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XVI Annual Meeting (2011)
Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
May 16-20, 2011

Dust, Pollen Matters for Climate Change

Dust, Pollen Matters for Climate Change

ScienceDaily (July 26, 2010) — A lot of large particles of dust and pollen in the atmosphere may make your nose twitch, but they can lead directly to greater precipitation in clouds, Colorado State University atmosph...

The Healing Effects of Forests

The Healing Effects of Forests

ScienceDaily (July 23, 2010) — "Many people," says Dr. Eeva Karjalainen, of the Finnish Forest Research Institute, Metla, "feel relaxed and good when they are out in nature. But not many of us know that there is also...

New Methodology Improves Forecasting

New Methodology Improves Forecasting

ScienceDaily (July 21, 2010) — It may be hot out right now, but new research from North Carolina State University will help us know what to expect when the weather turns cold. Researchers have developed a new methodo...

Pine Trees Get A Competitive Edge

Pine Trees Get A Competitive Edge

ScienceDaily (Aug. 4, 2009) — Pine trees grown for 12 years in air one-and-a-half times richer in carbon dioxide than today's levels produced twice as many seeds of at least as good a quality as those growing under n...

Climate Change Effects In California

Climate Change Effects In California

ScienceDaily (Apr. 1, 2009) — A biennial report released April 1 by a team of experts that advises California’s governor suggests that climate changes are poised to affect virtually every sector of the state’s eco...

Ice-free Arctic Ocean Possible In 30 Years

Ice-free Arctic Ocean Possible In 30 Years

ScienceDaily (Apr. 2, 2009) — A nearly ice-free Arctic Ocean in the summer may happen three times sooner than scientists have estimated. New research says the Arctic might lose most of its ice cover in summer in as fe...

Population Of Rare Dolphins Discovered

Population Of Rare Dolphins Discovered

ScienceDaily (Apr. 2, 2009) — The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has just announced the discovery of a huge population of rare dolphins in South Asia—but warns that the population is threatened by climate chang...

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The Canada/Mexico/U.S. Trilateral Committee

trilateral committeeCanada, Mexico, and the U.S. share a wide array of ecosystems, habitats and species. They are also linked by strong economic, social and cultural ties. However, existing strategies for natural resources conservation have not adequately addressed increased development in the region, nor emerging problems such as climate change, toxic substances, rapidly-spreading wildlife diseases and invasive species.

To more effectively address priorities of continental significance and boost the concerted efforts of the three countries of the North America bioregion, the Canada/Mexico/U.S. Trilateral Committee of Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation and Management was established in 1995. The Trilateral Committee is headed by the directors of the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico (SEMARNAT).

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Facilitating international cooperation for conserving the living heritage of North America.

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