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CORAL RESTORATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Are you implementing nature-based solutions or community resilience solutions in your work? Coral reef restoration work is a perfect fit for this! The Chubb Charitable Foundation is currently accepting proposals from organizations that are implementing climate resilience solutions that have been tested and found effective in strengthening the resilience of the natural environment and/or vulnerable communities. In particular, the Chubb Charitable Foundation seeks to support time-bound projects with long-term sustainability in one of the following areas: - Nature-based solutions that are focused on land conservation or the protection, restoration, or expansion of systems including coastal wetlands, oyster reefs, mangroves, and/or coral reefs. - Agricultural resilience solutions that are focused on helping smallholder farmers outside of the United States transition to restorative practices and/or be better positioned to absorb and recover from climate-related impacts. - Community resilience solutions that are strengthening the climate resilience of community infrastructure and/or connecting community members to green jobs. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gkbs7Pm3 #coralreefs #coralrestoration #coralscience #coralfunding #funding #coral #fundingopportunity #reefrestoration #marineecology #marinebiology

An important document setting out the way forward for a healthier and more vibrant natural environment for #somerset - good references and linkages to the importance of the health of the water environment in achieving that. Linkages across to the aims and ambitions outlined in other key documents (local flood risk management strategy), and more emphasis on the huge opportunities for nature restoration in the urban realm through planning improvements and retrofit will be important to emphasise.

The future of the Greater Sage-Grouse, an iconic species of the American West, is in doubt — and YOU can help! American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is calling on supporters like you to participate in an open comment period designed to gather feedback on a new set of management plans proposed by the Bureau of Land Management. For decades, Greater Sage-Grouse numbers have dwindled as their unique habitat, the sagebrush steppe, shrinks. Now, ABC and partners are fighting for what might be the species' last hope for a chance at survival. Don't wait to take action: Comments are due tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14! Urge the Bureau of Land Management to adopt the strongest conservation plan needed to recover the bird's declining populations. Act now to conserve the Greater Sage-Grouse! Learn more & take action with ABC » https://lnkd.in/gv8Q58w8 #GreaterSageGrouse #ABCActionAlert #SageGrouse #ActionAlert

Financial support for the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is crucial in preserving the area. Donations are used for conservation easements, sustainable land management strategies, and public education programming. The region's stunning scenery, diverse ecosystems, and vital habitats for endangered species are maintained through donor generosity. Every donation, regardless of size, helps preserve the region's natural heritage for future generations.https://buff.ly/3z6nGNo

🌲 Yellowstone National Park: an iconic treasure and a vital part of our country's natural heritage. Did you know it was established way back in 1872, making it the nation's first national park? Explore the wonders that lie beneath its surface—a volcanic hot spot giving rise to geothermal features, hot springs, and geysers that form half of the world's geothermal attractions. 🌋 🏞️ Beyond its hydrologic marvels, Yellowstone boasts canyons, rivers, and pristine forests teeming with diverse wildlife like bears, wolves, and bison. It's truly a glimpse into a time before history was recorded. As we marvel at Old Faithful and other iconic spots, let's not forget the challenges the park faces 🚧 🚗 With over $630 million in deferred maintenance, including road damages near Firehole River, the park's infrastructure needs attention. Behold the 142-mile Grand Loop Road, a narrow thoroughfare without shoulders, struggling to keep up with the traffic demands. Upgrading it requires substantial funding to ensure visitor safety and access to Yellowstone's natural wonders. 🏞️ From the pump house museum to water and wastewater systems, significant repairs are needed to preserve Yellowstone's rich heritage and ensure a memorable experience for all visitors. Let's advocate for sustainable solutions to address these maintenance challenges and safeguard this national treasure for generations to come. 🌿 What are your thoughts on preserving Yellowstone National Park and similar natural treasures? Share your feelings and ideas below! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gYk_VxZz

Have you ever been to Beulah Bog State Natural Area? This SNA is home to a high-quality northern bog relict and oak savanna native communities. 🌳 Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation cut and stump treated 1 acre of invasive woody species, installed a nearly 2/3 mile of firebreak, and conducted a 55-acre prescribed burn. 🔥 This project was funded by grants from the Wisconsin's Climate Response Fund and John C. Bock Foundation. Thanks to our donors, NRF works to protect Wisconsin's State Natural Areas which contain some of the last remaining examples of globally imperiled ecological communities, like the savannas at Beulah Bog. More about how donations to NRF make a difference for Wisconsin at WisConservation.org/Impact 📸: Michael Kienitz Photography #ExploreLoveProtect #WisConservation #ImpactStories #LandRestoration #ClimateChange #LandRestoration

In my latest blog post, I unveil the untold story of the local nonprofit, ForestWatch and their work to safeguard the thriving biodiversity and the precious inhabitants of the Los Padres Forest.🌲🏞️ #ForestWatch #SantaBarbaraNature #ConservationHeroes https://buff.ly/41JKtc5

Let’s make history!  Imagine Scotland as a country filled once again with vast native forests, seas teeming with life and healthy ecosystems supporting the prosperity and health of communities. From today until 25 April, every donation made via the Big Give Green Match Fund will be doubled and go towards the #RewildingNation campaign to help make this vision become reality. Why Scotland - Why now❓ Along with the rest of the UK, Scotland is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Scotland has the space and experience to show that nature loss can be reversed. There are now over 150 rewilding projects across Scotland, from community woodlands to landscape-scale partnerships to seascape approaches. They’re restoring woodlands, peatlands, wetlands, rivers and seas – and saving wildlife from red squirrels to wildcats. With your help, we can pave the way forward for these pioneering rewilders and many more. We’re calling for Scotland to become a Rewilding Nation, committed major nature recovery across 30% of Scotland’s land and seas. In return this would inspire rewilding across Britain and beyond – offering hope for nature, climate and people. Please donate today, like and share. This is the first step towards not just a Rewilding Nation in Scotland but a wilder Britain. https://lnkd.in/eUun-nZF Credit: Richard Shucksmith / scotlandthebigpicture .com #rewilding #naturerecovery

Calling all bird nerds, plant nerds, and nature nerds! Homegrown National Park® is a grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks. THEIR MISSION To regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function because every human being on this planet needs diverse highly productive ecosystems to survive. CALL TO ACTION Catalyzing a collective effort of individual homeowners, property owners, land managers, farmers, and anyone with some soil to plant in…to start a new HABITAT® by planting native plants and removing most invasive plants.  It is the largest cooperative conservation project ever conceived or attempted. THEIR GOAL Our initial goal is 20 million acres of native plantings in the U.S. This represents approximately ½ of the green lawns of privately-owned properties. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE We are at a critical point of losing so many species from local ecosystems that their ability to produce the oxygen, clean water, flood control, pollination, pest control, carbon storage, etc, that is, the ecosystem services that sustain us, will become seriously compromised.