http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com The term permaculture initially meant "permanent agriculture" but this was quickly expanded to also stand for "permanent culture" Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:00:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In response to a lawsuit brought by The California Chaparral Institute, the Superior Court of California ruled against the County of San Diego and its plan to remove trees and vegetation without formal environmental review. The County had sought to institute its vegetation eradication program as an "emergency occurrence" without ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/3518/superior-court-rules-county-of-san-diegos-plan-to-reduce-fire-risk-through-widespread-vegetation-eradication-must-comply-with-ceqa/ Irrigation Direct expands warehouse & product line to meet the need for newer and better drip irrigation products. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3697684.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/consumers-turn-to-drip-irrigation-in-tough-economic-times/ Groundwater, stored in the aquifer, is the most critical local asset for ensuring water supplies now and in the future. About half of the water used in Santa Clara County each year is pumped from local groundwater basins. We depend on local rainfall captured in local reservoirs and percolation ponds, ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/3514/ground-water-awareness-week-highlights-the-need-to-protect-santa-clara-county%e2%80%99s-largest-reservoir-%e2%80%93-the-aquifer/ Volunteers to Restore Former Parking Lot by Planting Thousands of Flora (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/alternative_spring_break/grand_canyon/prweb3699624.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/spring-break-students-to-give-grand-canyon-a-%e2%80%9cgreen-lift%e2%80%9d/ Understanding green schools on the greenest day of the year, March 17. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UnderstandingGreenSchools/03/prweb3696884.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/green-design-cuts-school-costs-free-webinar-teaches-how/ UltraClenz, LLC, a Florida-based hand hygiene technology firm, donated US$1,000 (one thousand US dollars) on Friday, 5th March 2010 to help a local group of foreigners living in Chile (expats) with their earthquake relief efforts in Southern Chile. The team made up of members from the AllChile.net Forum led by ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/ultraclenz-makes-a-donation-to-help-group-of-foreigners-living-in-chile-with-their-earthquake-relief-aid-of-southern-chile/ The downtown Denver Colorado hotel makes going green a top priority (PRWeb Mar 6, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3689434.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/hyatt-regency-denver-a-top-downtown-denver-hotel-is-futuristic-in-its-approach-providing-parking-for-electronic-cars/ Wolfe to discuss solar financing models and the future of the PV Industry (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/grosolar/solar_industry/prweb3692394.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/3504/grosolar-ceo-jeff-wolfe-to-speak-at-two-leading-solar-conferences/ Encouraging signs, but business-as-usual not enough (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Sage-Grouse/Sagebrush_Habitat/prweb3687524.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/sage-grouse-decision-a-%e2%80%9cwake-up-call%e2%80%9d-about-decline-of-bird-and-its-sagebrush-habitat/ Christian Harfouche Ministries, upon receiving news of the tsunami prediction on Saturday February 28th, issued an email entitled "Fear Not!" (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3684494.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/the-power-of-prayer-deterred-tsunamis-destruction-ministry-reports/ Association Urges Legislation that Leaves Choice of Disinfectant to Utility Experts; Protects Sensitive Information (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/drinking_water/chemical_security/prweb3682904.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/3498/awwa-local-decision-making-critical-to-water-security-public-health/ To celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, the ecotourism resort, Hacienda Tres Ríos, donated over 90 percent of the mangroves needed to bring Cancun’s dazzling Nichupte Lagoon back to life. This exclusive resort’s plant nursery, located in Tres Ríos Nature Park, has produced and planted more than 80,000 mangroves ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/hacienda-tres-rios-donates-3000-mangrove-trees-to-reforest-protected-areas-of-the-lagoon-in-cancun/ AfricaFertilizer.org, a global forum to disseminate and exchange information on fertilizers, soil fertility and the critical agricultural issues that face Africa, has been developed and launched by IFDC. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3681274.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/africafertilizerorg-to-increase-agricultural-productivity-and-knowledge-across-the-african-continent/ Low APR financing with terms up to five years makes UGE's VAWTs more affordable than ever. (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/uge/1002/prweb3671624.