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Key to re opening shellfish harvesting is identifying and mitigating sources of human waste: leaking septic tanks, broken wastewater pipes, and improper connections. We have work to do.

Support Less Water Use. Founded in 2010 by direct competitors in the turfgrass industry, the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance (TWCA) is a 501 c(3) non-profit committed to water conservation and dedicated to preserving the ecological benefits of turfgrass in the managed environment. Our approach to conservation relies on the 3rd party peer review of objective data to qualify only those turf grasses that demonstrate a statistically significant water saving potential over conventional varieties of the same species. By testing with research collaborators in locations across North America, the TWCA eliminates confounding factors such as soil type, heat, and pest management from the results. #sodfarms #sodgrowers #turfgrass

Wow!! Big win for pollinators, insects, birds, and all of the other life (humans too) that benefit from the reduction of lawn deserts--that represent monocultures of land cover. Every time I hear birds singing outside, I think: I hope that they'll still be around when my children are adults. What would our world look and sound like without birds? Best book I ever read on this topic was "Nature's best hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard" by Doug Tallamy. https://lnkd.in/e7XWaggt #regenerativefarming #conservation #biodiversity

🎉 A major win for water conservation in Colorado. 🎉 Western Resource Advocates' Lindsay Rogers, Jessica Gelay, and Chelsea Benjamin joined sponsors Senator Dylan Roberts, Rep. Karen McCormick, and Rep. Barbara McLachlan as Gov. Jared Polis signed SB24-005 into law. Why is SB24-005 so exciting? This bill will promote water-wise landscaping across Colorado by prohibiting the installation of nonfunctional turf, invasive plant species, and artificial turf in any newly developed commercial, institutional, industrial, and state property, as well as parking lots and medians. 💧 This bill not only saves a significant amount of water but also reduces a reliance on pesticides and gas-powered lawn equipment. It also opens up space for native plants, local birds, and bees, to thrive. 🐝 🌱

We heard that Los Alamos became a Bee City, so we were wondering, what does that exactly means? 🐝 The title "Bee City" in the United States implies that the city has taken specific measures to protect and promote the health of bees and other pollinators. This title is granted by Bee City USA: a non-profit organization that works to encourage pollinator conservation in communities across the country. Being designated as a Bee City implies that the city has made concrete commitments, such as creating pollinator habitats, reducing the use of toxic pesticides, public education on the importance of pollinators, and adopting policies that favor their protection. In summary, a Bee City is committed to promoting and protecting the health of bees and other pollinators through concrete actions and public awareness of their importance to ecosystems and agriculture. Did you know that? https://lnkd.in/ddGQdjwA

TSF is playing an important role in conserving, improving, and protecting our nation's cold water resources while providing angling opportunities for future generations. Take five minutes to learn more about TSF's work!

In Nuu-chah-nulth territory on Vancouver Island’s west coast, ha’wiih (hereditary leaders) of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation are designating Salmon Parks to restore key watersheds central to salmon spawning. 🌲💚🐟 The management plans for these Salmon Parks include actions to protect and regenerate surrounding forests. And healthy forests support healthy rivers — with shade-cooled waters and a variety of habitats that allow fish to rest, spawn and hide from predators. Recent work by Mowachaht/Muchalaht Nation shows that 90 percent of salmon productivity in the region will benefit from protecting a small fraction of local watersheds. This year, we worked in partnership with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation to advance their protection goals. Our projects included an economic cost-benefit analysis and a carbon feasibility study that will provide critical data to support Indigenous-led management plans. Learn more about this work in our new impact report: https://nature.ly/3ST63aa

In 2015, the Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group, The Nature Conservancy (Australia) and Kilter Rural, launched the Murray-Darling Basin Balanced Water Fund, the first investment vehicle in Australia to provide investors with the opportunity to achieve multiple objectives of securing water for agriculture, realising a financial return and restoring threatened wetlands. Below on the Riverspace site, you can see the wetlands and projects supported by donations of water we are managing in collaboration with many community and government organisations. The estimated 30,000 wetlands within the Murray-Darling Basin are highly diverse, ranging from vast floodplains, billabongs, and swamps to smaller wetlands and streams. The wetlands are home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including several threatened and endangered species. Please take a moment to consider making a donation that will go towards restoration and protection of our wetlands. https://riverspace.au/

In the bustling heart of Pike Place Market, amidst the iconic flower bouquets, lies a multigenerational legacy deeply rooted in resilience, pride, and heritage. However, these family farms are in danger of disappearing altogether as they face rising costs, the fallout of urbanization and climate change, and systemic barriers that threaten their livelihoods. “It’s not an easy business to be in,” says Xee Yang-Schell, of Yang Farm in Monroe, Washington. “And maybe we make it look easy, but it takes a huge toll to be a Market farmer: physically, mentally, emotionally . . . Some things need to change, or else there won’t be any more farmers at the Market.” Learn how you can help ensure that our Market farmers are here for the next 5, 10, 20 years and beyond ---> Pike Place Market Foundation https://lnkd.in/gecS9DY4