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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is forecasting heavy rainfall this evening through to Thursday morning, with rainfall amounts of 30-50 mm and isolated amounts of up to 100 mm. ECCC has issued a Special Weather Statement for London, Middlesex County, and Oxford County.

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) says the ground is already saturated from previous rainfall and may not absorb much more water. As a result,localized flooding is possible in areas that receive heavier and higher rain amounts. If the higher rainfall amounts are widespread, flooding is possible in low lying areas that typically flood in the spring.

Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from all watercourses. Banks adjacent to rivers, creeks, and ditches may be slippery and, when combined with fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Standing water can also present dangers.

It is not safe to take shelter along riverbanks or in low lying areas that are prone to flooding.

In addition to the rain forecast for this evening into tomorrow, smaller amounts of rain are forecast for the next five days, including possible thundershowers.

The UTRCAs flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas will be operated to reduce downstream flooding.

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Heavy Rainfall in the Forecast (media release, July 12, 2023) - Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

ARLINGTON, Va. -- ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --

Department of the Air Force senior executives signed a memorandum of agreement continuing the development of U.S. Space Force uniforms to accommodate all genders, life events and weather conditions July 11.

Wade Yamada, deputy director of staff, Office of the Chief of Space Operations, and Lea Kirkwood, program executive officer and director, Air Force Life Cycle Management Centers Agile Combat Support Directorate, signed the MOAextending an agreementsigned May 16, 2022. The memo of understanding signed last year formally established the USSF Uniform production process and outlined responsibilities related to the design, development and sustainment of U.S. Space Force uniforms and streamlined communication between the newest military service and the directorate.

The MOA signifies the continual commitment between the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Uniform Office to deliver the highest quality Guardian uniforms, Yamada said. This partnership enables us to continue developing the service dress while simultaneously designing prototypes for maternity, outerwear, and the mess dress.

The Change Management Team, within the Office of the CSO, and the Air Force Uniform Office, within the ACS Human Systems Division, have worked side by side to design, develop, modify and field new Space Force uniforms to include physical training gear and the service dress.

As we embark on the next phase of uniform development, we are excited to continue our partnership with Space Force meeting their uniform requirements, Kirkwood added. We are honored to have the chance to contribute to the establishment of this new and extraordinary identity for our Guardians.

The Space Force is leveraging the Uniform Office program designated by the MOA to develop the maternity service dress, outerwear coat, sweater and headgear. The Uniform Office is continuing to develop the Space Force mess dress uniform in conjunction with the CMT uniform team. Both offices are working diligently to ensure a timely uniform delivery for all Guardians.

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Agreement Reached on Guardian Uniform Development > Space ... - Space Operations Command

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India rolled out the West Indies for 150 and closed the opening day of the 1st Test match at Dominica on 80 without loss.

Ravichandran Ashwin took 5 for 60 as West Indies fell for 150 in 64.3 overs with debutant Alick Athanaze top-scoring with 47.

Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with 3 for 26, while Shardul Thakur (1/15) and Mohammed Siraj (1/25) also claimed wickets on a spin-friendly surface at Roseau.

Ashwin was pleased with his performance on the opening day of the match after missing out on the World Test Championship final.

"There was moisture in the pitch in the first session. It got slow and started to spin a bit more. I got a lot slower. Personally enjoyed my first spell and had to adapt a bit more after," Ashwin said after the day's play.

"Not surprised with the pitch, expected it to be a bit dry. In my previous tours of West Indies, when it spins, it also tends to be slow," the off-spinner added.

Debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal raced to 40 not out off 73 balls, while skipper Rohit Sharma was undefeated on 30 off 65 balls at the close of the opening day.

"He just reverse swept the first ball of the last over. That's what you can expect from him. He is very vibrant, hope he goes far. From our side, we hope to keep the environment good for him," Ashwin said of newcomer Jaiswal.

India trailed West Indies by 70 runs after the opening day in another dominant display in the Caribbean.

The visitors claimed a 2-0 Test series win the last time they faced the West Indies in the Caribbean in 2019.

West Indies last beat India in a Test match in May 2002.

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India take control on opening day of 1st Test against West Indies ... - Loop News Trinidad & Tobago

Tweed Shire Council is urging residents with rat problems to opt for first-generation rodenticides over their second-generation counterparts to help protect native wildlife across the Shire.

Theres no denying rodents pose a challenge for many households and businesses across the Tweed, leading many to resort to using rodenticides (pesticides), a group of commonly available chemicals used for effective pest management. However, the unintended effects of newer, second-generation products on native wildlife cannot be overlooked.

Council is launching a campaign asking residents to Give a rats! about the environment and specifically the use of first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides following a successful Notice of Motion put forward by Councillor Nola Firth at the Council meeting in March.

The motion called on Council to advise the community of the benefits of using these first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, to give guidance on how to identify such pesticides and to promote non-poisoning methods of rodent management.

Councils Give a rats! campaign is about educating our community about which rodent control measures are better than others in terms of their effect on our natural environment, Cr Firth said.

By giving a rats about which products you choose, residents are helping keep our local native animals safe.

Its vital we shed light on the significant benefits of using certain pesticides over others to help the community feel empowered to make better choices when considering rodent management, so we are better able to safeguard our native animals and the future of our environment.

Although it may seem like a small thing, we can all do our bit when choosing a product like this and its crucial to consider the potential harm we might cause to non-target animals, especially native species. In this special place where we live, its our job to look after our already endangered native creatures who eat rats such as our beautiful owls.

Cr Firths motion came after Local Government NSW adopted a motion at its 2022 conference calling on the NSW Government to legislate to ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in NSW and to advocate for a national ban on the retail sale of SGARs.

First-generation rodenticides work more slowly and break down more quickly, meaning owls and other wildlife are unlikely to die from secondary exposure to the poison. By contrast, SGARs tend to remain in animal tissues longer than first-generation ones endangering animals that feed on rodents.

The benefits of first-generation rodenticides

Proven effectiveness: first-generation rodenticides have a well-established track record for managing rodent problems and have been successfully used for decades. They offer reliable control of rat infestations with little risks to non-target animals such as native wildlife or pets.

Less harmful to native wildlife and pets: first-generation rodenticides are less likely to be fatal if ingested by other animals while second-generation rodenticides pose significant risk to local wildlife and pets.

Better for the environment: first-generation rodenticides have a shorter half-life than second-generation products meaning they dont take as long to break down in the natural environment. This trait reduces the risk of residual poisoning of both native animals and local eco-systems, making them a more environmentally-friendly choice.

What to look out for

The active ingredients used in first-generation rodenticides are:

coumatetralyl

warfarin

diphacinone.

The active ingredients used in second-generation products are:

brodifacoum

bromadiolone

difethialone

difenacoum

flocoumafen.

These ingredients will be listed on the product label.

There are also other non-chemical measures that can be effective in rodent control, such as sealing up entry points, maintaining cleanliness around a property, disposing of garbage properly and regularly cleaning garbage areas, trapping and encouraging natural predators such as owls to inhabit your property.

Council has been using first-generation rodenticides across its services for many years, apart from in its sewer network. Councils pest management team is currently investigating alternatives to using second-generation pesticides inside Councils sewer pump station wells, with a report due to be brought back to Council soon.

Informing the community on issues associated with second generation rodenticides is just one way we can work together to reduce our impact on the natural environment and make sure the places we live work and play are safe.

For more information on rodent management visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/managing-rodents.

To find out more about rodenticides, visit the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) at apvma.gov.au/node/87226.

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Give a rats about which pesticide you choose! - Tweed Shire Council