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Water security—the humanity of it all , articleWater is a critical precondition for enduring human prosperity, but who owns it? Center Founder Dr. Michael Mortimer reflects on the ways water security is provided or guaranteed and the questions water rights raise in communities.
Date: Dec 06, 2022 -
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XMNR alum challenges the cultural norms of open fire cooking in Latin America , articleAlex Eaton, XMNR alum, reflects on his role at StoveTeam International tackling the wicked problem of open fire cooking in Latin America.
Date: Nov 01, 2022 -
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Oyster restoration in Lafayette River: a success story , articleOysters are a vital part of coastal health. MNR (Online) student Tom Johnson writes about the collaborative efforts focused on restoring populations, and in turn, the marine environment, along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
Date: Oct 11, 2022 -
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MNR students team up with international NGO to help support conservation of the endangered African painted dog , articleFor over 10 years, MNR faculty member Dr. Heather E. Eves has incorporated experiential learning into her "Adaptive Management" course, with students serving as professional consultants to international conservation organizations.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
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Tourist vs. tourist: Forget future generations, what do we do now? , articleAs many of us are packing our bags for summer getaways or going through pictures of recent trips, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the impacts of our travel choices. A seasoned world traveler, CLiGS Founding Director Dr. Michael Mortimer offers a perspective on the sustainability of tourism in the long term and now.
Date: Jul 19, 2022 -
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CLiGS Global Study returns with a first-time trip to the Baltic Sea , articleFor the first time in two years, MNR students traveled on a Global Study trip, and to a new pairing of destinations—Finland and Estonia—where they learned about how governments and industries are transforming economies and landscapes in response to global warming.
Date: Jun 21, 2022 -
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Stewardship’s a hoot with the nest box crew , articleIn his article for the Bay Journal, Tyler Walston, XMNR19, shares his hopes for how a simple backyard bird box can lead to a citizenry more engaged on environmental issues.
Date: Jun 14, 2022 -
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Barcelona: Contrasts and contradictions in the city by the sea , articleBarcelona is on the itinerary for two MNR Global Study experiences this year. Associate Dean Dr. Michael Mortimer talks about what makes this city a great destination for students of sustainability, as well as one of his favorite cities in the world.
Date: May 10, 2022 -
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Community-based climate change solutions: the value of public–private partnerships in water management , articleIn their class project on the Clean Water Partnership, students in the 2021 Executive MNR cohort saw an opportunity to scale up community partnerships and come up with climate adaptation solutions that community leaders could incorporate into their plans.
Date: Jan 04, 2022 -
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Alums exemplify cross-sector leadership, collaborate to restore stream , articleThree Virginia Tech Executive MNR alums unexpectedly found themselves collaborating on a project to restore a stream in Fairfax County, VA. Rachael Holland, Chad Heflin, and Kyle Hatterick discuss how the training and skills gained from the XMNR program have not only benefited them in their distinct career paths but also contributed immensely to them working together on this project.
Date: Dec 14, 2021
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