1998 has been designated as the International Year of the Ocean by the United Nations. This designation provides governments, organizations and individuals with an important opportunity to raise public awareness of the important role the ocean plays in our lives. The guide and accompanying poster were originally mailed in March 1998 to 58,000 seventh and eighth grade science teachers in the United States. To order a copy, contact the Office of Public and Constituent Affairs, NOAA, Washington, DC 20230. The video shows natural resource managers, entomologists, horticulturists and educators how to rear host-specific enemies to control the plant.
Biological control is the only long-term solution.
This earlier video reviews the invasion and spread of purple loosestrife, describes management alternatives and reasons for biological control. It highlights the importance of restoring plant communities in North American wetlands. The Living Shores , is a new video designed to raise awareness of the near shore areas and give ideas to restore shoreland areas. Canada's Reducing Your Risk series. This guide explains pesticide risks and offers practical suggestions for reducing our use and exposure, and improving the health of the environment.