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Crop focus...
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Switchgrass
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Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is a warm season grass and is one of the dominant species of the central North American tallgrass prairie. It can be found in remnant prairies, along roadsides, pastures and as an ornamental plant in gardens. Other common names for it include tall panic grass, Wobsqua grass, lowland switchgrass, blackbent, tall prairiegrass, wild redtop and thatchgrass. Switchgrass is rich in cellulose, making it attractive as a source for cellulosic ethanol. It is at the core of an alternative fuel strategy announced by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen in January 2007.
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Mission
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EnviroOne's goal is to promote sustainable living and
environmental stewardship.
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Our
Efforts
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EnviroOne's staff has visited
Africa (including Liberia and Sierra Leone) to promote clean energy production and
sustainable agriculture.
EnviroOne is raising funds and organizing efforts to assist with the Shoamokin Creek
River cleanup in Coal Township PA. This effort will assist with the reduction of
acid mine drainage (AMD) into the Delaware River and Chesapeake Bay.
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