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/urban-green-energy-announces-us-financing-for-its-vertical-axis-wind-turbines/ MillerCoors today announced a $75,000 donation to River Network, a national non-profit organization focused on water quality and watershed protection. MillerCoors is partnering with River Network to award grants to local non-profit organizations that protect and restore local water resources through agricultural means. Eight finalists were selected from ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/millercoors-to-donate-75000-to-river-network-for-local-watershed-protection-projects/ From March 1 through May 31, Thousands of Communities will Declare “Green Starts Here” (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Keep_America_Beautiful/Great_American_Cleanup/prweb3668074.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/millions-of-volunteers-to-participate-in-keep-america-beautiful%e2%80%99s-great-american-cleanup%e2%84%a2-2010/ In celebration of its Sesquicentennial, Philadelphia Zoo has named Denise Rambaldi, Executive Director of the Golden Lion Tamarin Association, the winner of the Zoo’s Gift to the Planet, the inaugural Global Conservation Prize, presented by PECO. Over the next ten years, the prize will annually support a significant portion of ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/philadelphia-zoo-announces-global-conservation-prize-winner/ Pinnacle Career Institute (PCI) is now enrolling for the newly created Wind Turbine Technician program at their South campus. Classes for the 11-month program are slated to begin in March. The program is the first of its kind in the Kansas City metropolitan region. (PRWeb Feb 25, 2010) ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/pinnacle-career-institute-is-now-enrolling-for-innovative-wind-turbine-technician-program/ On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (http://www.valleywater.org/) Board of Directors approved two agreements with the City of San Jose to build a new advanced water treatment facility that will produce highly purified recycled water and strengthen the integrated management of recycled water. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010) ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/water-district-board-approves-recycled-water-expansion/ IFDC is launching the Virtual Fertilizer Research Center (VFRC), a global research initiative to create the next generation of fertilizers and production technologies, with initial financial support provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010) Read the full story ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/ifdc-launches-virtual-fertilizer-research-center/ Energy Security, Job Creation, Investments, and the Family Farm will take center stage at this special event. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3638114.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/florida-alliance-for-renewable-energy-hosts-conference-floridas-next-decade-of-renewable-energy/ For the fourth consecutive year, Boston-based DigiNovations has captured top corporate video production honors in the annual Vista Awards competitionsponsored by the National Professional Videographers Association of New England. The winning film, "Experience the Maine Wilderness", was created by DigiNovations for the Appalachian Mountain Club. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010) ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/bostons-diginovations-takes-top-corporate-video-production-honors-for-fourth-straight-year/ ArborSystems announced today improvements in their Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Treatment System for delivering nutrients and insecticides and that all of the hardware components are now made in the United States. It is the only trunk injection application method that does not require a drilled hole. ArborSystems provides a variety of ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/arborsystems-announces-improved-made-in-usa-tree-trunk-injection-system/ The Critically Acclaimed Author of Leaving Church Reveals How to See the Sacred in our Everyday Lives. Taylor’s delicate, thought-provoking prose will appeal to anyone seeking more meaning and spirituality in their everyday lives. (PRWeb Feb 21, 2010) Read the full story ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/an-altar-in-the-world-by-barbara-brown-taylor-now-available-in-paperback/ SOLON Corporation featured at REW Expo in Austin, Texas (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/groSolar/Solon_PV_Modules/prweb3628924.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/grosolar-to-distribute-and-install-american-made-solon-pv-modules/ Performance improvement consultant brings three decades of experience in the petroleum refining industry. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/performance_improvement/petroleum_refining/prweb3624784.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/stephen-wright-joins-solomon-associates%e2%80%99-uk-office-as-senior-consultant/ Munsell Color Services of X-Rite is introducing new soil color chart for soil scientists, government officials, health department workers and other professionals who need to define and communicate colors of the environmental conditions of land. