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‘A better environment for my kids’: Nassau septic system grants aim to reduce nitrogen pollution
Toby Pellicci was one of the first 100 homeowners to participate in a Nassau County program that awards grants of up to $20,000 to replace old septic tanks and cesspools with a more modern septic system that reduces the amount of nitrogen entering Long Island’s water supply. Pellicci, 57, of Bayville, had the system installed last year and said the county reimbursed her costs. “It’s just…
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West Palm Beach’s Manatee Lagoon to hold season kickoff celebration
Newbies to Florida might think manatees are merely those gentle giants with faces only a mother could love. Or maybe they’ve read that back in the days of treasure maps, these are the beasts that (very) drunken sailors may have confused for mermaids. But most Floridians see these creatures as an iconic part of our…
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Mayor Signs Agreement with DEC for Climate Action Plan
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayor Kim, with City Council approval, accepted a $37,500 grant from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for a Government Operations Climate Action Plan (CAP) during the Nov. 8 City Council meeting. The CAP will establish initiatives and policies that enable the city to meet its climate goals, identify priority strategies and…
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DEC promotes hunter safety
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter. Hikers, nature photographers, leaf peepers, and mountain bikers are encouraged to follow safety measures while hunters and trappers are afield. Regular big game hunting season in the Northern Zone began Oct.…
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Mary Kay Recognized for Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability in the 2023 Texan by Nature 20
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 16, 2023– Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation and sustainability, is honored to announce its inclusion in the 2023 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), a prestigious recognition by the conservation non-profit, Texan by Nature. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature annually celebrates Texas-based companies…
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California Court Upholds Ventura County Program to Safeguard Wildlife Connectivity
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— A new program that increases protections for wildlife corridors throughout Southern California’s Ventura County has prevailed after a three-judge panel agreed with the county and conservationists and found that the wildlife protections were lawful. The unanimous ruling, issued this week by the California Court of Appeal, upholds a set of land-use ordinances…
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Kongsberg Digital to Deliver Cutting-Edge Simulation Solutions for Equinor
[By: Kongsberg Digital] Kongsberg Digital is pleased to unveil a developing collaboration with the Norwegian energy company Equinor, underpinning a stronger safety and sustainability focus in offshore operations. The collaboration will set the benchmark for simulation technology, centered on enhancing personnel skills to protect the environment, prevent offshore incidents, and perform holistic crisis management in advanced…
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Audit dings pricey program meant to save the Great Salt Lake
Utah has a water data collection problem. One of the state’s most expensive conservation projects to date — the Agricultural Water Optimization Program — isn’t reporting information on changes in water consumption like it’s supposed to. State lawmakers poured a significant amount of public funds into the program, managed by the Department of Agriculture and…
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‘My Wild Land’ Film Series Wins National Conservation Media Award
The “My Wild Land” film series, a production of the Wyoming Migration Initiative at the University of Wyoming and presented by the Muley Fanatic Foundation with support from Maven, received multiple awards this year. “Terry Creek Ranch” is one of the stories featured in the film series. (Wyoming Migration Initiative Photo) A Wyoming-produced film series…
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It’s about TIME: Conservationist recognized as climate leader
TIME has named Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan to its inaugural list of the 100 most influential people driving climate action in business. He is in good company: The TIME100 Climate list announced Thursday also includes Conservation International board members Stella McCartney, fashion designer and sustainability advisor at LVMH, and Lisa Jackson, vice president of…
