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Waterway Alliance for Training of Environmental Reserach New Orleans presents an excellent testbed in which to devise comprehensive research and education programs, as well as, effective policy that promote the sustainability, resiliency, and biodiversity of urban ecosystems.	WATER Waterway Alliance for Training and Environmental Research Avenue of the Oaks One of the most picturesque campuses in the US, Dillard University's Avenue of the Oaks holds special events such as Commencement. By Plimun Web Design

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The Interdisciplinary Urban Environmental Studies Targeted Infusion Project (IUES-TIP), with its origins in the Biology Department at Dillard University, is designed to foster a cadre of well-trained undergraduates in the use of multiple frames of reference to explore linkages between natural and human systems, and the human behaviors that drive environmental and natural resource changes.

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Waterway Alliance for Training and Environmental Research For Sophomores and Juniors of All Majors Course Involves Audubon Riverboat ride up the Mississippi River Basin; A Hypothetical Restoration of the city of New Orleans using Google Sketchup; Growing three species of plants in the presence of collected contaminated soil; Set up several weather stations (assisted by meteorologist...

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Waterway Alliance for Training in Environmental Research (WATER) SUMMARY In 2005, the catastrophic aftermaths of Hurricane Katrina underscored projections by environmentalists that urban settlements proximal to coastal waters are particularly susceptible to deleterious changes in their ecosystems. Alarmingly, more than 40% of the US population lives in an urban center that is within 100...

Enviro Arts

Explore the world of environment art Share you special art work at the Environ Art Day during Spring Fest on the Rose Keller Avenue of the Oaks. Displays will be in the following environmental areas. This event will be held during the Spring Semester. Making music green Reuse conference bag Green Home Cleaning Energy efficient Light bulbs Recycling paper Dates to be determined.

Enviro Thursday

Enviro Thursday Enviro Thursday is a weekly presentation of speakers and videos on environmental issues. Every Enviro Thurday will take place in alternate discipline areas (TBA) at noon. It will serve as is an initiative of the Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Course. Possible Environmental Issues are listed below. NOTE: Check back for future date of events. 1. The Mighty...

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More than 50% of the US population lives within an urban center and within 150 kilometers of coastal waters. The numbers are expected to rise sharply by 2030 to approximately two-thirds.