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It all started with an idea. 💙💧 Twenty years ago, the origin of WFSS began with one boy, a civil war, and a long walk to find water. Learn more about #OurRoots here: https://bit.ly/3UiY7kC #20YearsofWFSS #WateringTheSeedsofChange #MakeADifference #SDG6 #CleanWater

Our grandparents and elders are the pillars of our past and the guardians of our future. Their legacy is the very foundation upon which we stand, a testament to their resilience and wisdom. How do we care for our elders? what problem they may face? how can we manage and ease their life? https://lnkd.in/exrCUNHe

A historic agreement was signed at the White House, aimed at restoring the Columbia River Basin. The pact involves the states of Washington and Oregon, and four Columbia Basin Tribes: t the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon and the Nez Perce Tribe. The agreement will provide over $200 million over 20 years from the Bonneville Power Administration, a federal power marketing administration under the Department of Energy, to help reintroduce salmon into blocked habitats in the Upper Columbia River Basin. President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget request includes $93 million for salmon recovery efforts through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including $66.67 million specific to Columbia2. This is part of a broader effort by the Biden-Harris Administration to work in partnership with Pacific Northwest Tribes and States to restore wild salmon populations. https://lnkd.in/gE8xuB2P

Governor Reynolds Endorses Governor DeSantis for President: A Surprising Choice for Strong Leadership and Conservative Values #conservativeprinciples #equality #evolvingdynamics #federalfunding #FloridaGovernorRonDeSantis #freedom #HurricaneIan #Hurricaneresponse #infrastructureprojects #IowaGovernorKimReynolds #Justice #lawenforcement #moderateRepublicans #opioidcrisis #pandemicleadership #politicalconsiderations #pragmaticleadership. #Presidentendorsement #republicangovernors

We Are Twice Armed If We Fight with Faith-Plato In the face of landslides, soil erosion, and floodwaters wreaking havoc upon Davao Region due to the trough of a Low-Pressure Area, let us echo the words of Plato: "We are twice armed if we fight with faith." In confronting these challenges, let our faith be a resilient shield, fortified by trust in God and each other. Amidst the turmoil, it is paramount to rise above the waters with unwavering faith, not only in divine providence but also in our collective strength. Together, let us stand resolute, unified in our efforts to overcome adversity. In these trying times, let us not succumb to the pointless mudslinging orchestrated by sore loser politicians. Instead, recognize the tireless commitment of sitting officials who are diligently addressing the needs of affected families. Through faith in one another and a shared dedication to the greater good, we can navigate these troubled waters and emerge stronger as a community.

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This is an interesting story from the folks at Fifth Wall, discussing beach erosion options for homeowners in a shoreline community in Florida. It is a familiar story that has occurred in many communities across the US as sea levels rise and shorelines change. Often conflict can arise between government agencies seeking to ensure public funds are used to support public goods, and homeowners (who in this case) refuse to agree to public good requirements. In these cases, homeowners are attempting to skirt the public trust doctrine requirement, which has existed in the US since 1800, and has been reinforced by centuries of case law. If you are going to take public money for just about anything, you need to provide a public benefit. While the US Army Corps of Engineers enforces these requirements, the doctrine is part of a national legal principle. In the United States, the public enjoys a well-established right to access beaches up to the "mean high water line," thanks to the public trust doctrine. The legal principle behind the public trust doctrine was first rooted in ancient Roman law and carried through English common law, and these rights eventually became a cornerstone principle in the United States. The doctrine dictates that governments hold certain resources, like tidal waters and their adjacent shorelines, in trust for public use. This translates to public access for activities like walking, swimming, and fishing in the areas below the average high tide line, ensuring everyone can enjoy these cherished coastal resources. The concept of "public goods" is crucial when considering how government agencies like FEMA, and ACE approach shoreline restoration programs. Public goods are resources or services that are non-rivalrous and non-excludable. Non-rivalrous means that one person's enjoyment doesn't diminish the availability of others (think clean air). Non-excludable signifies the difficulty, or impossibility, of preventing people from using the good (like a public park). Beaches embody these characteristics perfectly. Federal agencies understanding that beaches are public goods, often mandate public access as a condition for receiving shoreline restoration funding. This ensures that the benefits of federal investment, like restored coastlines and storm protection, are available to everyone. Public access also fosters economic benefits through tourism and recreation, further justifying its inclusion in these programs. By upholding the Public Trust Doctrine and ensuring public access, government programs contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future for our coasts. #climatechange #ace #publicfunds

#LastWeekInCongress: ✔ The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R.8812) to reauthorize flood control, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources projects under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ✔ The Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act (H.R.9064), which would provide FEMA grants for homeowners to install energy storage batteries to power their homes during natural disasters, was introduced in the House. ✔ Also introduced in the House, the Environmental Health in Prisons Act (H.R.9073) would require the Federal Bureau of Prisons to publish data on air quality, water quality, temperatures, mold, disease, and other hazards in federal prisons. Catch up on all recent updates in Congress: https://ow.ly/Ufo150SLluB #Congress #WaterConservation #CleanEnergy

Celebrating the strength and resilience that built our nation. Just as we restore and reinforce structures, let's honor the foundation of freedom that supports us all. Happy Independence Day! #IndependenceDay #StructuralRehabilitation #BuildingStrong #RestoringStrength #structuralconsultancy #structuralduedelligence #structuralaudit