by Meg | May 16, 2016 | pollution
The vast majority of PDXWildlife’s research involves monitoring panda bear behaviors. Another project that has taken a backseat until now, looks at heavy metal contaminants, such as mercury and methylmercury. After finishing our initial analysis and seeking...
by Meg | Nov 2, 2014 | Around PDX, Conservation, Education, Environmental Impact, pollution, Projects, Science, wildlife
In order to understand the effect that a lead vs. a non-lead bullet will have upon a target, you have to fire each round into something that allows you to see the impact. Ballistics gel, which is available on Amazon.com, can be very costly. Alternatively, there are...
by Meg | Sep 24, 2014 | Around PDX, Conservation, Education, Environmental Impact, pollution, wildlife
This weekend at the Clark County Fairgrounds, PDX Wildlife will be hosting a non-lead ammunition exchange. All you need to do is bring in a box of your ammunition that is lead based, fill out a quick survey, and grab a box of a non-lead alternative. We have reserved a...
by Meg | Jun 9, 2013 | Around PDX, Conservation, Current Endangered Species News, Environmental Impact, pollution, Science, wildlife
Did you know that this past week our lovely city Portland hosted World Environmental Day? We were chosen for our environtmentally friendly city. Way to go Portland, we’re proud of you!
by Meg | May 16, 2013 | animal, Conservation, Education, Environmental Impact, pollution
The last update on mercury levels in fish was put out to the public in 2004. Even though the 2004 update was a milestone, it’s source of data was put together from research that was 20 years old. Nearly 10 years has past since the last update, but it looks as...
by Meg | Mar 23, 2013 | animal, Antarctica, Around PDX, Current Endangered Species News, Endangered Species, Environmental Impact, Marine Mammal, Misc., pollution, Science, wildlife
One of the key factors in establishing PDXSeafood, our sustainable seafood program, is the declining status of the worlds overfished oceans. I recently came across an article that was informative and worth a read. Click on the link below to access the article....
