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CALLING WEEMS CREEK RESIDENTS: Severn River Association is holding a Community Meeting to discuss future restoration projects. Mark your calenders for Friday May 3 at the Annapolis Unitarian Universalist Church in Annapolis, 333 Dubois Rd, Annapolis 21401. Doors open 5:30pm, meeting will be 6-8pm. During this meeting: - SRA will give a brief presentation about the Severn River Action Plan and describe how we arrived at Weems Creek being the #1 priority for restoration. - Center for Watershed Protection will give a brief overview of the potential restoration projects in the Weems Creek watersheds that have been identified and vetted thus far. - We will be looking for feedback and input from community members. We will have a poster printout of the location and types of potential projects and will be looking to attendees to help us identify additional ways we can address stormwater and nutrient/sediment pollution. - We want to know where there are opportunities that residents will be able to interact with projects, whether that's passive like walking/driving past, incidental (like stopping to read an informational sign), or active (e.g. interest in volunteering to help with planting or maintaining the projects once constructed). This is a free event, but please register here, https://lnkd.in/eqPhddwH This project is funded by a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Small Watershed Grant. #sraontheriver #environmentaleducation #chesapeakewatershed #environmentalpartnerships #sustainability #environmentalrestoration #environmentalnonprofit #ProtectWhatYouLove #conservation #sraonthesevern #severnrivermd #severnriver #annapolismd #annearundelcountymd #community #outreach Center for Watershed Protection National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Action for nature is already happening on the ground in Sussex but isn't always visible. 🌱 🐝 In recent meetings with farmer clusters across Sussex, the LNRS team have heard about interventions taken to improve habitats and support species, at the same time as running a business. That these aren't known more broadly or celebrated is because land managers are busy getting on with it. The purpose of #LocalNatureRecoveryStrategies for Sussex is to identify opportunities for nature's recovery, but to do that, it’s important we know where we're actually starting from. 🎯 If you're a farmer, community group, organisation or land manager use the voluntary tool to MapYourActions for nature. Whether they are large or small, in progress, implemented or planned, the Sussex LNRS team want to hear about them! Find out more and register to add your projects to the map: https://shorturl.at/GCcPF

#Aboutlastweekend, this is my favorite photo from our morning cleanup, Saturday, April 27, on the Ribault River. Capt. Sam Baker of Sol Margin Fishing & Conservation Foundation had just assisted a youth in catching this fish. I'm not an angler but he called it "a red." Our family from South Carolina said it looked like a spot. I don't know what its name, but before my plant-based lifestyle I called it good food. The look on the Captain's face reminds me of hearing a youngster say, "I did it!" I imagine that's the sentiment every time you have waited expectantly on fish to bite your hook and then, suddenly, it does! Capt. Baker loves nature. He loves fishing, loves the environment, and he loves teaching others about what he loves. Now he has a band of supporters, including us at the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Community Trust, Inc., who want to help him help the community sustain our culture by returning the river to a healthy state. He and Kristopher Smith of the #RibaultSportsmenAssociation, working with the St. Johns Riverkeeper and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Jacksonville, know that a #resilientribault means a #resilientcommunity of #GullahGeechee people who can maintain their #culture through #subsistencefishing and passing down #fishingtraditions to the next generation. #Environmentalconservation is #culturalconservation. Intervening in the #climatecrisis includes providing tools that communities in its path can use to become #sustainable. I'm looking forward to helping Gullah/Geechee people maintain our culture, despite the odds. When the right opportunities bite, we'll reel them in and then we can say, "We did it!" Photo credit: Glenda Simmons Jenkins

TREE-topia …  TREE-rific.   We applaud the tremendous effort by Bruce, Kurt, Gavin and the Myalup Community Association.    All communities across the State should thank the dedicated volunteers and aspire to such prolific tree planting.    The metropolitan area is in desperate need of more tree canopy. The City of Melville’s director responsible of our natural environment, Mr Mick McCarthy, would do well to learn and seek direction from Gavin Waugh, who is also a Melville ratepayer.     Melville’s tree canopy has, and continues to be decimated, and we need many more trees to be planted just to start the road to recovery.    Sadly, it is our view that Melville is not taking the need for protecting and growing our tree canopy as seriously as it should, they seem to move along at their own slow pace; like many local governments. The Melville community, and others, must unite to grow  public open space and tree canopy for the benefit of future generations. #treecanopy #saveourspace #saveoursuburbs #tree #ratepayers #climateaction #MRRA #WATCA #MelvilleTreeCanopyAdvocates #MCAN #MelvilleClimateActionNetwork #Ratepayers #localgovernmentreform

