School of Natural Resources and Environment

Environmental Policy and Planning

Twelve SNRE students receive prestigious fellowships

Ann Arbor, Michigan
3/24/2008

Twelve students pursuing master's degrees at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) have been awarded prestigious national fellowships.

Ten SNRE students were selected in a competitive process to be named 2007-2009 Doris Duke Conservation Fellows. Two others were selected 2007-2009 Wyss Conservation Scholars. The fellowships recognize all 12 as future leaders in nonprofit and public sector conservation, with Wyss Scholars committed specifically to work on Western land conservation issues.

Fields of Study: 
Environmental Policy and Planning

Bulkley, Kirchhoff promote safe water agenda in Detroit Free Press op-ed article

Ann Arbor, Michigan
3/21/2008

The following op-ed column by SNRE Professor Jonathan W. Bulkley and SNRE Ph.D. candidate Christine J. Kirchhoff appeared in todayí¢â‚¬â„¢s Detroit Free Press. (Click here to view the article on the Detroit Free Press web site.)

The Associated Press did a great job in its recent investigation of the ubiquitous presence of pharmaceuticals in the drinking water of 24 metropolitan areas, including Detroit and encompassing more than 41 million people.

Fields of Study: 
Environmental Policy and Planning

Michigan workshop assists communities, pharmacies in safe disposal of unused medicine

Howell, Mich.
3/18/2008

Traces of prescription drugs and other medicines detected in drinking water are becoming a growing environmental and public safety concern nationwide.

One recent study conducted by the Associated Press found small amounts of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen and acetaminophen in drinking water supplies of 24 major metropolitan areas. While medicine that passes through the body unabsorbed is one source of pharmaceutical contaminants, another source is unused medicine that is disposed of improperly.

Elizabeth LaPorte, 734.647.0767, <a href="mailto:elzblap@umich.edu">elzblap@umich.edu</a><br /> Michigan Sea Grant College Program

Fields of Study: 
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems

SNRE welcomes students to its largest-ever Visit Day

Ann Arbor, Michigan
3/13/2008

More than 150 admitted and prospective students will visit the Dana Building today (Friday, March 14) during the largest-ever Visit Day at the School of Natural Resources and Environment.

Students spend the day learning more about the school's 10 areas of study by talking with current students and faculty. During lunch in the Ford Commons, students will learn more about the school's affiliated centers of excellence as well as its dual-degree programs.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

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