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Do you "step up" or "shut down" in the face of the climate crisis? These are the words of Force of Nature Founder Clover Hogan, who recently joined Niki Roach and the Planet Possible team to cover the subject of activism in the April episode, which you can access on iTunes and Spotify. Be sure to listen to the episode - and let us know what you think! #climatecrisis #climateactivism #ciwem

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

Like other Sustain Our Future initiatives, our Reparative Land Collective began as a desire to disrupt business-as-usual sustainable development. We held a vision that under-resourced land stewards, like Black, Indigenous, Brown, other land stewards of color, and others, could become central actors in delivering nature-based solutions for carbon removal. Through countless conversations and research spearheaded by my brilliant colleague Aissa Dearing, we brought this vision to life. We are so proud to announce the first round of grants through our Reparative Land Collective. These grants will support efforts in agroecology and ecosystem restoration while evoking the framework of land reMatriation. This first wave of grantmaking represents our initial step in reframing carbon dioxide removal practices to center frontline community-driven land healing, restoration, and repair. 👏🏾 ☀️ 🌍 🌱 Get to know our grantee partners and learn more about our Reparative Land Collective in the announcement below!

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 

Over the last year, Appalachian Voices has been working with five coalfield communities in Virginia, with help from US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to tackle environmental and economic challenges through community-led projects that are rooted in local leadership. In each community, the projects include reinvigorating a special place. 🌄 Read about these places in New Economy Program Coordinator Kara Dotten's latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e2UEPWKF

Check out the last of the projects that the Center is engaged in! "Impacts of Grazingland Stewardship on Soil Carbon Dynamics in the Southern Great Plains" - with Dr. Goodwin and Dr. Lewis!

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

It’s inspiring to see years of hard work by Denver Trout Unlimited paying off in ways that will benefit the South Platte River. "Denver Trout Unlimited played a key role as a funding partner in the creation of the Chatfield Reservoir Environmental Pool, a groundbreaking effort to support the health of the South Platte River. This initiative, driven by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other dedicated organizations, marks an important milestone in improving aquatic ecosystems and ensuring more sustainable water management. The first-ever release from the Environmental Pool highlights the power of partnerships, like Denver Trout Unlimited's, in addressing low flow conditions, benefiting aquatic life, and enhancing the river’s overall resilience." Check out all of the details here... https://lnkd.in/gB4ggjFA

At the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, we're committed to upholding our industry's reputation through responsible practices that protect our precious marine environments. By embracing sustainable fishing methods, we're not only securing a thriving future for Scotland's coastal communities - we're also promoting a positive, climate-conscious image that aligns with growing global demand for healthy, responsibly-sourced seafood. Together, we can ensure Scotland's fishing legacy continues to flourish, built on a foundation of reputation and responsibility. Who's with us? Find out more about our core principles and how we actively work towards making them happen: https://loom.ly/tBPjhbQ

Weber county is excited about this pending partnership. The development of the West Weber corridor is inevitable; it's a process that's been in motion for decades. However, the county has taken a proactive stance, laying out a sustainable, comprehensive, and intelligent approach to managing this development in the Western Weber General Plan. The county and UIPA’s aim is to ensure that only the most suitable projects are chosen and supported, with each contributing to the economic and environmental sustainability, not just of the West Weber corridor, but of Northern Utah as a whole. https://lnkd.in/gNzztP_5 #winninginweber #webercountyeconomicdevelopment #uipa