During Shea Month this July, we're bringing attention to the environmental threats facing shea parklands, the impact on the shea supply chain and the communities that depend on it. This year, we're also focusing on how you can contribute to parkland restoration efforts to combat and reverse these challenges. The Global Shea Alliance partnered with its members to create a comprehensive guide for cultivating shea seedlings in community based nurseries. One of the goals of the Action for Shea Parklands (ASP) initiative is to grow 10 million trees and important to this mission is the availability of tree seedlings. By fostering the creation of community nurseries and motivating individuals to take part in shea and native tree cultivation, we can all play a role in revitalising shea parklands. ASP empowers individuals and communities to actively engage in environmental preservation, secure the shea supply chain and support the livelihoods of those reliant on these trees. Discover how you can get involved and find our guide to sowing shea seeds here: https://shorturl.at/g6hiF #WomenInShea #SheaMonth2024 #Sheaparklands #SahelParklands #Action4shea #Partnership4Shea #GenerationRestoration

#worldwaterday2024 A short story about how we along with our village communities revive dried rivers in highly dry region of Bundelkhand. In collaboration with Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sansthan When we cooperate on water, we create a positive ripple effect – fostering harmony, generating prosperity and building resilience to shared challenges. #Water4all #WorldWaterDay #worldwaterday2024

🌿 Let's work together to advocate for a greener, healthier future for our region! 🌍 Whether it's supporting local farmers, promoting eco-friendly practices, or building resilient communities, every small action makes a big impact in the Great South Coast #GreatSouthCoast #SustainabilityGoals #LocalFarming #EcoFriendlyLiving #ResilientCommunities #GreenFuture #HealthyRegion #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAdvocacy #SmallActionsBigImpact. #SustainabilityMatters #CommunityWellbeing #AdaptationGoals"

The Importance of Protecting Elephants During our presentation, we highlighted three significant ways in which elephants contribute to our lives. Mr. David Kabambo emphasized youth living close to protected areas -Western Corridor of Serengeti National park (Serengeti  National park and Kijereshi Game Reserve)   the importance of elephants for national income through wildlife-based tourism and community development initiatives. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated that elephants play a crucial role in maintaining forest health by dispersing tree seeds. Their extensive roaming enables them to distribute tree seedlings across vast areas, contributing to the regeneration of forests. This helps ensure the long-term storage of carbon in tree trunks, roots, and soils, ultimately mitigating the impacts of climate change. #conservation #elephantprotection #wildlifetourism #communitydevelopment #foresthealth#rettetdieelefanten#davidkabambo#courtney# Ecoexist#TRCO# DZS:

🌳 The Cleveland Tree Coalition has distributed over $600K to support urban tree planting in the city, with nearly 500 new trees set to be planted. With funding from key sources and partnerships with local organizations, this effort will have a significant impact on sustainability and community health. What are your thoughts on the importance of urban forests for cities? #sustainability #communityimpact #Cleveland13News

Action for nature is already happening on the ground in Sussex but isn't always visible. 🌱 🐝 In recent meetings with #FarmerClusters across Sussex, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy team have heard about interventions taken to improve habitats and support species, at the same time as running a business. That these aren't known more broadly or celebrated is because land managers are busy getting on with it. The purpose of #LocalNatureRecoveryStrategies for Sussex is to identify opportunities for nature's recovery, but to do that, it’s important we know where we're actually starting from. 🎯 If you're a farmer, community group, organisation or land manager use the tool to MapYourActions for nature. Whether they are large or small, in progress, implemented or planned, the Sussex LNRS team want to hear about them! Find out more and register to add your projects to the map: https://shorturl.at/GCcPF