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October 30, 2009: Long Island: Innovative Partnership Helps Long Island’s Diminished Shellfish
Representatives from the National Grid Foundation, Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), Town of Smithtown and The Nature Conservancy gathered today to show their support and involvement in restoring Long Island’s dwindling shellfish populations.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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October 15, 2009: Long Island: Thirty Groups Join Together to Harvest the Seeds of Change
The Long Island Native Grassland Initiative (LINGI), an organization of more than 30 non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and nursery professionals, including The Nature Conservancy, harvested the ‘seeds of change’ today in Riverhead
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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September 09, 2009: Sam’s Point Preserve Featured In Tenth Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble
Sam’s Point Preserve is offering two special events as part of the Tenth Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble in September.
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Heidi Wagner
Phone: (845) 647-7989 ext.101
Email: hwagner@tnc.org
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August 25, 2009: 5th Annual Labor Day Landscape Show: A Walk on the Wild Side
Tom Steele and The Nature Conservancy are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Labor Day Landscape Show, titled “A Walk on the Wild Side: Beaches Bays and Salt Marshes of the East End”, on Friday, September 4, 2009.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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August 07, 2009: Climate Change Activist Bill McKibben and Bat Specialist Al Hicks to Speak in Newcomb
Bill McKibben and Al Hicks will speak at the annual meeting of the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and the Adirondack Land Trust on Saturday, August 15.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576–2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org
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July 31, 2009: Eliminating Barriers to Species Migration Across Lands and Water Ways in the Lake Champlain Basin
The Nature Conservancy is spearheading an initiative to determine how transportation infrastructure, land-use planning, and habitat protection can facilitate species migration in the Lake Champlain basin.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576-2082
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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July 23, 2009: Summer Interns Exploring Conservation Find Value in Protecting Home Turf
Kate Ellers, of Lake Placid, and Amy Ignatuk, of Upper Jay, joined the staff of the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and the Adirondack Land Trust. As summer interns, they are exploring the field of conservation, working side-by-side with professional staff in environmental stewardship, scientific research, communications, and fundraising.
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Connie Prickett
Phone:(518) 576-2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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July 10, 2009: Volunteers Pull Together To Remove Invasive Plant from Mill Pond Oyster Bay
Volunteers gathered today at Mill Pond, Oyster Bay and took to their canoes to remove a harmful invasive plant that is overtaking the waterway, according to The Nature Conservancy, Friends of the Bay and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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July 02, 2009: The Nature Conservancy To Hold Public Meeting on Sam’s Point Preserve Master Plan
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it will hold a public information meeting to discuss the draft Master Plan for Sam’s Point Preserve. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21st at 7 PM at the Sam’s Point Conservation Center in Cragsmoor, NY.
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Cara Lee
Phone: (845) 255-9051
Email: clee@tnc.org |
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June 30, 2009: The Nature Conservancy's 2009 Beaches and Bays Gala a Success for Long Island
More than 300 guests joined The Nature Conservancy for an evening under the stars to celebrate the annual Beaches and Bays Gala on Saturday, June 27, 2009.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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June 22, 2009: Statement from The Nature Conservancy on the Discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer in New York
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis last week announced the discovery of an emerald ash borer infestation in Randolph, Cattaraugus County, New York.
The Nature Conservancy released the following statement from Troy Weldy, Director of Ecological Management for the Eastern New York Chapter.
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Kerry Crisley
Phone: (617) 227-7017 x316
Email: kcrisley@tnc.org |
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June 22, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Adds Eight Acres to Ongoing Preservation Efforts in Long Pond Greenbelt
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it is the new owner of 8.2 acres in the Long Pond Greenbelt off Sagg Road in the Town of Southampton. The land was donated Louis and Anka Begley, who have a home nearby.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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June 12, 2009: Coalition Lauds NY State Assembly for Introducing 2009 Clean Water, Clean Air & Green Jobs Bond Act
A broad coalition spanning business, economic development, labor and environmental groups lauded the New York State Assembly for introducing the $5 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act which would go before voters on the November 2009 ballot.
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Paul Hartman
Phone: (518) 441-5471
Email: phartman@tnc.org |
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June 02, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Announces 2009 Beaches And Bays Gala
The Nature Conservancy announced today that its ninth annual Beaches and Bays Gala will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2009, overlooking Mecox Bay in Bridgehampton, New York.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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May 28, 2009: The Conservancy Applauds Brookhaven For Management Efforts To Ensure Sustainability Of Clams
The Nature Conservancy applauded Brookhaven Town officials for their groundbreaking efforts to designate the Conservancy's underwater lands in Great South Bay a management area under its town code today. Such a measure is a big step in ensuring future sustainability of depleted clams in addition to furthering the recovery of this important body of water for all of Long Island.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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May 27, 2009: Business, Labor, Environmental Coalition Calls for 2009 Clean Water, Clean Air & Green Jobs Bond Act
A broad coalition spanning business, economic development, labor, and environmental groups called on the state to place a $5 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act on the November 2009 ballot.
