http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/2012/mar/12/…

The great catalyst of biophony and the 'Niche Hypothesis' is finally taking hold.  Around the world, more research, more outreach, and more networking than ever is energizing a world of soundscape interest. 

Check out the new 'sound-led' campaign efforts from World Wildlife Fund, Ocean Conservation Research, and NRDC to help keep the Arctic Ocean sustainable for marine life.  How exciting to be in the field - as web-based technologies keep connecting and expanding the possibilities…

Hey, everyone.  Please check out the wonderful works of our newest members by visiting their page or their site links.  For a quick connect, just pull down the 'members' tab and introduce yourselves on chat or message.  It's all about supporting one and another's work, but of course. Cheers!

In a bid to soothe locals and create 'a better environment' the California town of Lancaster is experimenting with regularly broadcasting birdsong recordings over a 1/2 mile stretch of the downtown streets. Serious crimes fell about 6%. Must be working!  Here's the article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203721704577157512700171698.html 

Hopefully, the Soundscape Support Team Network has been helpful to you.  Now, we ask for a bit of your support.  Can you contribute a little information?

Answering the question 'Who would be interested in this topic overseas?'...We are hoping to gather as many Nature Sound Enthusiasts as possible - plus Soundscape groups, networks, etc, toward compiling a list which will, in turn, encourage our publisher to place  Bernie's upcoming book in Europe, in a variety of…

Amazingly enough, 2011 is almost over.  We trust that you all have had a good year and that your own surrounding soundscapes have been healthy, vital, and life affirming. We're happy to 'ring out the old year' with some wonderful new members.  We look forward to growing our team and offering some interesting improvements to the network as 2012 unfolds.  As always, we wish you all our gratitude for sharing your wonder works, your insights, your time, and most of for all for the extension of…

Neat notes from NPR about the regional dialect of birds in the 'hood.  Does it really come as a surprise that anthropogenic noise affects avian communication? The original article is at the bottom of the linked post. http://wamu.org/programs/metro_connection/11/12/09/changing_your_tune_to_adapt_to_the_urban_jungle

sounds from the periphery...

http://www.impulsivehabitat.com/releases/ihab032.htm