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This article provides information about the plant jewelweed, also known as Impatiens capensis, which is native to North America and commonly found in moist habitats. The plant has attractive jewel-like flowers that attract hummingbirds and bumblebees for pollination. It is also known for its soothing properties, as the juice from its stems can relieve irritations such as poison ivy, bee stings, and mosquito bites. The article also mentions the plant's ability to disperse seeds through explosive dehiscence. Additionally, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced $14 million in grants for on-the-ground improvements and protections for Pennsylvania waters. These grants, totaling $22.4 million, will leverage an additional $35.3 million in matching funds to generate a total conservation impact of $57.7 million within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The grants will fund projects such as manure and nutrient management, forest buffer restoration, and stream restoration plans in Pennsylvania and other Chesapeake Bay states. [Extracted from the article] |