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The Nature Conservancy
Paul Hartman
Phone: (518) 441-5471
Email: phartman@tnc.org |
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May 19, 2009: Multistakeholder Effort Reveals Climate Change Impacts and Strategies for Hudson River Communities
On behalf of a broad Hudson Valley partnership, The Nature Conservancy today released the Rising Waters report that outlines a series of recommendations for climate change adaptation in the Hudson Valley.
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Ellen Weiss
Phone: (914) 244-3271 x21
Email: eweiss@tnc.org |
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May 19, 2009: New Report On Long Island Land Protection Identifies Successes, Shortcomings in 2008; Needs For 2009
More than 1640 acres of open space, working farms and natural areas on Long Island were protected in 2008, according to a report issued today by The Nature Conservancy.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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May 05, 2009: Long Island Welcomes Nesting Piping Plovers Back to its Beaches
The Nature Conservancy on Long Island announced today that the piping plover, a small stocky shorebird that once faced extinction has returned from its wintering grounds to nest on Long Island’s shores.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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May 01, 2009: Conservancy Awarded $500,000 for Seagrass Restoration Research in Long Island and Connecticut Waters
Seagrass has received a significant boost thanks to a $500,000 research grant (H.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009) co-sponsored by Congressman Timothy Bishop (NY-01) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03).
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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April 30, 2009: Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program Earns Top EPA Award
The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) was one of 26 projects across New York State to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s highest honor: the Environmental Quality Award.
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Hilary Smith
Phone: (518) 524-8206
Email: hsmith@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2009: New Poll Shows Long Islanders Overwhelmingly Support Open Space and Farmland Preservation Programs
Long Island residents overwhelmingly support public investments that protect open space and preserve farmland, according to a poll released today by a coalition of Long Island environmental and conservation organizations, including The Nature Conservancy.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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March 30, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Announces Sale of Adirondack Timberlands
In a historic transaction that further solidifies the compatibility of forestry and conservation in the Adirondacks of New York state, The Nature Conservancy today announced an agreement to sell 92,000 acres of protected forestland to a timber investment management organization committed to environmentally-responsible forestry.
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The Nature Conservancy
Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576-2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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March 13, 2009: The Nature Conservancy on Long Island Addresses Global Warming
The Nature Conservancy is taking a two-pronged approach to addressing global warming and sea-level rise on Long Island. Through its work to measure the anticipated sea level rise and assess whether our environment will adapt to the rising seas, the Conservancy is leading the charge in preparing for these threats.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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March 04, 2009: The Conservancy Urges the Public to ‘Go Green’ for St. Patricks Day
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, The Nature Conservancy urges the public to think beyond shamrocks, leprechauns and green beer – and to consider thinking “green” about our environment. You will even save some real green (as in cash) by following some of these energy-saving tips.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x 20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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February 12, 2009: Young Professionals Group Goes Brazilian Festive for Fourth Annual Cocktail Benefit
The Nature Conservancy's Young Professionals Group announced today its fourth annual cocktail benefit, Festa Brasileira. This year, proceeds will support restoration efforts in Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
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Kim Chaix
Phone: (212) 381-2190
Email: kchaix@tnc.org |
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January 14, 2009: The Nature Conservancy of New York Appoints New State Director
The Nature Conservancy of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of William Ulfelder as its new state director. As state director Mr. Ulfelder will be charged with leading a staff of 160 people and over 40,000 members.
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Kini Schoop
Phone: (212) 381-2187
Email: kschoop@tnc.org |
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December 30, 2008: Conservation Easement Purchase Concludes Multi-year Effort to Protect 104,000 Acres in Adirondacks
The conservation project known as Sable Highlands reached a final milestone when New York State purchased a conservation easement from the Lyme Timber Company on December 24, 2008.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518)576-2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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December 10, 2008: Acquisition of Mount Riga Completes the South Taconic Trail along the Berkshire Taconic Ridge
Today The Nature Conservancy announces the acquisition of 621 acres along the Berkshire Taconic Ridge. The land exchange will fill in a long sought missing piece of the South Taconic Trail between these popular sections of NYS’ Taconic State Park at Copake Falls and Rudd Pond.
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Ellen Weiss
Phone: (914) 244-3271 ext.21
Email: eweiss@tnc.org
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November 25, 2008: Report Reveals High Levels of Mercury in Bald Eagles Within New York's Catskill Region
Mercury concentrations in adult and juvenile bald eagles are elevated within New York’s Catskill Region and Catskill Park according to a report prepared by the BioDiversity Research Institute (BRI) of Gorham, ME, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) with support from The Nature Conservancy.
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Ellen Weiss
Phone: (914) 244-3271 ext. 21
Email: eweiss@tnc.org
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November 19, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Announces Green Gift Options for the 2008 Holiday Season
This holiday season, The Nature Conservancy is encouraging consumers to give gifts that will go twice as far – gifts that will delight loved ones while also protecting and preserving some of the world's most precious habitats for future generations.
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Kini Schoop
Phone: (212) 381-2187
Email: kschoop@tnc.org |
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November 13, 2008: Secondary Environmental Education Collaborative Endorsed by National Forum on Children and Nature
The Secondary Environmental Education Collaborative, a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and the Friends of the High School for Environmental Studies, received endorsement from the National Forum on Children and Nature as one of 30 projects nationwide that demonstrate new and creative ways to reconnect kids with nature.
