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Lyon College taking steps to save energy and money

Lyon College taking steps to save energy and money

 

You could say Lyon College has seen the light.

According to a news release, the college is taking steps to reduce energy usage by retrofitting all of the lighting on 136-acre campus.

Sodexo Facilities Director Jade Anderson says many of the college’s lights use 28- or 32-watt fluorescent bulbs.  They are being replaced with T8 25-watt bulbs which are more energy-efficient.

No fireworks in the forest this year

No fireworks in the forest this year

 

Visitors to Mark Twain National Forest will not be able to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks.

Acting Forest Supervisor Teresa Chase announced Thursday  open fires will be restricted due to the heightened fire danger, drought conditions and dry weather forecast for the next few weeks.

Chase said “no open fires are permitted except within campfire rings or pedestal grills” in campgrounds and picnic areas.

Go Green Festival to feature wood burning truck

 

With the price of gas averaging $3.35 a gallon, many people are seeking more economical ways of getting around.

Instead of pumping regular into your ride, why not fill 'er up with firewood?

Go Green Festival to feature wood burning truck

 

With the price of gas averaging $3.35 a gallon, many people are seeking more economical ways of getting around.

Instead of pumping regular into your ride, why not fill 'er up with firewood?

Couple's home gets $50,000 makeover

Couple's home gets $50,000 makeover

 

A Baxter County couple can look forward to a warmer, cheaper winter.

In August Larry and Nancy Ferrell of Hopewell won the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas (ECA) 2011 Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest.

During the six-week make-over, the Ferrell's 31-year-old home received numerous energy efficient upgrades including:

Arkansas fish in danger

Arkansas fish in danger

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Tuesday added five fish species in the Southeast to its endangered status list, including one here in Arkansas.

The yellowcheek darter is found in the Little Red River basin.  According to FWS, they exist in greatly reduced numbers in the Middle, South, Archey, and Beech forks of the river.

Also on the list are the Cumberland darter, rush darter, chucky madtom and laurel dace.