History of the Incas
General introduction to the history of the Inca people and their influence, which extended through an enormous area of Latin America.
Helicopters: flight basics
A look at the basic physics of helicopter flight.
Water Treatment
A short introduction to this album.
The Silver Bridge Disaster
How the Silver Bridge and the Hi-Carpenter Bridge differed from other suspension bridges in one crucial aspect.
Capacities for managing development
A short introduction to this album.
A World of Mexican Masks, #2 Masks of Mexico Audio Tour
Upon entering the exhibition, visitors see a wall full of masks. This outstanding mask collection continues to fascinate people. Meet Zarco Guerrero, a mask maker and educator living in Mesa, Arizona, who serves as our guide for the tour. Museum staff members discuss the allure of the masks, some history of the collection and how the museum works to preserve the masks. Hear from exhibit designer and co-curator Davison Koenig, exhibit co-curator Diane Dittemore, and conservator Teresa Moreno.
A World of Mexican Masks, #2 (enhanced) Masks of Mexico Audio Tour
Upon entering the exhibition, visitors see a wall full of masks. This outstanding mask collection continues to fascinate people. Meet Zarco Guerrero, a mask maker and educator living in Mesa, Arizona, who serves as our guide for the tour. Museum staff members discuss the allure of the masks, some history of the collection and how the museum works to preserve the masks. Hear from exhibit designer and co-curator Davison Koenig, exhibit co-curator Diane Dittemore, and conservator Teresa Moreno.
Saving Sea Turtle Eggs From The Gulf Oil Spill
Patricia Behnke from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and David Godfrey from the Sea Turtle Conservancy talk about steps being taken to move 70,000 sea turtle eggs away from the oil in the Gulf of Mexico and relocate them on the east coast of Florida.
Living Downstream - an introduction to Alabama Water Watch, Version 2
The Living Downstream video was first produced over a decade ago in VHS format. Recently, the video was reformatted in digital form and updated to reflect the growth and evolution of the AWW Program over the past 18 years, since its inception in 1992. Under the leadership of Dr. Bill Deutsch, AWW Program Director, thousands of Alabamians have been trained and certified in water quality monitoring, from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf of Mexico. AWW-trained citizen volunteers monitor their local
Living Downstream - an introduction to Alabama Water Watch, Version 2
The Living Downstream video was first produced over a decade ago in VHS format. Recently, the video was reformatted in digital form and updated to reflect the growth and evolution of the AWW Program over the past 18 years, since its inception in 1992. Under the leadership of Dr. Bill Deutsch, AWW Program Director, thousands of Alabamians have been trained and certified in water quality monitoring, from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf of Mexico. AWW-trained citizen volunteers monitor their local
College Installs Rainwater Conservation System
A 1,100-gallon cistern and pump have been installed on the College of Charleston campus. This will save the College $1,000 per month in irrigation costs and will reduce demands on city water.
College Installs Rainwater Conservation System
A 1,100-gallon cistern and pump have been installed on the College of Charleston campus. This will save the College $1,000 per month in irrigation costs and will reduce demands on city water.
Salmon in the Great Bear Rainforest
Faculty of Environment Spring 2010 Lecture Series
Dr. John Reynolds, Tom Buell BC Leadership Chair in Aquatic Conservation and Management at SFU,
provides thoughtful insight into his inspirational research in "Salmon in the Great Bear Rainforest."
Salmon in the Great Bear Rainforest
Faculty of Environment Spring 2010 Lecture Series
Dr. John Reynolds, Tom Buell BC Leadership Chair in Aquatic Conservation and Management at SFU,
provides thoughtful insight into his inspirational research in "Salmon in the Great Bear Rainforest."
The Horace M. Albright Lecture in Conservation
Chris Johns, Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic Magazine
The April 2010 issue of National Geographic will be devoted to a single topic: fresh water. With striking visuals and in-depth reporting, we will focus on the emerging challenge of global freshwater shortages and the choices ahead as the world manages a limited supply. This coverage continues the magazine's tradition of documenting key environmental issues and educating readers to care about the planet. Chris Johns will provide insight
The Horace M. Albright Lecture in Conservation
Chris Johns, Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic Magazine
The April 2010 issue of National Geographic will be devoted to a single topic: fresh water. With striking visuals and in-depth reporting, we will focus on the emerging challenge of global freshwater shortages and the choices ahead as the world manages a limited supply. This coverage continues the magazine's tradition of documenting key environmental issues and educating readers to care about the planet. Chris Johns will provide insight
UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science Inaugural Public Lecture & Reception
UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science Inaugural Public Lecture & Reception.
UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science Inaugural Public Lecture & Reception
UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science Inaugural Public Lecture & Reception.
Environmentalism: From the Control of Nature to Partnership
In the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, the long term goal of the betterment of humankind through the control of nature was a significant advancement. The experimental vision put forward by Francis Bacon and others enabled humanity to understand science and manage nature. For the 21st century, however, the ethic of control is giving way to one of partnership with the natural world. UC Berkeley Professor Carolyn Merchant discusses how the partnership ethic entails a viable, sustainable
Environmentalism: From the Control of Nature to Partnership
In the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, the long term goal of the betterment of humankind through the control of nature was a significant advancement. The experimental vision put forward by Francis Bacon and others enabled humanity to understand science and manage nature. For the 21st century, however, the ethic of control is giving way to one of partnership with the natural world. UC Berkeley Professor Carolyn Merchant discusses how the partnership ethic entails a viable, sustainable