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Kini Schoop
Phone: (212) 381-2187
Email: kschoop@tnc.org |
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November 13, 2008: The Conservancy’s Clam Restoration Efforts in Great South Bay Begin to Show Results
The Nature Conservancy and Suffolk County today announced study results that show early signs of a recovery for the bay’s hard clam population.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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November 10, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Announces New Corporate Gift-Giving Center
This year, companies of all sizes can recognize their staff, customers, clients and partners in an easy and Earth-friendly way by giving special Nature Conservancy gifts through the organization’s new online corporate giving center at www.nature.org/holidaypartner.
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Kini Schoop
Phone: (212) 381-2187
Email: kschoop@tnc.org |
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October 20, 2008: The American Society of Landscape Architects' New York Chapter Salutes The Nature Conservancy
- The New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NY ASLA) today announced that the Nature Conservancy, the world’s leading conservation organization, is this year’s recipient of the President’s Award.
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Kini Schoop
Phone: (212) 997-1880 Ext. 2187
Email: kschoop@tnc.org |
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September 23, 2008: The Nature Conservancy, Suffolk County Parks Partner to Remove Invasive Plants From Natural Areas
As part of a comprehensive effort to reduce the number of invasive plant species found in Long Island's natural areas, The Nature Conservancy, Suffolk County and the Student Conservation Association are working together to eradicate eight invasive plants documented at Cedar Point County Park in East Hampton.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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September 18, 2008: Nature Conservancy Purchases Follensby Pond in the Adirondacks
The Nature Conservancy today announces its purchase of Follensby Pond in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. This 14,600-acre property of mixed northern hardwood forests borders the state’s largest wilderness area, the High Peaks, and includes more than 10 miles of meandering frontage on the Raquette River, one of New York’s longest rivers. Its centerpiece, 1,000-acre Follensby Pond, is considered the largest lake owned by a private individual in the northeastern United States.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576-2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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August 21, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Offering Protected Lands for Sale in the Adirondacks
The Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy today announced that it will list for sale—under conservation easement—approximately 90,500 acres of the former Finch, Pruyn & Co. commercial forestland holdings in upstate New York. The sale, being brokered by the real estate company LandVest, is part of the Conservancy’s multi-tiered conservation plan for the 161,000 Adirondack acres it purchased in June 2007.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576-2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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August 04, 2008: Dick Cavett Accepts Government Offer To Protect Oceanfront Property In Montauk
Protection of the globally rare Montauk Moorlands has received a significant boost with the acceptance of a joint State-County-Town offer by Richard Cavett, owner of an oceanfront parcel of nearly 77 acres.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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August 01, 2008: Fourth Annual Labor Day Landscape Art Exhibition Celebrates Light of the South Fork
Tom Steele and The Nature Conservancy are pleased to announce the opening of the Fourth Annual Labor Day Landscape Exhibition, titled South Fork Light, on Friday August 29, 2008.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631)329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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July 21, 2008: Study Examines Air Pollution’s Effects on Ecosystems; Finds Widespread, Serious Impacts on New York
No ecosystem type in the eastern United States is free of the effects of air pollution, according to a report released today. From streams and rivers to forests and wetlands, air pollution reduces the benefits these ecosystems provide to society, and damages human health and economies.
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Kini Schoop
Phone: (212) 381-2187
Email: kschoop@tnc.org |
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July 03, 2008: The Nature Conservancy’s 2008 Beaches and Bays Gala Raises Record $700,000 for Conservation
More than 500 guests joined The Nature Conservancy to celebrate the annual Beaches and Bays Gala on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the home of Libby and Shahab Karmely in East Hampton.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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July 01, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Receives $25,000 from National Grid
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant (as part of a three year $75,000 commitment) for shellfish restoration efforts from the National Grid Foundation.
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Kara Jackson
Office: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org
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June 26, 2008: The Nature Conservancy’s Eastern New York Chapter Receives 2008 Regional Commuter Choice Award
At a ceremony at the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in lower Manhattan, the Eastern New York Chapter (ENY) of The Nature Conservancy accepted a 2008 Regional Commuter Choice Award.
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Ellen Weiss
Phone: (914) 244-3271 x21
Email: eweiss@tnc.org |
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June 12, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Pays Tribute to the Legacy of the Late Elizabeth Kals Reilley
When Elizabeth Kals Reilley, noted horticultural librarian, scholar, collector of rare books on landscape design and gardener, passed away on March 29, 2007 at the age of 99, both The Nature Conservancy and Long Island lost a valued friend. She had a deep concern for the future of Long Island and left a great legacy for generations to come.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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June 05, 2008: The Conservancy and Partners Announce Support of the “Bigger Better Bottle Bill”
The Long Island’s Last Stand coalition, led by The Nature Conservancy, announced today that it has expressed support for the so-called “Bigger Better Bottle Bill” (A.8044A/S.5850A).
