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October 20, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Supports New USDA Rules
Non-native invasive plants, pests and pathogens are costing our state millions of dollars each year in prevention, control and lost revenues.
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Melissa Soule
office: (517) 316-2268
mobile: (517) 230-0818
msoule@tnc.org |
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September 28, 2009: Canada and U.S. Join Forces to Protect Natural Gem
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) today announced the protection of the Wilson Island group near Rossport, Ontario.
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Melissa Soule
office: (517) 316-2268
mobile: (517) 230-0818
msoule@tnc.org |
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October 21, 2009: Investment in Great Lakes Good for Economy and Environment
When President Obama recommended $475 million for Great Lakes restoration in his proposed 2010 federal budget, elected officials and community leaders scrambled to determine how the money would be spent. While those details have yet to be unveiled, it’s clear this action is intended to make the future health of the Great Lakes a national priority similar to the Everglades and Chesapeake Bay.
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Melissa Soule
office: (517) 316-2268
mobile: (517) 230-0818
msoule@tnc.org |
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October 21, 2009: Forests Can Help Combat Climate Change
Protecting global forests is a critical strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and can help American businesses control their costs as the nation searches for a solution to climate change.
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Randall Edwards
614-339-8110
614-787-5545 (cell)
redwards@tnc.org |
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October 03, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Action to Finalize Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Compact
The world's largest freshwater ecosystem will be better protected from water withdrawal and diversion with President Bush's action today signing and finalizing legislation known as the Great Lakes Compact.
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Melissa Soule
office: (517) 316-2268
mobile: (517) 230-0818
msoule@tnc.org |
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April 05, 2007: Great Lakes Program Adds Freshwater Specialist to Help Address Threat of Aquatic Invaders
The Nature Conservancy’s Great Lakes Program announced the hiring of Lindsay Chadderton as its first-ever aquatic invasive species director today. In this new position, Chadderton will build upon the Conservancy’s efforts to reduce the threats to freshwater ecosystems.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
(312) 259-0103 (cell)
jbeck@tnc.org |
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October 06, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Celebrates the Passage of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act
The Nature Conservancy applauds Congress for passing the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA). The revised legislation authorizes funding of up to $16 million a year to support restoration of fish and – for the first time – wildlife habitat within the Great Lakes Basin.
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Chris Anderson
(312) 759-8017, ext. 30
(312) 218-0186 (cell)
canderson@tnc.org |
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March 13, 2006: The Nature Conservancy and the University of Notre Dame Join Forces to Address Invasive Species
The Nature Conservancy and the University of Notre Dame announced a new partnership today to address the ecological and economic damage of aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes.
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Chris Anderson
(312) 218-0186 (cell)
canderson@tnc.org |
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