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Teamwork in action on the open sea, where every catch is a shared victory and every moment spent together strengthens the bonds that make us stronger. At Fish With The Finest, it’s not just about fishing; it’s about building a community, one great catch at a time💫🌊🎣 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teambuilding #fishingcharters #channelislands #oxnard #venturacountyteambuilding

!!! PLEASE DON'T CARVE THE HEART OUT OF BIGWIND !!! Tell Ontario by May 4th @ https://lnkd.in/ggrU6sRX The Ontario government is proposing to operationalize Bigwind Lake Provincial Park in Bracebridge, putting numerous at-risk species and sensitive habitats in grave danger. The proposed infrastructure includes 250 campsites, paved roads, maintenance facilities, food services, and associated hydro lines and sewer systems that will imperil and undermine the ecological integrity of the already small and peaceful park. Bigwind Lake Provincial Park is a natural environment class park. Natural environment class parks are meant to protect recreational landscapes, representative ecosystems and provincially significant elements of Ontario’s natural and cultural heritage and "provide high-quality outdoor recreational and educational experiences." Currently, Bigwind provides low-impact recreational opportunities to hike, canoe, and fish, while protecting the habitat of 14 species at risk (8 of special concern, 3 threatened, and 3 endangered). Bigwind is dominated by mature (100- to 130-year-old) Sugar Maple, Yellow Birch, American Beech, Eastern Hemlock and Eastern White Pine, that provide a home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna existing beneath its canopy. Critically, this habitat provides refuge to the threatened Algonquin Wolf, who had been brought to a point of extinction on account of historical hunting and trapping. Extensive wetland habitat also creates a challenge for cataloguing a large number of the plant species expected to be present in the park, which speaks to Ontario's admission that there is a shortage of information on species. The proposal itself states that there is potential for increased road mortality, habitat loss and fragmentation, increased light and noise pollution, and wildlife habituation, which is the the loss of a natural fear of humans. These "potential" pressures make no progress in reaching the 30x30 plan to protect at least 30% of terrestrial and marine areas by 2030. The deadline for public comments is Saturday, May 4th. Please consider using your voice and sharing this information to help protect our family on this planet. The Bigwind Lake Provincial Park Preliminary Management Plan can be found at this link: https://lnkd.in/gPgB8DKg With gratitude, x Summer 🌐💌

"By thinking about how the destruction of bottom trawling would feel on land, we can understand the fear and devastation it wreaks on our marine protected areas." Award-winning nature filmmaker Tom Mustill on creating our recent campaign film, Trawl 🎬🌊 Bottom trawling: ☠️ kills marine wildlife, 🪸 decimates ocean habitats, and 🌎 unleashes trapped carbon, worsening the climate crisis. But because it happens below the surface and out of sight, it's hard to fully imagine the scale of destruction. Check out our full blog on bottom trawling below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSgXAfRc

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Learn 5 steps to creating a pollinator-friendly habitat on your golf course in Turfgrass Council of North Carolina magazine > https://lnkd.in/eaY7HR-N

Learn 5 steps to creating a pollinator-friendly habitat on your golf course in Turfgrass Council of North Carolina magazine > https://lnkd.in/eaY7HR-N

Now, just as in the late 1960s counterculture, dumpster diving 1) Provides concrete help to the needy and 2) Sends a powerful political message. Lawyer Ted Rao is using that tool quite effectively. He can shame decision-makers about waste in America and the reality that, despite the nation's wealth, there are many who are hungry. https://lnkd.in/gBTDwUrg #DumpsterDiving #LawyerTedRao #ConcreteHelp #PoliticalMessaging

🌟🤔 Did you know that our Indigenous Engagement Charter draws inspiration from the historic paddle? 🛶 👣 Historically, the paddle wasn't just a tool; it was a lifeline, symbolizing strength, tradition, and community. Used by Indigenous peoples for navigating lakes, celebrating culture, and securing sustenance, the paddle symbolizes readiness for progress. Is your organization ready to paddle towards economic reconciliation? Become a signatory today!🖊️🌐 https://lnkd.in/gehitBb5

55,000 tennis balls from Wimbledon are upcycled into tiny homes for mice - we 💚 this positive upcycling story Instead of discarding thousands of tennis balls after the tournament, many get repurposed as tiny shelters, providing a safe haven for wildlife like small harvest mice. 🐭 💬 Dr Simon Lyster, Director General of the Wildlife Trusts, said: "In recent years it has been under increasing pressure and we hope that by specific harvest mouse projects such as artificial nests we will provide them with the help they need to survive." It's a brilliant example of how we can rethink waste and create value in unexpected ways. #CircularEconomy #Wimbledon #Upcycling #HarvestMice #Sustainability #PositiveNews

Principle 5. REWRITING THE RULES Urban waterway swimming should become part of a new status quo in public access standards, challenging accepted conventions such as industrial uses and stormwater pollution, with governing authorities swiftly amending legal and regulatory frameworks to enable citizens access to its benefits. Discover the Charter, go to www.swimmablecities.org #swimmablecities #swimmablecitiescharter #righttoswim #grassroots #community #generationrestoration #naturepositive #parisolympics2024 #WaterWiseEU #waterpolicy #waterlaw #naturerights