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Kevin McDonald
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x26
Email: kmcdonald@tnc.org
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May 20, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in June
The Nature Conservancy announced today that the organization will be celebrating “Prescribed Fire Awareness Month,” a resolution introduced by New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle and State Assemblyman Steven Engelbright, and co-sponsored by the majority of Long Island’s senators and assembly members.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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May 13, 2008: The Nature Conservancy’s 2008 Earth and Ocean Gala a Success For Conservation
More than 350 guests joined The Nature Conservancy to celebrate the seventh annual Earth & Ocean Gala on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at The Nature Conservancy's flagship Long Island preserve, Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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May 12, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Hosts “Warhol Preserved: Impressions of the Andy Warhol Preserve, Montauk”
The Nature Conservancy again brings together art and environment as part of its visual arts program for the Andy Warhol Preserve in Montauk.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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April 16, 2008: Eastern New York Chapter Conducts Prescribed Burn at Nellie Hill Preserve
The Eastern New York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, along with rangers from the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation and fire specialists from the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, conducted a “prescribed burn” at the Conservancy-owned Nellie Hill Preserve.
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Ellen Weiss
Phone: (914) 244-3271 ext. 21
Email: eweiss@tnc.org |
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April 07, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Praises Investment in New York’s Environment
On Friday, April 4, 2008 the New York State Legislature passed the Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation budget bill (S 6805-D/A 9805-D). The budget bill included an increase to the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) – bringing the fund to an all-time high of $255 million.
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Paul Hartman
Phone: (518) 690-7857
Jessica Ottney
Phone: (518) 690-7873 |
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April 07, 2008: The Nature Conservancy and Town of East Hampton Preserve Nine Acres on Accabonac Harbor
In partnership with the Town of East Hampton, The Nature Conservancy announced today the protection of 9.5 acres on Accabonac Harbor.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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April 01, 2008: Nature Conservancy Spring Gala to Focus on Healthy Forests, Green Buildings as Key to Climate Change
More than 400 prominent New Yorkers will gather with Honorable Hank Paulson and Mayor Michael Bloomberg in Hearst Tower on Monday, April 28th to raise awareness about forest conservation, market-friendly ways to offset greenhouse gas emissions, and to raise more than $2 million to protect threatened forests around the world.
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Kim Chaix
Phone: (212) 381-2190
Email: kchaix@tnc.org |
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April 01, 2008: Conservancy Joins Nurseries and Landscapers in Urging Gardeners to Avoid Invasives
As part of a comprehensive effort to reduce the number of invasive plant species introduced to Long Island’s natural areas, The Nature Conservancy, North Shore Land Alliance, Long Island Farm Bureau, Long Island Nursery and Landscape Association, and New York American Society of Landscape Architects are encouraging gardeners to grow native plant species this spring.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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March 27, 2008: Six Local Artists Take Inspiration from the Shawangunk Mountains to Create a Multi-Canvas Painting
On Saturday, May 10th, six local artists, CRAGSMOOR SIX (C-6), taking inspiration from the natural beauty of Sam’s Point Preserve, will create a spontaneous collaborative painting, comprised of 90 individual canvases joined as one.
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Heidi Wagner
Phone: (845) 647-7989 x101
Email: hwagner@tnc.org
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March 21, 2008: Shawangunk Fire Team Enters Fourth Season, Looks to Habitat Restoration
The Shawangunk Ridge Biodiversity Partnership (SRBP) announced plans today to open the 2008 window for prescribed burns, entering the fourth season of this ecologically beneficial practice in the Shawangunk region.
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Cara Lee
Phone: (845) 255-9051
Email: clee@tnc.org |
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March 18, 2008: Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy Announces Sale of Thayer Lake Reserve
The Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy today announced the sale of Thayer Lake Reserve, a 15,500-acre property protected by a conservation easement, to a private buyer. The new landowner, who must maintain and care for the property under the provisions of the easement, will also use the property as a site for ecological research.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576-2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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March 18, 2008: The Nature Conservancy’s Eastern New York Chapter to Showcase Natural Gems of Southeastern New York
The Eastern New York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is offering an up close and personal opportunity to enjoy the hidden natural treasures of the preserves of Southeastern New York.
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Marie Jones
Phone: (914)244-3271 ext.22
Email: mjones@tnc.org |
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March 10, 2008: Long Island’s Last Stand 2007 Status Report Released
Representatives of Long Island’s Last Stand, a Nature-Conservancy led coalition of Long Island’s environmental organizations, businesses, civic organizations and community leaders today released their 2007 Status Report.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org
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February 28, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Announces 2008 Earth and Ocean Gala
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it will host its seventh annual Earth & Ocean Gala on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at The Nature Conservancy's flagship Long Island preserve, Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary, in Cold Spring Harbor. Cocktails begin at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x 20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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February 22, 2008: The Conservancy and Western Suffolk BOCES Team up to Support Education and Shellfish Restoration
The Nature Conservancy and the Outdoor Environmental Education Program, a service of the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), announced that they will be supporting North Babylon High School in a program designed to educate high school students about Long Island’s bays and shellfish through a year-long hands-on education and restoration program.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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February 14, 2008: DEC and The Nature Conservancy Announce Agreement to Conserve Former Finch, Pruyn Lands
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have reached a conceptual agreement to protect lands formerly owned by Finch, Pruyn and Co. in the Adirondack Park.
