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About Bruce

Work for sustainable development of small islands and the Chesapeake Bay; 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 the now-sunsetting Island Resources Foundation.

“Facing Tough Times, Barbuda Continues Sand Mining Despite Warnings”

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Bruce

[Thanks to Bill Rainey for passing this along, and thanks to Desmond Brown of IPS for several excellent articles about the local/Carribean impacts of climate change.. . . . The folks in Barbuda (and Antigua) need to understand that it’s … Continue reading →

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Most Beaches in the South River Watershed Contaminated in 19 June Testing by STORMWATER RUNOFF

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Bruce

This is what happens when stormwater runoff is left untreated, and runs straight to the Bay (or nearest river going to the Bay!) Posted by Captain Diana Muller, South RiverKeeper <www.southriverfederation.net> on Friday, June 21st, and reposted in the report … Continue reading →

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So Here’s Another Path to Greater Environmental Sustainability . . . .

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Bruce

The 21st century will require major institutional change to create great sustainability in the face of greater stressors from 9 to 10 billion earthlings. This new book by Amy Larkin , to be released June 25th, may be a guide … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Both Congress and the Executive, the Sequester Now Reigns

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Bruce

from the Washington Post: The Washington Post As red ink recedes, pressure fades for budget deal After four years of trillion-dollar deficits, the red ink is receding rapidly in Washington, easing pressure on policymakers but shattering hopes for a summertime … Continue reading →

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Wonder what this looks like for the insular Caribbean

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bruce

from the Economist: Focus Development finance in Africa May 7th 2013, 14:43 by Economist.com NOT long ago, the lion’s share of official aid to poor countries was provided by rich Western governments that carefully report what they give and to … Continue reading →

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Chilling Chapter from Excellent Pew Study of Muslim Attitudes

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Bruce

This is one chapter of a larger study, accessible at <http://www.pewforum.org/Muslim/the-worlds-muslims-religion-politics-society-beliefs-about-sharia.aspx#views&gt; The whole report can be downloaded at <http://j.mp/PewMuslimSurvey&gt; pewforum.orgTopicsReligious AffiliationMuslim The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society POLL April 30, 2013 Print Email Share AAAText Size Chapter 1: Beliefs … Continue reading →

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Summary of 2014 US Budget Proposal Implications for NGO/non-profits

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Bruce

POLICY/SOCIAL CONTEXT President Obama’s FY2014 Budget: The Issues for Nonprofits WRITTEN BY RICK COHEN CREATED ON THURSDAY, 18 APRIL 2013 13:49 Share on emailShare on printShare on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinShare on pinterest_shareShare on google_plusone_shareMore Sharing Services Now that … Continue reading →

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Environmental Fine for “Trimming” Trees in Critical Area

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Bruce

Guilty Decision for “Trimming” Trees in Severn River Critical Area From the Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch. Check the comment that apparently describes an alternative universe not shared by the judge in this case, among others.

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US National Park Service Recreational Water Quality Testing

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Bruce

Recreational Water Testing NPS SCIENCE 2013_04.pdf

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Get Rid of that Damn Spartina!!!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Bruce

From Hokianga Harbour in the Northlands Region of North Island, New Zealand . . . . one man’s salvation is another’s invasive specie.

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