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Cheers to 20 years! 🎉 NFWF and Walmart this week announced the 20th year of funding through the Acres for America program, one of the most effective public-private partnerships in the history of U.S. land conservation efforts. To date, the Acres for America program has helped to conserve more than 2 million acres across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and D.C. Check out some of the vital work we’re undertaking together to protect and conserve landscapes across the country.

It’s Colorado River Day – a day to celebrate the lifeblood and foundation of The West. 🎉 The Colorado River provides water for 35 million people, offers world-class outdoor recreation, supports millions of jobs, sustains essential wildlife habitat, and so much more. Climate change and unsustainable water demands threaten the river and our way of life - but it doesn’t have to be this way! Did you know: Right now, the federal government is working with the basin states, Tribes, and stakeholders to create new guidelines for managing the Colorado River. The decisions that are made in the coming months will determine the future of this river and our region. ⬇Learn more about the history, the problems, and WRA's work! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gQEbdZfP

It's a great time of year to get ahead of the plants you no longer want to take up space in your garden! Check out this quick read for tips for some of the most common nuisances.

Kawartha Land Trust is excited to announce a $141k investment from the Greenbelt Foundation to support forest and tallgrass prairie restoration and expansion on conserved and private lands on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Kawarthas. “Making long-lasting impacts on the landscape requires long-term support,” said Hayden Wilson, KLT’s Land Stewardship Manager. “This multi-year funding from the Greenbelt Foundation is the perfect opportunity to leverage our amazing staff and volunteer teams to make an impact on the land that will result in countless benefits for nature and local communities. We expect this project to engage people directly in conservation work that will affect ecosystem health in the region for decades to come.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaQnUFGY

Exciting news from our partner, Kawartha Land Trust (KLT). A component of their partnership with the Greenbelt Foundation will include 'work with private landowners to thin monoculture stands of trees to encourage the growth of native plant species in the understory and contribute to the diversification of plant and tree species in these areas, improving biodiversity.' Elliott Groen, Sustainable Forestry Coordinator with OWA and KLT (shared position) is leading several components of this important project. Click the link below to learn more about how this investment will support forest restoration and expansion on conserved and private lands in the Kawarthas. ⬇️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ggx-ngXE 

May is American Wetlands Month! Did you know? Texas is home to an impressive 3.9 million acres of wetlands, making it the state with the 5th largest wetland acreage in the US. These precious natural habitats offer numerous benefits for all Texans: •Wetlands serve as natural water filters, purifying water by removing pollutants and sediments, which helps maintain clean and safe water sources for everyone. •They help control water flow by absorbing excess water during heavy rainfall, thereby reducing the risk of flooding in nearby areas. •Wetlands provide essential habitats for diverse plant and animal species, including many rare or endangered ones. By caring for our wetlands, we invest in a sustainable future for Texas and beyond. Learn more about how you can contribute to protecting our wetlands: https://lnkd.in/gM29CSed 💧🌾

Wonder how we work and why we do what we do? It’s all rooted in our Strategic Framework. The Strategic Framework defines how Pacific Birds catalyzes conservation and aligns the focus and work of this large-scale partnership. Dig into the new Framework: https://lnkd.in/gFNwd7Kg

Last week, TBF's Environmental Engagement Program project manager, Delores Chan, and coordinator, Claire Combredet, presented at the California Clean Boating Network. They shared insights from The Bay Foundation’s 2023 community-based social marketing pilot, a strategic behavior change campaign implemented to encourage proper sewage disposal amongst Los Angeles boaters to help improve water quality. Thank you California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for supporting this research and California Coastal Commission California’s Boating Clean and Green Program Vivian Matuk for hosting this event. Learn more about TBF's clean boating initiative: https://lnkd.in/gPnrPtYC

Happy Earth Day! We're celebrating this day of environmental protection with the long-awaited release of our documentary, "Rattled: Conserving Rattlesnakes in Appalachia." Explore the beauty of Appalachia and learn about the crucial role that Timber Rattlesnakes play in this ecosystem. Share this documentary to help us raise awareness and appreciation for these misunderstood animals and the importance of preserving their habitat. We hope you enjoy watching "Rattled." https://lnkd.in/gF7C83SJ

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