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The Nature Conservancy
Connie Prickett
(518) 576-2082 x162
NYS-DEC
(518) 402-8000 |
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January 31, 2008: New York State and The Nature Conservancy Announce Expansion of Hi Tor Wildlife Management Area
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and The Nature Conservancy today announced the purchase of a 55-acre property that protects the watershed of Canandaigua Lake and the West River.
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Jim Howe
The Nature Conservancy
Phone: (585) 546-8030 x26
Paul D'Amato, NYS DEC
Phone: (585) 226-5370 |
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December 21, 2007: CBS News to air scenes of The Nature Conservancy’s 161,000-acre purchase in the Adirondacks
CBS News Sunday Morning, an acclaimed television news magazine, will air video footage of The Nature Conservancy’s Adirondack property highlighting tucked-away places that few people have seen or visited. It is expected to run on December 30, 2007 during the “nature” segment of the popular 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. morning newsmagazine anchored by Charles Osgood.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576-2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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December 20, 2007: Nature Conservancy Acquires 590 Acres in Lost Clove Valley in the Catskill Mountains
The Eastern New York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 590 acres of property in the town of Shandakan in Lost Clove Valley. This initial protection project involves the fee acquisition of three parcels of steep forested slopes and Balsam high peak the thirty third of the thirty-five Catskill high peaks now protected. Catskills over 3,500 feet.
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Alan White
Catskill Mountain Program Director
Phone: (845) 586-1002
Email: awhite@tnc.org
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November 20, 2007: The Nature Conservancy and Partners Receive State Funding to Protect Bird Habitat
Nature Conservancy/Partner Organizations Receive State Funding to Protect Bird Habitat. Groups to evaluate the importance of prescribed fire in maintaining forests and grasslands in the Shawangunks and surrounding areas.
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914) 244-3271 ext.27
Email: spickett@tnc.org |
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November 01, 2007: Nature Conservancy Completes Land Purchase in the Catskill Mountains
Nature Conservancy Completes Land Purchase in the
Catskill Mountains - Seventy-six Acres of Westkill Wilderness Forest Preserved
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914)244-3271 ext.27
Email: spickett@tnc.org |
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October 10, 2007: Sam's Point Conservation Center Dedicated
Eastern New York Chapter Honors Meg Stewart, Chapter Trustee and longtime supporter.
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914)244-3271 ext.27
Email: spickett@tnc.org
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October 07, 2007: The Conservancy & Western Suffolk BOCES Team Up With High School Students To Restore Shellfish
The Nature Conservancy and the Outdoor Environmental Education Program, a service of the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are working with Long Island high school students to restore shellfish populations on Long Island.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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August 21, 2007: Labor Day Landscape Art Exhibition Celebrates Beauty of the East End
Twelve artists have joined together to present a Labor Day Landscape Exhibition celebrating the beauty and diversity of Long Island’s East End.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org
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August 07, 2007: Missing Persons: Alan Weisman Imagines a People-free Planet
The Nature Conservancy of New York, New York City Audubon, and the Writers Voice welcome you to a discussion and book signing by Alan Weisman, one of the most esteemed science writers of our time, as he celebrates the release of his latest book, The World Without Us.
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Emily Manley
Phone: (212) 381-2184
Email: emanley@tnc.org |
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August 02, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Launches Public Awareness Campaign Featuring Isabella Rossellini
The Nature Conservancy on Long Island today launched its new public awareness advertising campaign highlighting the importance of the organization’s work to restore declining shellfish populations in Long Island’s bays and harbors.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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July 16, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Receives $75,000 for Environmental Education from Keyspan Foundation
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has been awarded a $75,000 grant for environmental education from the KeySpan Foundation, a long-term supporter of the Conservancy’s work on Long Island. KeySpan additionally supports The Nature Conservancy through its corporate giving program.
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Kara Jackson
Office: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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July 09, 2007: No Child Left Inside: City Kids Buck Nature Deficit Disorder
Thirty-six New York City high school students and mentors left Manhattan on Monday, July 9th, to participate in The Nature Conservancy’s Internship Program for City Youth, a unique program that gives urban youths the opportunity to connect to the natural world.
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Brigitte Griswold
Phone: (212) 381-2186
Email: bgriswold@tnc.org |
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July 03, 2007: Public Access to The Nature Conservancy’s 161,000-acre purchase in the Adirondacks
On June 18, 2007, The Nature Conservancy announced that it purchased 161,000 acres in the Adirondack Mountains of Northern New York. The property was once owned by Finch, Pruyn & Company. After The Nature Conservancy purchased the property, many people have called the Conservancy’s Keene Valley office about access to the lands, which lie primarily in the central lake and tourist area of the Adirondack Park.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576-2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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June 18, 2007: The Nature Conservancy and Finch Paper Announce Adirondack Woodlands Transaction
The Nature Conservancy ("TNC") and paper manufacturer Finch Paper Holdings LLC ("Finch Paper") today announced that TNC has purchased all 161,000 acres of Finch’s forestland in the Adirondack Park. The transaction includes an historic 20-year Working Forest Agreement that will ensure the land remains protected open space and that it will continue to support the jobs associated with timber harvesting.
