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The NEFRC is committed to increasing the resilience of our region, including both human systems and wildlife corridors. To support this commitment, we would like to highlight a report commissioned by the Archbold Biological Station and funded by the Live Wildly Foundation that was recently completed by Florida Atlantic University faculty. The purpose of this report was to provide the foundation for the holistic management of population growth and climate change in Florida by characterizing relationships between the Florida Wildlife Corridor (FLWC) and the state’s climate resilience. It delineates the knowns and the unknowns to help provide context for future policy and study. The FLWC, signed into state law in 2021, is designed to preserve the state’s landscape connectivity without compromising the quality of life for our growing human population. One part of the report specific to the Northeast Florida region was a vignette about fluvial (riverine) floods From Hurricane Irma in Jacksonville, which points out the nature of the compound flooding that occurred as a result of multiple factors at that time. The report goes on to say that increasing coastal flood risks such as this one present an urgent challenge for Florida and the FLWC. However, the FLWC can reduce these mounting flood risks in Florida by modifying land use. Fewer acres of urban/suburban development mean lower flood risks due to fewer acres of impervious cover. In such a future, Florida can absorb more of the flood waters, diminishing the flooding impacts. In addition, the 3.5 million acres of FLWC opportunity lands in the floodplain, including some wetlands in Northeast Florida, could yield increased resilience for both humans and wildlife. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eN3fA8iR

This year, #WorldWetlandsDay falls on Groundhog Day, and it feels like there might be something to it. 🤔 You know how in the movie #GroundhogDay the same thing keeps happening over and over in a way that's both maddening and profound? Well, over and over, day after day, #Riverkeeper fights to protect #wetlands, a precious resource that is fundamental to life thriving on earth. And that ongoing fight can be maddening, but it's also profound: The stakes are so high. Wetlands clean our water, provide vital wildlife habitat, and protect us from floods. A recent Supreme Court decision puts millions of acres of wetlands at risk of pollution and development, threatening the health and safety of our communities and ecosystems. But fortunately, unlike Punxsutawney Phil, we're never afraid of shadows. #Riverkeeper's 2024 Legislative Agenda lays out some of the many ways we plan to make an impact this year ➡️https://ow.ly/Z57S50QxjVX 📷L Heady #ProtectWetlands #CleanWater #WildlifeHabitat #EnvironmentalProtection

Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of projects are waiting to be funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)—projects crucial to ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable California. In the face of growing climate threats, we urgently need Governor Gavin Newsom to pass the #2024CAClimateBond. California's Land Trusts need stable, ongoing funding sources to meet our #30x30 and climate action goals. 📲 You can help! The governor and the legislature have until June 15 to agree on a final budget. Contact your Assemblymember or Senator today to let them know you support the #2024CAClimateBond and the May Revise proposal to backfill funding for the WCB with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund money. Let them also know that you oppose the cuts to the Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) and the proposal to end ongoing general fund support for the HCF. Find your legislator here: https://lnkd.in/gAHbTEd #SupportLandTrusts #CAClimateBudget #ClimateActionNow #CALeg Pictured: A field of lupine is in bloom on either side of a trail above Scotts Valley at the Glenwood Preserve, managed by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.

What a fantastic template for simultaneously safeguarding #biodiversity and human livelihoods in the face of the combined pressures of a changing climate and land use change presssures causes by development. I hope more regions (including especially #Florida) can bring such planning and vision to life. “A first-of-its-kind study highlights how Florida can buffer itself against both climate change and population pressures by conserving the remaining 8 million acres of "opportunity areas" within the Florida Wildlife Corridor (FLWC). Currently, about 10 million acres of the expansive FLWC's 18 million acres are already conserved permanently. This superhighway of interconnected acres of wildlands, working lands and waters is the only designated statewide corridor in the United States, and a world-class adaption plan facing down ground zero of climate change in an already warm location. Spanning from Alabama to the Everglades, the FLWC not only protects endangered species like the Florida panther, but also brings economic and climate benefits to local communities.” Read more here: https://flip.it/7s6DO7 #wildlifecorridors #adaptation #resilience #climatechange #landmanagement #wetlands Florida Atlantic University Florida State University University of Central Florida University of Florida University of South Florida South Florida Water Management District ReThink Energy Florida Dover, Kohl, & Partners Town Planning UF Center for Landscape Conservation Planning

BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 The Bureau of Land Management has taken a powerful step to safeguard some of America’s wildest lands by moving to permanently protect 28 million acres in Alaska. Protecting Alaska’s Homelands is a priority TCA campaign because: 1️⃣ This is a huge win for tribally led conservation efforts. 2️⃣ This region connects land conservation and climate. 3️⃣ Protecting Alaska’s Homelands would be a boon for businesses and the economy. More than 140 federally recognized Alaska Native Tribes, local communities, and businesses representing Alaska’s $2.6 billion outdoor recreation industry have voiced support for permanently protecting this landscape. We are proud to have supported that work through on the ground partners like SalmonState. Today’s news is just one step toward finalizing protections for this region. Learn more at alaskahomelands.com.

"During summer, providing water for birds is crucial. Remember, water scarcity affects us all. By conserving and saving rainwater, we safeguard our future. Let's take action to protect both wildlife and ourselves. Every effort counts in preserving our environment. Together, let's make a difference. #SaveWater #SaveBirds #ConserveNature #WaterConservation #RainwaterHarvesting #EnvironmentalProtection"

Indiana’s wetlands are not just beautiful – they are vital to our way of life. They provide habitat for wildlife, reduce flooding, improve water quality, and protect us from extreme weather. But greedy corporations and developers, with the support of some elected representatives, are putting our natural resources at risk for their own profit. 📊 The Reality: Many Hoosiers understand the importance of wetlands, yet these essential areas are under threat from corporate and political greed. Our natural lands are being polluted and abused, with profits going to a few while the costs are borne by all of us. It’s time to stand up and protect our environment for future generations. Let’s keep Indiana beautiful and resilient. Be an environmental protection voter this year and stand up for Indiana’s wetlands in November by registering to vote now. 🌍 #ProtectOurWetlands #EnvironmentFirst #HoosierPride

Today we are recognizing the importance of preserving and raising awareness for our wetlands as we celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay 💧🌱 Wetlands are a crucial part of our environment as they provide fresh water for our consumption, assist in flood and stormwater control, pollution treatment, nutrient cycling, and provide fish and wildlife habitat for 40% of the world’s species. Wetlands are also valuable resources for improving global climate changes by providing floodwater storage and sequestering carbon. In California, only about 5% of our wetlands remain largely because they have historically been destroyed for agricultural or urbanization development. Presently, wetlands are threatened by impacts from increasing population growth, land development, sea level rise, and climate change. At Rincon, our water resource specialists are experts in creating, restoring, and monitoring wetland and riparian habitats throughout California. We specialize in surveys identifying rare, threatened, and endangered plant and wildlife species, aiding in the formulation of targeted conservation strategies. Our expertise extends to wetland delineations, ensuring accurate mapping in accordance with rigorous regulatory standards set by federal, state, and local entities such as USACE, CDFW, RWQCB, and CCC. We navigate the regulatory landscape adeptly, helping applicants minimize impacts to streamline project approvals. We also undertake wetland mitigation planning to offset potential wetland impacts, and wetland, riparian, and upland habitat revegetation and restoration planning, providing a thorough suite of services all to ensure the long-term viability of our precious wetland habitats. Lastly, we also assist in wetland restoration grant research and acquisition, to assist in securing funding for unique wetland restoration opportunities. Reach out to us to learn how these services can elevate your project! #californiawetlands #wetlanddelineation #wetlandrestoration

How are states impacted by recent rollbacks of federal #wetland protections, and what can states do to fill the gap? This article explores these questions with insights from National Association of Wetland Managers Kristiane Huber Zinnia Jazmin Dagostino

🔥 With wildfires becoming more frequent and intense, USN4C-member Trust for Public Land's work in land conservation and Natural Climate Solutions is more important than ever. See how they’re creating fire-resilient landscapes. #NaturalClimateSolutions #ClimateAction