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🌿 A Natural Way to Transform Urban Waterways 🌿 Fytogreen’s floating wetlands are not just a sight to behold; they’re a testament to sustainable living. These buoyant ecosystems, 100% Australian-made, are a natural solution to enhance water quality, providing a habitat for aquatic fauna and birds while reducing evaporation and protecting shorelines from erosion. We love coming across stories about projects like the revitalization of the Chicago River, that bring awareness to technology that can redefine our relationship with urban water bodies. Imagine floating gardens adding beauty and biodiversity across Australia, just as the Chicago Riverwalk has become a vibrant, accessible, and eco-friendly space for locals and tourists alike. Let’s embrace this green innovation and see how floating wetlands can change the landscape of Australian cities, making them greener, cleaner, and more connected with nature. 🌱💧 #Fytogreen #FloatingWetlands #SustainableCities #UrbanGreening #WaterQuality #Biodiversity #Australia Learn More About the Chicago River Transformation https://lnkd.in/gDd2GfDZ and how it can inspire Australian cities to adopt Fytogreen’s floating wetlands for a greener future. Learn more about Fytogreen's Floating Wetland System at https://lnkd.in/gAMSUpbS

Hey there, do you know your watershed? 🌊 It's not just a fancy term for water - it's the area where all the water that falls on the land drains into one common body of water. A healthy watershed is crucial for conserving water, promoting streamflow, supporting sustainable ecosystems, and providing habitat for wildlife. Let's protect and preserve our watersheds for a better future! 💧🌱 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 & 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 @ como.gov/watersheds Think differently. Think sustainably. Think watersheds. #comowatersheds #KnowYourWatershed #ConservationMatters

🌿 A Natural Way to Transform Urban Waterways 🌿 Fytogreen’s floating wetlands are not just a sight to behold; they’re a testament to sustainable living. These buoyant ecosystems, 100% Australian-made, are a natural solution to enhance water quality, providing a habitat for aquatic fauna and birds while reducing evaporation and protecting shorelines from erosion. We love coming across stories about projects like the revitalization of the Chicago River, that bring awareness to technology that can redefine our relationship with urban water bodies. Imagine floating gardens adding beauty and biodiversity across Australia, just as the Chicago Riverwalk has become a vibrant, accessible, and eco-friendly space for locals and tourists alike. Let’s embrace this green innovation and see how floating wetlands can change the landscape of Australian cities, making them greener, cleaner, and more connected with nature. 🌱💧 #Fytogreen #FloatingWetlands #SustainableCities #UrbanGreening #WaterQuality #Biodiversity #Australia Learn More About the Chicago River Transformation  https://lnkd.in/gDd2GfDZ and how it can inspire Australian cities to adopt Fytogreen’s floating wetlands for a greener future. Learn more about Fytogreen's Floating Wetland System at https://lnkd.in/gAMSUpbS

The BBI team wishes you a Happy Earth Day!🌍 Today celebrates and honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the importance of protecting Earth's natural resources for future generations to come! Here are a couple ways you can help out today in the local Tampa Bay area. ---> Beach Cleanups: Organize or join a beach cleanup event. Given Tampa Bay's proximity to the coast, this can be a highly impactful way to contribute to environmental conservation. ---> Park Restoration: Participate in park restoration projects. Many local parks may have Earth Day events focused on planting native vegetation, removing invasive species, or maintaining trails. ---> Community Gardens: Volunteer at community gardens or urban farms. These spaces often rely on volunteers for tasks such as planting, weeding, and harvesting. ---> Tree Planting: Join a tree planting initiative. Look for organizations or local government agencies hosting tree planting events to help increase green spaces and combat climate change. #EarthDay #SaveThePlanet #GoGreen

July is finally here! World Nature Conservation Day is July 28th, a day to acknowledge the growing need to conserve the natural environment, resources, and ecosystems. The Earth is something we all have in common. Ahead of Nature Conservation Day, here are some things you can do to play your role as an environmental steward: 🌎 Find a local community volunteer program! From park cleanups to community gardens, there are plenty of organizations who could use some extra hands! 🌿 Remember the 3 R's! Making a habit to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle can have a positive long term impact. From consuming less energy to keeping plastic out of the oceans, every action counts! 🌊 Choose sustainable travel options when you can! Public transit, biking, or walkings are all ways of traveling that consume less energy than driving a car. Also, you'll get some exercise as an added benefit!

Do you prioritise giving back? As business owners we have responsibilities to look beyond ourselves. This is for the well-being of our staff. Ensuring positive customer experiences. And to support the environment in which we as people and businesses thrive. 2 years ago we committed to supporting 1% for the Planet, by donating 1% of our company's revenue. This 1% contribution goes to carefully vetted charitable organisations, solving environmental issues in the UK and across the Globe 🌎 We chose to support Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust because: 🔹 their work has a positive impact on the local community and natural habitats. 🔹 their groundbreaking Seagrass Restoration project and it's potential to sequester carbon. 🔹 their passion for the natural world preservation. 🔹 their systematic and scientifically backed approach We are excited to continue supporting and contributing to the Trust's goals and actions. Leadership comes with responsibility. How do you use yours? #sustainability #givingback #CSR

Though I have left behind my role at Friends of the Parks which is a co-plaintiff with Alliance of the Southeast on this issue, major thanks go to Howard Learner and the Environmental Law & Policy Center for keeping the pressure on as the public interest attorneys leading the lawsuit to close the pollution dump at the confluence of the Calumet River and Lake Michigan and adjacent to Calumet Park! "Protect our Lake Michigan shoreline. Chicago’s lakefront is a gem of parks, beaches, walking and bike paths, recreational sports fields, and nature sanctuaries. Let’s keep it clean and safe, and keep improving accessibility and public facilities to make it better. Equally important: Let’s follow the Hippocratic oath of “do no harm” — don’t screw up the lakefront. An example: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to site and build a 25-foot-high “facility” for toxic dredged wastes along the Lake Michigan shoreline on Chicago’s Southeast Side immediately north of Calumet Park. That misguided proposal should be stopped, and the Corps should devote its engineering expertise to better alternatives. Chicago’s lakefront is for people and parks, not toxic waste dumps."