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TNC: Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576-2082 x162
Finch Paper: John Brodt
Phone: (518) 792-3856
Blue Wolf: Kristin Celauro
Phone: (732) 433-5200 |
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June 12, 2007: Eastern New York Chapter Assists Mianus River Gorge Preserve With Critical Land Acquisition
Nature Conservancy’s Eastern New York Chapter Assists
Mianus River Gorge Preserve With Critical Land Acquisition
Chapter Trustees Vote to Extend Funding to Protect Sensitive Wetlands
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914)244-3271 ext.27
Email: spickett@tnc.org
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May 15, 2007: The Nature Conservancy 2007 Earth & Ocean Gala a Success for Long Island
Over 500 guests joined The Nature Conservancy to celebrate the fifth annual Earth & Ocean Gala on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at the Conservancy's flagship Long Island preserve, Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor.
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Kara Jackson
Phone:
(631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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May 04, 2007: The Conservancy Lauds Town of Brookhaven for Laying Foundation Block for Success of Last Stand
The announcement of the Community Preservation Fund initiative today in Brookhaven lays the significant foundation block for the success of Long Island’s Last Stand, a Nature Conservancy-led effort to protect the most important remaining 25,000 acres of open space and 10,000 acres of farmland on Long Island.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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April 02, 2007: One Year Later - Will “Long Island’s Last Stand” be a Success?
In January 2006, The Nature Conservancy, with over 100 partners, announced “Long Island’s Last Stand,” a 10-year action plan to save the most significant remaining open space and farmland, and to restore and protect our bays, harbors, and public parklands across Long Island. One year later, how does it fare?
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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March 20, 2007: The Nature Conservancy to Celebrate Nature at 2007 Earth and Ocean Gala
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it will host its sixth annual Earth & Ocean Gala on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at The Nature Conservancy's flagship Long Island preserve, Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary, in Cold Spring Harbor. Cocktails begin at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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March 06, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Urges the Public To ‘Go Green’ This St. Patrick’s Day
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches this year, The Nature Conservancy urges the public to think ‘green’ – not necessarily of shamrocks and green-dyed beer – but of how you can help save our environment.
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Kara Jackson
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kjackson@tnc.org |
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February 27, 2007: New York City Young Professionals to Make a Splash, Raise Funds for Freshwater Conservation
The Nature Conservancy’s Young Professionals Council will host their annual benefit, Make a Splash, on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the popular nightclub CAIN, which will be closed to the public during this private event. The proceeds from the event will support The Nature Conservancy’s work in the Delaware River Basin Watershed, one of the leading freshwater conservation programs in the country.
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Evelyn Chen
Phone: (212) 381-2192
Email: echen@tnc.org |
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February 07, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Hires Student Conservation Association Interns to Help Restore Pine Barrens
The Nature Conservancy is working with interns from the Student Conservation Association to restore the Long Island Pine Barrens using techniques including that of prescribed fire. The group is working on a 350-acre demonstration site at the David A. Sarnoff preserve in Riverhead.
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Kara Jackson
Email: kjackson@tnc.org
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20 |
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January 31, 2007: Long Island Students Join the Conservancy And Western Suffolk Boces To Restore Shellfish In LI
The Nature Conservancy and the Outdoor Environmental Education Program, a service of the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are working together to engage high school students in shellfish restoration work on Long Island.
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Kara Jackson
Email: kjackson@tnc.org
Phone: : (631) 329-7689 x20
Douglas Schmid
Email: dschmid@wsboces.org |
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January 30, 2007: Eastern New York Chapter Names Oak Leaf Award Winner
Eastern New York Chapter Names Oak Leaf Award Winner; Hudson River Foundation is Honored for its Support
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914)244-3271 ext.27
Email: spickett@tnc.org
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January 30, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Announces Stewardship Award
The Nature Conservancy Announces Stewardship Award
This year, recognition has been given to Mr. Henri Plant of Scotia, who has given so generously of his time and resources at the Christman Nature Preserve in Duanesburg, a retreat near and dear to his heart.
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914)244-3271 ext. 27
Email: spickett@tnc.org
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November 20, 2006: Beyond The International Center of Photography's Ecotopia
The New York Times prize-winning reporter Andrew Revkin will discuss the overarching themes running through Ecotopia, the acclaimed International Center of Photography (ICP) exhibition currently on view in this midtown museum. Revkin will participate on a panel that includes The Nature Conservancy Lead Scientist, Sanjayan Muttulingam, and the photographer Clifford Ross, whose work can be seen in the exhibition.
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Molly Northrup
Phone: (212) 381-2187
Email: mnorthrup@tnc.org |
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November 16, 2006: Delaware River Basin Program Presented with Coastal America’s Partnership Award
The Eastern New York Chapter’s Delaware River Basin Program Presented with Coastal America’s Partnership Award. Cuddebackville Dam Removal Project Recognized.
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914)244-3271 ext. 27
Email: spickett@tnc.org
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November 09, 2006: Westchester Supreme Court Rules in Favor of The Nature Conservancy
Westchester Supreme Court Rules in Favor of The Nature Conservancy. Eugene & Agnes Meyer Nature Preserve to remain intact.
