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August 27, 2009: Utah Faces More than 9 Degree Increase Over Next 100 Years
Analysis by The Nature Conservancy Shows Utah in Nation’s Top Ten for Greatest Temperature Rise
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Larisa Barry
lbarry@tnc.org
801-574-0599;
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Dr. Barry Baker, bbaker@tnc.org
(435) 259-4629 or 435-260-1233
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April 16, 2009: Conservation easement signed for valuable Bear River wetland area
Bridgerland Audubon Society and Rocky Mountain Power have reached agreement on a Conservation Easement for approximately 500 acres of Bear River bottomlands near Trenton, Utah. The easement will be signed at Bridgerland Audubon Society’s annual banquet April 22, 2009, at the Coppermill Restaurant in downtown Logan.
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March 23, 2009: SITLA & The Nature Conservancy Close on Second Parcel to Protect Rare Species
SITLA & The Nature Conservancy Close on Second Parcel to Protect Rare Species
New Nature Preserve Expands in St. George
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SITLA: NormaLee McMichael 801-538-5105
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY: Larisa Barry 801-574-0599 ; lbarry@tnc.org
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February 24, 2009: New Study Reveals Educational Impact of Kids’ Experiences at the Great Salt Lake
New Study Reveals Educational Impact of Kids’ Experiences at the Great Salt Lake
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Heidi Nedreberg
hnedreberg@tnc.org or (801) 531-0999. |
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December 09, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Announces Green Gift Options for the 2008 Holiday Season
This holiday season, The Nature Conservancy in Utah 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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Heidi Nedreberg
(801) 531-0999 or hnedreberg@tnc.org |
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November 24, 2008: Help Plant Trees
Tree planting first step to reclaiming Matheson Wetlands Preserve.
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Linda Whitham
(435) 259-4629, lwhitham@tnc.org |
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November 03, 2008: Scott M. Matheson Preserve Temporarily Closed
Scott M. Matheson Preserve closes temporarily for repairs.
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Heidi Nedreberg
Linda Whitham, (435) 259-4629, lwhitham@tnc.org |
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April 16, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Jump Starts Earth Day 2008 with Public Tours at Great Salt Lake
Free, Guided Tours Promise Fun for All Ages at Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
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Heidi Nedreberg
Larisa Barry, (801) 574-0599, lbarry@tnc.org |
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April 09, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Endorses Revised Washington County Lands Bill
New Legislation Offers Improved Benefits for Conservation and the Preservation of Washington County’s Quality of Life
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Larisa Barry
lbarry@tnc.org, 801-574-0599 |
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February 11, 2008: Residents Partner with The Nature Conservancy to Protect Critical Lands in Boulder, Utah
Six Boulder residents donate conservation easements to The Nature Conservancy, ensuring their properties will remain undeveloped.
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Larisa Barry
lbarry@tnc.org, 801-574-0599 |
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December 20, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Honors Envision Utah
The Nature Conservancy has named Envision Utah as its Conservation Partner of 2007. The Conservancy’s annual award is designed to recognize private and public organizations that have made significant contributions to the protection of Utah’s lands and waters.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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November 19, 2007: Dreaming of a “Green” Christmas?
Nature Conservancy Offers Tips for Eco-Friendly Holidays
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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August 18, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Honored by the Utah Botanical Center
Nature Conservancy Honored by the Utah Botanical Center
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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June 25, 2007: Diverse Partnership Protects Unique Natural Area in St. George
Today The Nature Conservancy announced its purchase of 55 acres of rare habitat in St. George. The purchase is the first step in an ambitious plan to create a new 800-acre preserve that may determine the fate of several globally rare and federally-listed plants in Washington County.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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May 25, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Launches New Public Tours at Great Salt Lake
The Nature Conservancy Launches New Public Tours at Great Salt Lake
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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May 04, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Thanks St. George for Dwarf Bear Poppy Day
Statement from Dave Livermore, Utah State Director, thanking St. George for Dwarf Bear Poppy Day.
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Dave Livermore
Utah State Director |
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January 08, 2007: Moab Landowner Donates Easement on Key Property to The Nature Conservancy
Moab landowner, Colin Fryer, donates an easement on his property to The Nature Conservancy.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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October 16, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Makes Major Donation to Washington County Growth Planning Process
The Conservancy donates $100,000 to Vision Dixie planning effort
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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September 15, 2006: Nature Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Celebrate Wetlands Restoration Success
celebration and site tour of the successful Kay’s Creek Restoration Project. The project reversed years of erosion and habitat loss from human impacts, and this spring, the newly improved habitat attracted thousands of northern pintails, American avocets, sandhill cranes, mallards, and white-faced ibis, among other native species.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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July 18, 2006: Governor Huntsman and The Nature Conservancy Announce
Governor Huntsman and The Nature Conservancy Launch the Living Lands & Waters Campaign.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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May 08, 2006: New Radio Series Captures the Sounds of Utah's Natural World
The Nature Conservancy is sponsoring a KUER series called Utah Soundscapes.
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Alice Storm
E-mail: astorm@tnc.org |
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April 25, 2006: Boulder Creek Canyon Ranch Protected
Boulder Creek Canyon Ranch protected through a conservation easement.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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February 28, 2006: Utah Resorts Offer Unique Chance for Skiers to Support Conservation
Ski for Nature Days on March 4 and 12.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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October 11, 2005: Ranchers Unite to Save Land Near Zion National Park
Landowners Unite in Virgin River Headwaters Project to Protect Land Near Zion National Park
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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October 03, 2005: Nature Conservancy Visitor Center Wins Landscape Architecture Award
Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve Visitor Center Wins Landscape Architecture Award
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Jill Lehmann
Larisa Barry |
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May 19, 2005: Nature Conservancy Visitor Center Wins International Award
Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve Visitor Center wins international award for environmental design. Tours of award-winning facility are now available.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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February 15, 2005: Nature Conservancy to Protect Popular Moab Property
Nature Conservancy signs option to purchase and protect Moab Rim.
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Larisa Barry
Phone: 801-574-0599
E-mail: lbarry@tnc.org |
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