Check out my #EarthDay op-ed in Chicago Tribune. Let's celebrate and protect our #GreatLakes where we live, work and play. Chicagoans from all communities stream to Lake Michigan to go picnicking, swim, play soccer and frisbee, fish, boat, kayak and play on the beaches. Lake Michigan is our lodestar — ask Chicagoans which way is east, and we point to the lake. We all love the Great Lakes. That’s why in our politically polarized nation, protecting the Great Lakes is bipartisan and nonpartisan. There’s no partisan divide on the beaches among Dem. and Rep. frisbee throwers, and everyone wants safe water for drinking and swimming. When then-Pres. Trump’s budgets zeroed out funding for the successful Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the thunderstorm of opposition from both Rep. and Dem. public officials thumped his myopic approach. Congress restored funding. The overwhelming support for the Great Lakes trumped Trump. But we can’t take our Great Lakes for granted. Longtime Chicagoans recall foamy contaminated Lake Michigan water, cursed alewives cluttering beaches and raw industrial sewage discharged into the lake. Because of the Clean Water Act and other effective policies, Lake Michigan is thankfully cleaner and more enjoyable for all. The Great Lakes, however, face new challenges. More extreme fluctuations in water levels driven by climate change, combined with more intense storm winds whipping up heavy waves, are battering and eroding beaches, lakeshore buildings and bluffs. Toxic algae outbreaks contaminate water supplies, harm fisheries and make swimming yucky in shallow water bays near Toledo, Green Bay and Saginaw. Here are five key action steps to protect our Great Lakes: 1. Protect our Lake Michigan shoreline. Chicago’s lakefront is a gem of parks, beaches, walking and bike paths, recreational sports fields, and nature sanctuaries. Let’s keep it clean and safe, and improve public access and facilities to make it better.  2. Adapt to rising waters threatening shoreline buildings. Climate change creates more extreme fluctuations in Great Lakes water levels with higher highs and lower lows. Let's rethink and adapt shoreline infrastructure to be more resilient. 3. Hold polluters accountable if they contaminate our Lakes. Penalties should be high enough to disincentivize pollution violations. Better yet, reduce pollution and don’t do it in the lake. 4. Reduce agricultural phosphorus pollution -- manure and fertilizers -- that causes toxic algae outbreaks in Lake Erie every summer. 5. Keep sewage out of the Lakes. Green infrastructure absorbs floodwaters and separating of storm and sewage waters keep our lakes clean. Invest in a cleaner and safer water future. This Earth Day, let’s celebrate the progress and also recognize the focused policy actions and hard work to be good stewards protecting our Great Lakes for use and enjoyment by all.  https://lnkd.in/gHhKdQJs

Today, the League to Save Lake Tahoe marks its 67th anniversary! We celebrate a legacy of significant environmental milestones that have shaped the preservation of Lake Tahoe since our founding in 1957. With our supporters' energy and generosity fueling our work, the League has been instrumental in pivotal environmental achievements over the decades: In the 1950s and 60s, we successfully campaigned against a proposed bridge over Emerald Bay. We prevented plans for excessive regional development that would have overpopulated the area, preserving the Lake's natural state and beauty. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, our efforts helped establish urban growth boundaries, contributing to long-term environmental planning and protection. We also played a key role in stopping sewage runoff from being dumped into the Lake, which was a significant victory for water quality. The 1990s brought further triumphs, including the influential 1997 Tahoe Presidential Summit, which brought federal attention and funding for Tahoe's environmental restoration. During this time, we also successfully advocated for banning polluting two-stroke marine engines. In the 2000s & beyond, our focus has expanded to include innovative technological solutions and citizen science initiatives. We've pioneered programs like Eyes on the Lake and introduced cutting-edge technologies like beach-cleaning robots, which help manage and mitigate pollution and invasive species. These initiatives support our ongoing mission to maintain Lake Tahoe's ecological health through hands-on community involvement and science-based solutions.    Our journey from 1957 to today proves our commitment to conservation, powered by community support and scientific research. As we look ahead, the League remains dedicated to advancing our mission to protect the Lake and ensure that Tahoe doesn't get loved to death.    On the League's 67th anniversary, we honor the League's past achievements, the pioneers who came before us that kept Tahoe blue, along with the donors, volunteers and partners who helped make it all possible. Their hard work has allowed us to enjoy Lake Tahoe's beauty, just as they did generations ago. Today, the Keep Tahoe Blue spirit lives on in us stronger than ever, so in another 67 years, that generation will experience Lake Tahoe as we do today. #KeepTahoeBlue #ClimateAction #SustainableTahoe #LakeTahoeLove

Tree City USA, Bee City USA, and Bike Friendly Community are examples of designations that towns and cities can strive for to ensure healthy communities for people, animals, and plants. ⭐ But what about a Dark Sky Community? Guess what, it exists and Lake Placid, New York is looking to get certified. 🌑 The Northern Forest is home to the only two dark sky pockets east of the Mississippi: Northern Maine and Adirondack Park. 🌙 What is your community doing to reduce light pollution? Learn more about the initiative in Lake Placid with the following link. https://lnkd.in/eEgfFZjY