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: 914-244-3271 ext. 27
Email: spicket@tnc.org
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November 08, 2006: NY State DEC Commissioner Sheehan Announces Groundbreaking for the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
NY State DEC Commissioner Sheehan Announces Groundbreaking for the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914) 244-3271 x27
Email: spicket@tnc.org
Wendy Borden
Email: wborden@tnc.org |
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October 23, 2006: Author Jonathan Franzen to Discuss His Bird Problem in Public
The Discomfort Zone and Corrections author to share his ornithological troubles and insight with Conservancy guests on Monday, November 6, at 6:30 pm
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Molly Northrup
Phone: (212) 381-2187
Email: mnorthrup@tnc.org |
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October 02, 2006: Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission Awarded Stewardship Prize
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
Awarded Stewardship Prize. This prestigious award is given to individuals or organizations that have made major contributions to managing, restoring or saving natural areas.
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Christopher Hawver,
Executive Director -
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
Phone: (518) 456-0655, ext. 218
Email: chawver@tnc.org |
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September 27, 2006: Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Preservation of Hither Woods
Twenty years ago, the 557 acre northern portion of Hither Woods fronting on Fort Pond Bay, Montauk, was protected in a precedent setting tripartite purchase by New York State, Suffolk County and the Town of East Hampton with assistance from The Nature Conservancy.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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September 26, 2006: Accabonac Harbor Art Show Raises $4,000 for The Nature Conservancy
An exhibit by 12 nature artists over the Labor Day weekend successfully raised more than $4,000 for The Nature Conservancy.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x 20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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September 25, 2006: Southampton Town Agrees to Purchase 65-Acre Parcel on Peconic Bay
Southampton Town Supervisor Patrick Heaney announced today the Town’s intent to purchase 65 acres of woodland and nearly half a mile of natural shoreline on Peconic Bay with sandy beaches and 50 foot bluffs. The Nature Conservancy assisted with the negotiations.
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Kara Groberg
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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August 24, 2006: Labor Day Landscape Art Exhibition Celebrates Beauty of Accabonac Harbor
Twelve artists have joined together to present a Labor Day Landscape Exhibition celebrating the beauty of East Hampton’s Accabonac Harbor. The show will be held at Ashawagh Hall, Springs on Friday, September 1st through Monday, September 4th from 10am to 5pm daily. A portion of the sales from the exhibit will be donated to The Nature Conservancy. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, September 2nd from 5pm to 8pm
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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August 18, 2006: NY Nature Conservancy Praises Progress Towards Implementing NE Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The Northeast Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a pioneering effort by eight Northeast governors to cut heat-trapping pollution, is one step closer to becoming a reality today as the states released a regulatory template known as the model rule.
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David Higby
Phone: (518) 690-7867
Email: dhigby@tnc.org |
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August 15, 2006: The Nature Conservancy and Central Pine Barrens Commission Hire Interns To Help Control Invasives
The Central Pine Barrens Commission and The Nature Conservancy announced today the hiring of two interns as part of an Invasive Plant Inventory and Assessment Project.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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August 01, 2006: Climate Change Scientist Featured on the Discovery Channel to Speak in Lake Placid
Stephen W. Pacala, recently featured in a Discovery Channel special broadcast on global warming hosted by reporter Tom Brokaw, will be the keynote speaker at the Adirondack Nature Conservancy and Adirondack Land Trust’s 35th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Field Day on August 12, 2006, at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid, New York.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576–2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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July 26, 2006: Eastern New York Chapter, Partners Laud Spano, Bradley and Galef
Eastern New York Chapter, Partners Laud Spano, Bradley and Galef Support for the Environmental Protection Fund Cited
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Sharon Pickett
(914) 244-3271 x27
Email: spickett@tnc.org
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July 20, 2006: Eastern New York Chapter, Partners Gather to Congratulate Senator Vincent Leibell
State and regional Conservation groups gathered in Putnam County today to show their appreciation for State Senator Vincent Leibell for his support of the Environmental Protection Fund recently approved in Albany
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Sharon Pickett
(914) 244-3271 x27
Email: spickett@tnc.org
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July 12, 2006: "Foreigners in Our Own Land:" New York City High School Students Head Into the Wilderness
Thirty-one New York City high school students and mentors left Manhattan on Monday, July 10th, to participate in The Nature Conservancy’s Internship Program for City Youth, a unique program that gives urban youths the opportunity to explore the natural world.
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J. Kim Chaix
Phone: (212) 381-2190
Email: kchaix@tnc.org |
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June 27, 2006: Suffolk County Awards The Nature Conservancy 1 Million 'Clams' For Shellfish Restoration Efforts
The Nature Conservancy announced today that Suffolk County has awarded the conservation group $1 million for the restoration of depleted shellfish –specifically hard clams –in the Great South Bay.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: 631-329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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June 27, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Lauds NYS Legislature For Passing "Seagrass Bill"
The Nature Conservancy applauds the New York State Legislature’s decision to help protect the future of Long Island’s fish, shellfish and waterfowl through the passage of the “Seagrass Bill.”
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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June 12, 2006: Long Island Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Federal Protection of Piping Plovers
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Piping plover’s listing under the Endangered Species Act, a designation that has brought great success to the plight of these birds.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631)329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org
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June 06, 2006: NYC Young Professionals to Raise Funds for the Restoration of Long Island's Beaches and Bays
A sunset summer cruise and party in New York harbor organized by The Nature Conservancy's Young Professional Council is scheduled to help raise funds and awareness for restoration of Long Island's critical bays and ecosystems in the Great South Bay and the Peconic Bays.
