Natural Resources Institute News Archive
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For grassland bird conservation, it’s not the size that matters
August 7, 2018 —
U of M researchers uncover something unusual that will help us save grassland birds
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NY TImes: Near Noisy Oil Fields, Lovesick Birds Change Their Tunes
March 13, 2018 —
If a sparrow sings his heart out on an oil field, but his would-be sweetheart can’t hear him above the oil pumps, what’s a bird to do?
![Savannah Sparrow sits on a hand // Photo: Clair Curry](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Savannah-Sparrow-Clair-Curry-150x150.jpg)
Landmark study reports on new layer of complexity in songbird communication
March 5, 2018 —
An update from the songbird file
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Canadian songbirds forced to change their tunes
January 24, 2018 —
Some Canadian songbirds have to change their tunes because noise pollution from things like oil and gas drilling equipment otherwise drowns out important parts of their songs, U of M researchers have found
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Trouble in Manitoba’s golden-winged warblers population
November 28, 2017 —
Genetic change is underway in what was once thought to be the most genetically pure songbird population
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Looking after each other, SSHRC grants empowering communities through research
November 15, 2017 —
'All innovation is inherently social, which means the social sciences and humanities are especially important in this time of rapid change'
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Yahoo!: Soil testing underway for 100 properties in St. Boniface amid contamination concerns
September 12, 2017 —
University of Manitoba researchers and volunteers went yard-to-yard in south St. Boniface Monday collecting garden vegetables and soil samples for testing amid concerns the dirt is contaminated.
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CTV: Tall grass, less herbicides can save Manitoba Hydro cash
August 25, 2017 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba have found a way to save Manitoba Hydro money, without spending a dime.
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Manitoba Hydro can save money and help the environment, says U of M study
August 25, 2017 —
Grassy habitat below power lines can be managed to attract butterflies and grassland birds, researchers find
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Daily Star: Are women better guardians of natural resources?
March 29, 2017 —
'For the last few decades millions of small-scale activities undertaken by micro-lenders synergistically had a huge impact on the environment'