trump administration has finally agreed to make a decision about protecting cauliflower coral around Hawaii under the Endangered Species Act. In an agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity filed in federal district court in Honolulu, the National Marine Fisheries Service says it will dete  more

Outstanding Young Professionals for 2020 Announced, to Be Honored at Association of Fundraising Professionals ICON in Baltimore
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 5 -- The Association of Fundraising Professionals issued the following news release: The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is recognizing four fundraisers as Outstanding Young Professionals for 2020. The award recognizes fundraisers under the age of 31 who display excellence in raising funds, inspiring donors, managing campaigns and dedication to the charitable sector. This year, AFP is recognizing Tennessee fundraiser Chessie Biggam, CFRE; Hawaii fund  more

Weed Science Society of America Honors Award Winners
WESTMINSTER, Colorado, March 4 -- The Weed Science Society of America issued the following news release: Yesterday the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored more than two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science. The awards were presented during the organization's annual meeting in Maui, Hawaii. "This year's honoreesare making significant contributions to weed science through their research, teaching, publishing and outreach," says Bill Curran  more