Today’s Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson is extremely disappointing. This decision disregards the humanity of those who are without housing and does not help communities to end homelessness. We remain committed to working with communities to quickly and equitably house people experiencing homelessness and advance humane and data-driven solutions. Link to the ruling: https://bit.ly/3L6rTDI
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Have you seen the latest issue of the Wheat Life? Learn more about the stakeholder group advocating for the Columbia Snake River system and an interview with Leslie Druffel. It is a great article. Way to go Leslie!!
Legal eagles - Wheat Life
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Did you know there are only 220 chalk streams in the world, and the majority of them are here in the South of England? Yet only 11 of them have any protection in law. We're joining calls to get every chalk stream bespoke legal protections. Join us: https://lnkd.in/ej3CAK4z #nature #wildlife #conservation #rivers #climatecrisis
Save our chalk streams!
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This week we will explore the cost for Stream Restorations and Watershed Improvement Projects paid for largely by TAX Payer Money. Sediment Pollution, also known as Tomato Soup, is just one part of the problem. Once damage is done to the creeks, the costly restorations follow. March 11, 2024 Durham's Board of County Commissioners voted on a Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Plan that will cost the CITY and COUNTY taxpayers $3,130,729.47 JUST to create a PLAN to improve the watersheds damaged by all the sediment and stream bank erosion. This cost does NOT include the implementation of the Watershed PLAN once created. This is the cost just to create the plan. There are two recent studies that give a comprehensive assessment of the watershed and local creeks. Why can't we use these assessments? Study 1. The UNC Collaboratory completed a study in December 2023 titled The University of North Carolina FALLS LAKE STUDY, the Final Report to the North Carolina General Assembly. Legislation was passed to provide $500,000 annually for the study. Study 2. Dr. Burkholder and other scientist also published an article titled, "Watershed Development and Eutrophying Potable Source-Water Reservoirs in a Warming Temperate/Subtropical Regin" in November 2023 as well. Dr. Burkholder states, "It tells a sad story in general about the lack of protection for drinking source-water reservoirs across the Southeast, with Falls having among the poorest in water quality condition." In this YouTube video, Tina Motley-Pearson explains the watershed issues. https://loom.ly/EMEG8KU The funds to create this PLAN ONLY will come from Durham City and County! Durham County will fund $910,895.51, while Durham City will find the remaining $2,219,833.96
The Problem with the Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Plan — Preserve Rural Durham
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Before the #GreenBiz24 session "A Business Case for Corporate-Community Partnerships", learn more about how IP, WWF, Center for Heirs' Property Preservation and Mississippi Center For Justice are working to support underserved communities, watch this video of The Robbins Family from Mississippi: https://lnkd.in/ePa9X3MD
The Robbins Family from Mississippi Discuss their Heirs' Property Issues
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Here are 10 reasons why taxidermists inspire civil servants.
10 Reasons Why Taxidermists Inspire Civil Servants
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Climate Resilience Consultant | Environmental Social Scientist | Author of "The Uncommon Knowledge of Elinor Ostrom: Essential Lessons for Collective Action"
Trees provide valuable ecosystem services, from cooling to flood protection. Do property owners have a right to cut them, or a responsibility to care for them? ‘My Property, My Trees’: New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town https://lnkd.in/grXY99UM
‘My Property, My Trees’: New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town
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Heirs' property is a matter I have dealt with often when conducting real estate transactions, due diligence, and title review. When property is not properly probated through wills, trusts, and estates, the property may not pass on to "next of kin" as expected. The problem is that other interests may arise, including other family members, creditors, and more. Plus, Florida has the Marketable Record Title Act (ask me more about this) which may subordinate any unrecorded interests over 30 years old, including your interest in your own land! Several organizations have been working to fix this issue, especially as it has disproportionately impacted BIPOC and rural families. Here is a toolkit pulled together by the Land Trust Alliance in partnership with the USDA. Another great organization is the Center for Heirs' Property Preservation. Ultimately, the best way to protect yourself and your family (plus provide generational wealth) is to contact a real estate and probate attorney. Every state has different requirements and tax implications. #heirsproperty #landuse #estateplanning #realestate #realestateadvice #generationalwealth #landloss #creditors #bipoc #bipocland #ruralcommunities #rural #agricultureandfarming #landloss #ej #environmentaljustice
According to the Vermont Law and Graduate School's Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, there are potentially millions of acres of urban and rural land in the U.S. currently held as "heirs’ property." Heirs' property refers to family land that passes from generation to generation through inheritance, often without a deed, will or formal estate strategy. The descendants have the right to use the property yet may not have a clear or marketable title due to a lack of documentation. While heirs’ property can affect anyone, it disproportionately impacts Black landowners because of a long history of the government blocking their access to government services and programs. We partnered with the USDA-NRCS to create the Heirs' Property Toolkit to provide land trusts, agency staff and other stakeholders with a starting point to resolving the barriers of landownership. This toolkit is free and open to the public.
Heirs' Property Toolkit
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Want to know what Federal Issues Willa Bluestone will be advocating for in 2024? Check out the graphic outlining the key issues we'll be supporting or monitoring. If you're interested in discussing these issues further, schedule a 15-minute chat with our Director of Workforce and Policy Strategies, Willa, by clicking on the link and booking a slot on her calendar. https://lnkd.in/gNNCzGEH #advocate #ohiolifesciences
New Member Policy Brief - Willa Bluestone
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Land loss is a pressing epidemic affecting Black farmers and landowners. Each month, 30,000 acres of Black-owned land vanish, driven by factors like property tax issues, eminent domain, unprofitable business models, discrimination, generational out-migration, and a lack of estate planning. Let's raise awareness, stand together, and work towards a future where land ownership is secure and equitable for all. https://buff.ly/3GjPey2 #LandJustice #SupportBlackFarmers #EquitableLandOwnership #StandTogether
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Experienced conservationist and military veteran seeking roles that conserve and protect public lands, air, waters, and wildlife that support our planet. -- Master of Conservation Leadership 2022 --
https://lnkd.in/gnr7A8mW I wrote an Op-Ed in the Salt Lake Tribute outlining policy solutions that the Utah State Legislature can implement this upcoming session to reverse the downward trajectory the Great Salt Lake is taking - check it out here!
Matt Berry: How Utah legislators can help save the Great Salt Lake
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