Author Archives: Bruce

About Bruce

Work for sustainable development of small islands; ex-Peace Corps (Volunteer and staff) in LA & Caribbean; cruised Caribbean on S/Y Meander for three years; like small tropical islands, French canals, Umbria, Tasmania, and NZ. Married 52 years to the late Kincey Burdett Potter (see Kincey.org). President of Island Resources Foundation.

Ecobot App Raises $1M To Save Wetlands And Time

Posted on January 16, 2020

Thank you for the information, technology for protection and science through phones is a great way to get more information faster. Done are the days of slugging large instruments and equipment through the marsh and woods. Diana L. Muller, Executive … Continue reading →

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Ecobot App Raises $1M To Save Wetlands And Time

Posted on January 15, 2020

This is the kind of resource planning tool that we’ve been waiting to see for many years. Moving the operation of the analytical and display issues directly to the resource policy managers. From Forbes <https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2019/12/17/ecobot-app-raises-1m-to-save-wetlands-and-time/#64d011b74ad2 > (See the website for … Continue reading →

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Long Patch Article on Causes of Maryland Bad Air Quality

Posted on January 13, 2020

health & fitness Maryland’s Dirty Air: Quality, Greenhouse Gas Recorded By UMD Pollutants from smokestacks upwind, traffic, development density and proximity to water all contribute to Maryland’s air quality problems. By Deb Belt, Patch Staff                                                   Dec 19, 2019 11:42 am … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the Philippines!

Posted on January 11, 2020

Hello Family! Andy, George (his dad) and I made it to the Philippines after about 30 hours of travel. Luckily, it was 2:00 AM, so we had nothing to do but sleep. We were driven to McDonalds for a treat … Continue reading →

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Dawn on Back Creek, 11 January 2020, temp 51°

Posted on January 11, 2020

Beautiful! We’re opening a new IMAX movie at work called "Expedition Chesapeake". Documentary style look at the intersection of nature and human impacts through the watershed. Jeff Corwin narrates and "plays the part" of a guest researcher with various groups … Continue reading →

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Dawn on Back Creek, 11 January 2020, temp 51°

Posted on January 11, 2020
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Significant Research: Min Wage Up, Suicide Down

Posted on January 10, 2020

From Wash Post 1/10/2020 — not online yet Note Sen. Mike Lee’s comment to the effect that facts aren’t facts if we don’t make them up. Bruce Potter443-454-9044

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