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Reposting this for 2 reasons: 1) If you love the Sierra Nevada🏔️, it’s important to know how much good work is happening to conserve this globally unique mountain range. Thanks to Sierra Nevada Conservancy and so many others.🙌🏽 2) This is a great way to share progress!💡The story map is short, clear and to-the-point. A great example of moving beyond long pages of reports. Kudos Sierra Nevada Conservancy!

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Hello All, Let's get real. This project is another masterpiece of Mr. Steven Levene/COO of Metrolinx. The steel span Through Plate Girder over existing Tracks at Newmarket 4.90 Davenport has many structural concerns. Mr. steven leven/(current COO of Metrolinx/ by then VP of RailCiorridor) decided to create a Risk Assessment Team Meeting (on Friday, June 4, 2021 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, ) and chaired this Team meeting. Created +/-35 pages of check marks, and he concluded that: all are good, the Case Closed! The above case was opened by an engineer (Name DELETED] of RailCorridor to begin with. the steel span was a Through Plate Girder, TPG, +/-100 ft long, double track, and amazingly, Direct Fixation. Why Direct Fixation instead of Ballasted Deck? Everyone knows that Direct Fixation will reduce the life-span of the bridge from +100 years to around 30 years. well Metrolinx has the answer!!! Also, the girders have top and bottom flange splices, as well as web splices exactly at the same location: one series on the North side of the span and one series on the south side. the above splices means that the weakest point of the top flange is aligned with the weakest point of the web and aligned with the weakest point of bottom flange, at two separate locations, one on the North side and one on the south side. you do the math!!! If you want more information, please let me know. Also, on September 18th and 19th, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, during the Arema Annual Conference, Metrolinx gave a presentation regarding the elevated bridge at Davenport Diamond, Newmarket sub/MX, and New Toronto Sub/(of a real railway). Ironically, Metrolinx did not talk about this portion (steel double track TOG crossing over the existing tracks of another railway) of the project. the bridge designer was not part of the presenter team. The bridge contractor was not part of the presenter team. I doubt that there was even a representative of the actual designer and the actual contractor team at Arema 2024. The people at the Arema Conf. 2024 were asking why? Well, the answer is: there is a series of serious issues with that steel span bridge over the New Toronto Tracks. Stay tuned for more info. @phil verster /CEO Metrolinx Steven Levene/ COO Metrolinx Metrolinx regards Siamak Khajehpour, P.Eng.

A great news piece highlighting the actions of Operation HOPE in Memphis as we work hand in hand with community leaders to bring educational assistance to those is dire situations. #HOPE #OperationHOPE #HOPEcoach #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #spreadawareness #upliftourcities #reducepoverty #civilrights #silverrights #education #awareness #financialcoaching

We are of this place. This land made us who we are. It taught us how to live. It kept us honest. That’s why we care so much about it and the people who live on it. It’s why we place so much value on relationships—what’s best for people who live here and people who come here, and what’s best for their families. #westernranchbrokers #montanaranch #ranchforsale #montanarealestate #wyomingranch #wyomingrealestate #wyomingranches

Trust for Public Land works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors. They were founded in 1972 on the conviction that all people need access to nature and the outdoors, close to home, in their cities and communities. Trust for Public Land works with communities to create parks and protect public land where they’re needed most, as a matter of health, equity, and justice. Since 1972, they have created thousands of parks and protected millions of acres of public land ⬇️ 🌳 4 million acres protected 🌳 5,364 outdoor spaces created 🌳 9.3 million people connected to the outdoors 🌳 $93 billion secured in public funding Join our committed environmental partners and us in addressing some of the most critical challenges facing our planet: https://lnkd.in/eAQbevp2

With each hammered nail and board placed, a home emerges—a sanctuary from life's storms. For Habitat Homeowners, it's more than shelter; it's stability, dignity, and hope. Affordable housing isn't just about walls and roofs; it's the cornerstone of thriving communities. It fosters resilience, fosters dreams, and cultivates a collective spirit of equity and progress. Through Habitat for Humanity, our community weaves a tapestry of compassion, lifting families toward brighter horizons. Over 30 years of impact. 131 homes built. Countless lives transformed. But the need for affordable housing is still great. With your support, we will continue building better futures, home by home. Because Home Matters!

Have you seen our webinar showcasing how our team is powering housing preservation for Habitat for Humanity affiliates? 🏡 Hear firsthand from Habitat leaders in Fresno and Rhode Island on how our all-in-one platform is streamlining daily operations like: ✅ Managing funding sources & compliance ✅ Automating inspections & repairs ✅ Seamless contractor coordination ✅ Comprehensive reporting & analytics Watch them share the challenges they faced before working with us and how our modern solution transformed their housing rehab programs: https://hubs.la/Q02wKF3N0

From March 15-May 31, we're partnering with the Cape Henry Audubon Society in asking you to turn off or block as many external and internal lights as possible at your home or business from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. to protect migratory birds! 🪿 Hampton Roads lies directly along the Atlantic Flyway used by millions of birds every year to migrate north in the spring, with the Chesapeake Bay being a major stopover point. Most birds fly at night, and as they pass through urban areas like Hampton Roads, they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights, causing them to collide with buildings or windows. To make a difference, you can do something as simple as reminding employees to flip the switch on the way out of the office or your family before bed, especially on upper floors. If you're able, close curtains or blinds and turn off exterior decorative lighting while you sleep. Not only do these steps protect migrating birds, but they will also help save money! 💵 To learn more and join the list of organizations working to protect birds and the environment in Hampton Roads, visit: https://bit.ly/49EXmHN 🪺