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The Mushkegowuk Council and the Government of Canada announced the successful completion of the feasibility assessment to establish a proposed national marine conservation area (NMCA) in western Weeneebeg (James Bay) and southwestern Washaybeyoh (Hudson Bay). This is a major step toward achieving the official protection of this rich marine environment. #marineconservation https://lnkd.in/gfzkFB2h

#DistributedEnergyResources that are close to #LoadCenters make more sense than #UtilityScale #FencingBarriers blocking #MigratorySpecies on #BLM land and long #TransmissionLines leaving #BLM land that violate #PrivateProperty rights. #UtilityScale #SolarDevelopment is not necessary on Bureau of Land Management property. The Nature Conservancy Ducks Unlimited REI

🌿💧 Exciting news for Florida's environmental future! Governor DeSantis has earmarked $1.5 billion for Everglades cleanup in the upcoming fiscal year. This investment signifies a commitment to preserving our natural treasures and enhancing water quality across the state. Key highlights include: - $614 million for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan projects - $100 million for Indian River Lagoon - $45 million for Biscayne Bay and Caloosahatchee Estuary - $530 million for water quality improvement projects Additionally, separate funding from the Seminole Tribe of Florida will support crucial initiatives like land conservation and septic tank conversions. It's reassuring to see such robust support for environmental conservation efforts in Florida. Let's continue to advocate for a sustainable future! 🌎💙 #FloridaEnvironment #EvergladesRestoration #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalConservation #GovernorDeSantis #SustainableFuture

Human-wildlife conflict mitigation awareness is essential for fostering harmony between humans and the natural world. As human populations encroach further into wildlife habitats, conflicts inevitably arise, posing risks to both humans and animals. By raising awareness about this issue, communities can implement sustainable solutions to mitigate conflicts. Education plays a crucial role in this endeavor. Teaching communities about the importance of coexisting with wildlife and the potential dangers of conflicts can help individuals make informed decisions. Strategies such as proper waste management to reduce attraction for wildlife, securing livestock to prevent predation, and using deterrents to keep animals away from human settlements are vital components of conflict mitigation. Furthermore, fostering a deeper understanding of the ecological significance of wildlife and the benefits they provide can lead to more empathetic attitudes towards cohabitation. Creating wildlife-friendly habitats and corridors can help maintain biodiversity while minimizing potential conflicts. In conclusion, human-wildlife conflict mitigation awareness is not only about protecting human lives and property but also about preserving the rich tapestry of life on our planet. Through education, advocating for sustainable practices, and promoting empathy towards wildlife, we can work towards a future where humans and animals can peacefully coexist. The real wealth of the Nation lies in the resources of the earth - soil, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife." - Rachel Carson Tejal Pohekar

Thanks to the incredible effort of more than 150 volunteers we were able to distribute 5,000+ Stand Up for Nature and Climate Action Now signs as well as tens of thousands of our election scorecards in the lead up to the Queensland election. This HUGE people-powered effort helped win some key policy commitments from the Queensland LNP, including: 👏 Support for legislating Queensland’s Australian-leading 75% by 2035 emission reduction target. ☀️ A Solar for Renters policy that is funded to help 7,500 households. 🌳 A commitment to not change Queensland’s vegetation management laws. 🐨 Funding for 150 extra rangers in the next four years for the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers. Queensland still has a long way to go to protect threatened species, expand national parks and decarbonise our economy – but we have an amazing community that will keep fighting for the changes we need.

We've got a long way to go to hit the nature recovery at scale needed in Britain The amount of land that is protected for nature in England has fallen to just 2.93%, despite government promises to conserve 30% of it by 2030 We know how we can restore nature at the landscape and seascape scale. #Rewilding focuses on restoring natural processes across large areas, supporting functioning ecosystems. We need to focus on removing barriers and providing financial support for areas where nature recovery is most suitable. We can accelerate efforts, but we need to act fast and #ThinkBigActWild https://lnkd.in/egfZdGfK

Restoring rivers can help lessen the impact of floods and droughts and deliver other benefits for people and nature. WWF's new #Rivers2Restore report identifies key opportunities and case studies of river restoration in Europe, including the March/Morava River on the border between Austria and Slovakia, the Bela River in Slovakia, and the Danube Delta in Romania. This is what the new EU Nature Restoration Law means in practice, benefits and all. WWF Central and Eastern Europe

Have you heard about the #30by30 target? 🎯 Australian governments are working together to achieve a national target to protect and conserve 30% of Australia’s land and 30% of marine areas by 2030. To do this, we’ve released the National Roadmap for protecting and conserving 30% of Australia’s land by 2030. Over 22% of Australia’s land, including inland waters, is protected. We need to protect an additional 60 million hectares of land to meet this target. The roadmap will help coordinate national efforts towards the 30 by 30 land target. It complements: 🌱 Australia’s Strategy for the National Reserve System 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wNJoF 📍 Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) Framework 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wNJoH 🤝 relevant state and territory policies. The roadmap aims to protect our native species, ecosystems, cultural values and unique landscapes for future generations. Learn more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wNJoG

Great initiative – which aims to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands are under restoration by 2030 as well as protect critical freshwater ecosystems

As momentum builds nationally to address the nature and climate crises, state and territorial leaders across the country have stepped up with a variety of measures aimed at conserving lands and waters. This NEW report from Center for American Progress and National Caucus of Environmental Legislators highlights all the different ways that states and territories across the country can lead on #conservation, from new state parks to outdoor equity funds to wildlife corridors! 🏞️🌄🏜️ https://lnkd.in/essp2gtn