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010) Read the full story ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/x-rite-nasdaqxrit-improves-study-of-environmental-conditions-with-munsell-soil-color-and-rock-color-charts/ 11-week-old sea otter pup youngest ever to join the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s sea otter exhibit. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3622594.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/rescued-sea-otter-pup-goes-on-exhibit/ An advanced, modular waste water treatment and recycling system – using technology originally designed for the US Military and the oil and gas industry – is now available for cities, industrial customers and other users, says Global Water Group, Inc., Dallas, TX-based manufacturer of advanced water processing ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/3462/global-water-group-introduces-next-generation-waste-water-treatment-and-recycling-system-no-sludge-no-odor-highest-quality-potable-output/ gDiapers is Partnering with K.I.D.S (Kids in Distressed Situations) to send cloth diaper covers to Haiti (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/gdiapers/cloth-diaper/prweb3618424.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/gdiapers-sending-cloth-diaper-covers-to-haiti/ Leggett & Platt launches Landmark Earth Solutions. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Leggett_and_Platt/Landmark_Earth_Solutions/prweb3616194.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/family-of-erosion-control-products-unveiled-at-ec10/ Abt Electronics’ Green Program (http://www.abt.com/green/) includes a recycling center, windmills and energy efficient products that save money in an uncertain economy. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Green/Program/prweb3612354.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/abt-electronics-becoming-the-green-giant-of-independent-retailers/ The third annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show will run from Thursday, Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28 at Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. The show offers the perfect opportunity to plan and purchase for the spring and summer season. Vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/plan-your-summer-at-the-cottage-lakefront-living-show-opening-next-week-thursday-feb-25-in-novi/ Atlantis Marine World announced today that they will introduce a new North American river otter, named Baby Girl Otter, to a public exhibit at the Aquarium this weekend. Baby Girl Otter will be in a rehabilitation tank located in the Riverhead foundation section of the Aquarium. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2010) ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/atlantis-marine-world-introduces-rescued-otter-to-marine-exhibit/ Miami-based Homeland Security company registers exceptional growth for the first two months of 2010. (PRWeb Feb 14, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3601454.htmOriginal post by WP-AutoBlog Import http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/security-solutions-international-ssi-appointed-the-sole-us-agent-for-the-innovative-floodsax-and-blastsax-products/ The Heenan Law Firm filed a lawsuit yesterday in Montana district court on behalf of Montana farmers alleging fraud and deceptive business conduct by a multinational wind development company Seqoia Energy. (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3591464.htmOriginal ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/3448/montana-farmers-bring-suit-against-wind-developer-sequoia-energy-alleging-fraud/ Adding the right palm will increase aesthetic and property value while planting the wrong palm can be a very expensive lesson. AQualityPlant.com has launched a free website with a comprehensive plant guide. (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3592294.htmOriginal post ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/3446/new-online-database-helps-choose-the-right-palm-for-any-garden/ Simple, Six-Step Lawn Care System uses cutting edge compost tea technology. Safe for children, pets and the water supply! Connect the Fire Belly Organic Lawn Care product to your garden hose with the enclosed attachment and simply spray the liquid treatments on your lawn. Your backyard is ready ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/fire-belly-organic-lawn-care-introduces-worlds-first-organic-lawn-care-system/ Citizen Bean, a subscription-based coffee club that promotes organic, fair trade and small batch coffee roasters, selected Zoka Coffee Roaster and Tea Company as February's featured roaster. Citizen Bean highlights one artisan roaster a month and delivers their sustainable, complex signature blends and single-origin roasts to coffee club subscribers, many ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/citizen-bean-selects-zoka-coffee-as-februarys-featured-roaster/ Ruby Canyon Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Colorado, is a recipient of The Environmental Protection Agency’s Methane to Markets Grant funds to perform a detailed inventory of abandoned coal mines in China. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010) Read the full story at ... http://permaculture.greencommunityinfo.com/uncategorized/ruby-canyon-engineering-awarded-epa-grant/