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Evelyn Chen
Phone: (212) 381-2192
Email: echen@tnc.org |
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May 22, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Hosts Summer Speaker Series
The Nature Conservancy will host its popular summer speaker series. Four prominent speakers, including two award-winning authors and recognized experts in the field, will take visitors around the world as they discuss conservation topics ranging from our waters to our skies, from natural landscaping, to butterfly ecology.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x 20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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May 17, 2006: The Nature Conservancy 2006 Earth and Ocean Gala
Over 500 guests joined The Nature Conservancy to celebrate the fifth annual Earth & Ocean Gala on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the Conservancy's flagship Long Island preserve, Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 367-3225
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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May 03, 2006: Nature Conservancy's Eastern New York Chapter Announces Hike Schedule
Nature Conservancy's Eastern New York Chapter Announces Hike Schedule
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914) 244-3271 x27
Email: spickett@tnc.org |
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April 18, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Receives $15,000 for Environmental Education from Keyspan Foundation
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has been awarded a $15,000 grant for environmental education from the KeySpan Foundation.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7869 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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April 12, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Consolidates Two Chapters Into One
The Nature Conservancy announced today that its two chapter boards on Long Island (South Fork-Shelter Island and Long Island Chapters) will consolidate into The Nature Conservancy on Long Island, effective July 1.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631)662-2248
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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March 21, 2006: Lows Lake Shoreline Protected, Wilderness Canoe Route Significantly Enhanced
The Adirondack Land Trust recently teamed up with Governor Pataki and New York State to protect 1,800 acres along Lows Lake surrounded by thousands of acres of Forest Preserve.
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Connie Prickett
Phone: (518) 576–2082 x162
Email: cprickett@tnc.org |
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March 16, 2006: The Nature Conservancy To Celebrate Nature At 2006 Gala
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it will host its fifth annual Earth & Ocean Gala on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at The Nature Conservancy's flagship Long Island preserve, Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org
Kathleen Caputi - Epoch 5 Public Relations
Phone: (631) 427-1713 |
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March 14, 2006: The Nature Conservancy to Protect 600 Acres in Zoar Valley
The Central and Western New York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy recently reached agreement to purchase more than 600 acres of land with a total of nearly four miles of frontage on the mainstem of Cattaraugus Creek and its major tributary, the South Branch of Cattaraugus Creek.
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Amy Reinhardt
Phone: (585) 546-8030 x27
Email: areinhardt@tnc.org |
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February 23, 2006: Conservancy's NY State Director Appointed to Commission Overseeing Quality of Land Conservation
Henry Tepper, Director of The Nature Conservancy's New York Chapter, was recently appointed by the Land Trust Alliance to a new commission established to ensure the quality of land conservation.
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Kim Chaix
Phone: (212) 381-2190
Email: kchaix@tnc.org |
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February 17, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Urges Public To Help Reduce Threat Of Invasive Plant Species
As National Invasive Species Awareness Week approaches, The Nature Conservancy on Long Island urges the public to become familiar with invasive species in our area, and to learn what they can do to help prevent the spread of these non-native plants.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7689 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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February 10, 2006: Pall Corporation Awards The Nature Conservancy $100,000 for Shellfish Restoration
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant for shellfish restoration from Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL). Headquartered on Long Island, Pall is the world’s leading provider of filtration, separation and purification tools for industrial and life sciences markets.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631) 329-7869 x20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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February 08, 2006: Statewide Environmental Coalition Recognizes Conservation Committee Chairs Marcellino and DiNapoli
The Nature Conservancy today applauded Congressman Tim Bishop’s action to fund the Peconic Estuary with $1 million from the Safe, Affordable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users.
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Willie Janeway
Phone: (518) 273-9408
Jeff Jones
Phone: (518) 265-0719
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February 06, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Announces the Launch of a New Volunteer Project
The Nature Conservancy, The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology are pleased to launch a new volunteer project Birds in Forested Landscapes - Citizen Science in the Catskill Mountains.
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Sharon Pickett
Phone: (914) 244-3271 x27
Email: spickett@tnc.org
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February 06, 2006: Young Professionals in New York City to Help Preserve Sensitive Land in the Adirondacks
The Nature Conservancy’s Young Professionals Group will contribute 100 percent of the proceeds raised in its first benefit event to help protect a highly sensitive property in the Adirondacks.
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Evelyn Chen
Phone: (212) 997-1880
Email: echen@tnc.org |
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January 11, 2006: 100 Groups to Save Most Significant Open Spaces
A coalition of 100 partners announced a 10-year action plan today to save the most significant remaining open space and farmland, and to restore and protect our bays, harbors, and public parklands across Long Island.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631)329-7689 x 20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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January 11, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Partners With 100 Groups
The Nature Conservancy, with over 100 partners, announced a 10-year action plan today to save the most significant remaining open space and farmland, and to restore and protect our bays, harbors, and public parklands across Long Island.
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Kara Grobert
Phone: (631)329-7689 x 20
Email: kgrobert@tnc.org |
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