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The Top 8 State Parks in Illinois

#PinellasCounty #PublicWorks' Coastal Management team developed this #beach report card to track changes in erosion, sea turtle disorientation, public access and more! This dashboard is updated annually and helps us manage our coastal assets, critical habitats, and recreational spaces better. Take a look! #APWA #NPWW #AQOLFA #CoastalManagement

Today is #WorldWetlandsDay, but every day should be dedicated to raising awareness and protecting the natural resources that are central to our well-being. Did you know that Florida's wetlands are not just beautiful, but also crucial for our environment and well-being? They filter water, prevent flooding, reduce carbon emissions, and support diverse wildlife. 🌊 🐟 🌿 Coastal Resilience Program Coordinator, Haley Cox recently shared with Florida Sea Grant about the environmental role salt marsh wetlands play on the Big Bend region of Florida. A few key takeaways we learned from Haley are:  1- Salt marshes in Florida are culturally & economically significant, supporting communities reliant on seafood production and ecotourism.  2- Salt marshes serve as crucial breeding, nesting, and foraging grounds for bird species, and act as exceptional nurseries for juvenile fish and other organisms by providing shelter from larger predators.   3- Salt marshes absorb, filter, and remove pollutants that impact water quality. ✨ Learn more about preserving Florida's coastline and salt marsh conservation efforts at UF Center for Coastal Solutions ✨ Click the link below to read the full interview and to learn more:  https://bit.ly/3HLfa7w   

The “Wilderness Act” is a fundamental continuation of the uniquely American land ethic behind public lands protections and broader wilderness conservation activities that we all are beneficiaries. It took real vision and leadership in establishing this first of its kind conservation based policy. The “Wilderness Act” not only preserves land for the American people but ensures biodiversity of wilderness and wildlife for future generations. #publiclands #nationalparks #protectpublicland #wildernessact

The Top 8 State Parks in Illinois

Having local partnerships that share your environmental values is incredibly beneficial for several reasons: 1. **Synergy in Goals**: When partners share the same environmental values, you're all working towards the same objectives. This alignment makes collaboration smoother and more productive, as everyone is on the same page about sustainability goals. 2. **Community Impact**: Local partnerships strengthen the community by promoting environmental practices that benefit the local ecosystem. Together, you can create initiatives that have a more profound and visible impact, from planting trees and protecting the local habitat like South Causey Inn, to minimising to use of natural resources by using recycled plastic to replace the need for wooden products like Marmax Products 3. **Mutual Growth**: Partnerships with aligned values can lead to mutual growth, as you support each other in adopting sustainable practices. This can enhance your reputation, attract eco-conscious customers, and open doors to new opportunities. 4. **Innovation and Inspiration**: Working with partners who share your values can lead to innovative solutions. As you brainstorm together, you might develop new ways to reduce your environmental footprint, inspiring each other to go further in your sustainability efforts. 5. **Shared Responsibility**: Environmental issues are complex and require collective action. With like-minded local partners, you can share the responsibility of implementing and promoting green initiatives, making it easier to achieve significant outcomes. 6. **Stronger Relationships**: Sharing core values, especially around something as important as the environment, builds trust and deeper relationships. These partnerships are more likely to be long-lasting, resilient, and fruitful. Overall, having local partnerships with shared environmental values not only amplifies your impact but also fosters a sense of community and shared purpose that is essential for driving meaningful environmental change. If you would like to work with Marmax Products, please give us a call to discuss how we can support your sustainability aims. 01207 283442

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🍃 Nature in #Sussex urgently needs our help. 🍃 #LocalNatureRecoveryStrategies are a new way to do just that, and everyone in Sussex can take part. Get involved - sign up for your area’s webinar in June: #EastSussex and Brighton & Hove - Mon 10th June 2024, 6-7pm https://rb.gy/ugvj34 #WestSussex - Tues 11th June 2024, 6-7pm. https://rb.gy/ob1esu What you’ll hear: 💚 What you've told us is important (your responses to online surveys) - from development pressures and litter, to hedgerows, wildlife corridors and your love of Sussex birds, bees and butterflies. 🦋 Key insights from the ecological evidence being gathered. 🐬 Inspiring examples of action for nature already taking place in Sussex by community groups, organisations and residents. 💡 Plus, live polls and guest speakers. Residents, businesses, farmers & landowners, community groups and organisations can all get involved, have their say and take action for nature. Please share with your networks and take 2 minutes to watch this lovely video: https://lnkd.in/et_F-d-R #sussexevents #localnaturerecovery #sussexnaturerecovery #WestSussex West Sussex County Council is tasked with developing the LNRS, which is a statutory requirement from the Environment Act 2021. Adur & Worthing Councils are one of the supporting #LocalAuthorities involved. https://lnkd.in/eDtgCwyX

Acadia National Park is in existence today because of the #foresight of several men back in 1916, who realized this pristine area should remain as such. As a result, Acadia National Park was the first national park created from private lands gifted to the #public through the efforts of #conservation-minded citizens. If you could concieve of a way to contribute to the future so the area in which you live is better when you leave it, what would you do?!? A few details about the park: It encompasses approximately 49,052 acres in three main areas: 🦞Mount Desert Island 🦞The Schoodic Peninsula 🦞And to the Southwest (accessible only by boat) the Isle Au Haut 🔥There was a major fire in 1947 referred to as “The Year Maine Burned,” that burned more than 10,000 acres within the park - 17,188 acres total acres on Mount Desert Island, which explains why so much of what we explored during our hikes seemed like young forest land! 🔨Much of the physical labor required to build the park's carriage roads and trails was provided by the Civilian Conservation Corps beginning in 1933 - much like all other national parks. ⛰️Cadillac Mountain is the highest “mountain” on the eastern seaboard at 1530’ and “once upon a time” was 2 miles higher before the glaciers came through Of course - when in Maine, you eat lobster!! Apparently, Maine lobsters have sweeter meat than other lobsters because they grow in cold water, which prevents them from absorbing salt and makes their meat sweeter. #working #family #vacation #thinkstrategically #sustainibility #conservation #growthmindset