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Louisiana’s Rivers
Did you know that Louisiana is home to more than 53,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational...
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New Mexico’s Rivers
Did you know that New Mexico is home to more than 108,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat,...
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Texas’ Rivers
Did you know that Texas is home to nearly 185,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational...
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Arkansas’ Rivers
Did you know that Arkansas is home to more than 82,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational...
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Oklahoma’s Rivers
Did you know that Oklahoma is home to more than 78,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational...
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Protecting Pollinators
The next time you bite into a slice of melon or take a sip of coffee, think about this: Worldwide, about 1000 plants used for food, beverages, spices, fibers and medicines need to be pollinated by...
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Lightning Safety Awareness Week –“When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”
Summer is the season to be outside. Warm weather compels us to run, swim, hike and ride, and the long hours of sunlight provide ample time to enjoy this most active of seasons. Summer is also prime...
View ArticleNew Mexico Drinking Water
Approximately one-third of the Earth’s land surface is classified as arid or semi-arid, including the southwestern United States. These arid and semi-arid regions are commonly known as drylands....
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Turn Around, Don’t Drown
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that more than half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into flood waters; the next highest percentage of deaths is from walking into...
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Household Energy Use (AZ, NV, NM)
Households in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico spent an average of nearly 1900 dollars on energy in 2009. But what do we use that energy for? Not surprisingly, some of our energy consumption is tied to...
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Household Energy Use (AR, LA, OK, TX)
Households in the Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas spent an average of just over 2000 dollars on energy in 2009. But what do we use that energy for? Not surprisingly, some of our energy...
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America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day is November 15! When you hear the word recycle, you probably think of things like paper, plastic, aluminum and glass. But did you know that motor oil, electronics, batteries and...
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Holiday LEDs
Colorful neighborhood lighting displays and glowing trees are a sign of the season. But all those twinkling lights can drive up energy demand and result in big home energy bills. Viewer Tip: What’s a...
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Burn Wisely
With frigid temperatures gripping many parts of the U.S., some people are turning to fireplaces and wood-burning stoves for warmth. It may smell good, but wood smoke can impact indoor air quality and...
View ArticleLouisiana Severe Weather Awareness
Louisiana observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from February 16-22, 2014. This is a great time to Be a Force of Nature and make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather...
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Spring Cleaning
How much hazardous waste does the average American household accumulate in one year? The typical home accumulates over 20 pounds of household hazardous waste in just one year! Think of paints,...
View ArticleUnderstanding Allergies
Ah-choo! High pollen levels throughout much of the country mean that millions of Americans are sniffling, sneezing and itching. Spring allergies are usually caused by tree pollen, while grasses are...
View ArticleAC Check-Up
Spring is the perfect time to give your home cooling equipment a check-up. Fixing any problems now will help you avoid air-conditioning problems when hot weather arrives for good. And, well-maintained...
View ArticleSave Some Blue, Save Some Green (New Mexico)
Nearly 70 percent of the Western United States is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions. New Mexico is no exception, with nearly the entire state experiencing at least moderate drought....
View ArticleSave Some Blue, Save Some Green (Texas)
Over 60 percent of Texas is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions. Water scarcity impacts agricultural crops, yards and gardens, water and energy supplies, wildlife and wildfire conditions....
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