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July 15, 2010: House Committee Passes Bill Securing Funding for Conservation Recreation Program
The House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation today that will provide dedicated funding for land conservation and outdoor recreation.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org
(703) 841-8782 |
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July 15, 2010: New Approach Defined: Reverse Decades of Decline to Restore the Gulf
New Approach Defined: Reverse Decades of Decline to Restore the Gulf
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org
(703) 841-8782
Jill Austin
jaustin@tnc.org
(407) 389-4825 |
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July 14, 2010: "World Atlas of Mangroves" Highlights the Importance of and Threats to Mangroves
Mangroves among world?s most valuable ecosystems
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Sandra Rodriguez
srodriguez@tnc.org |
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June 24, 2010: Four-Part Special Series Produced by Discovery Studios to Encore on Science Channel and Planet Green
As the crisis in the Gulf of Mexico deepens, the ongoing search for viable alternative energy sources is more urgent than ever before, but navigating the complex web of options is both complicated and confusing.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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June 15, 2010: Nature Conservancy President/CEO Issues Statement on Obama's Energy Address
The United States has never before faced an environmental accident of the scale of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This is literally the first disaster in the U.S. that affects an entire ecosystem. We are now witnessing the impact that an event of this magnitude can have on both human and natural communities.
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Sandra Rodriguez
srodriguez@tnc.org |
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June 08, 2010: New Research Finds 472 Million People Worldwide Have Potentially Been Affected by Dams
First Ever Global Analysis Examines How Dams Have Impaired Food Security and Livelihoods, Offers Pragmatic Solutions for Mitigating Dam Impacts
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Christine Griffiths
cgriffiths@tnc.org
912-222-3297 |
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May 24, 2010: Religious, Development, Conservation, Security Leaders: More Adaptation Funds in Climate Legislation
Funding Levels in Senate Bill Inadequate to Help Communities and Natural Resources Adapt to the Growing Impacts of Climate Change
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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May 18, 2010: The Nature Conservancy Announces a Major Step Forward in the Conservation of Canada?s Boreal Forest
Today, we mark another milestone in our conservation efforts with the signing of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement.
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Aaron Drew
adrew@tnc.org |
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May 12, 2010: Energy/Climate Legislation Offers Opportunity to Strengthen US Community, Economy, Resources
The following statement is from Mark Tercek, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy, in expectation of today?s release of energy and climate legislation by Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT)
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org
917-652-2642 |
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May 10, 2010: Hey Everyone, Log Off Twitter and Hear Real Tweets Instead
Where to Go to Spot Wildlife on the Move
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Kerry Crisley
kcrisley@tnc.org |
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April 29, 2010: Disneynature Collaborates with Nature Conservancy to Save 35,000 Acres of Coral Reef in the Bahamas
Disneynature?s Motion Picture ?Oceans? Helps Establish a New Marine Protected Area
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Sandra Rodriguez
srodriguez@tnc.org |
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April 23, 2010: NOAA Highlights Conservancy Projects on Earth Day
Dr. Jane Lubchenco visits Coral Recovery and Restoration Project in Florida Keys
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Sandra Rodriguez
srodriguez@tnc.org
(202) 486-7956 |
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April 22, 2010: Nature.org Nominated for Best Non-Profit Charitable Site in the 14th Annual Webby Awards
Fans Can Vote Online to Help The Nature Conservancy Win Internet's Top Honor
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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April 20, 2010: President/CEO Mark Tercek's Letter to Obama re: America?s Great Outdoors Initiative
President/CEO Mark Tercek's Letter to Obama re: America?s Great Outdoors Initiative
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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April 06, 2010: Premier Atlas Provides Unprecedented View of the Earth
No one has ever tried to collect everything we know about our natural habitats on planet Earth ? until now.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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March 29, 2010: The Nature Conservancy?s Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members
The Nature Conservancy recently welcomed Thomas J. Meredith, Mary H. Ruckelshaus and Moses K. Tsang to its global board of directors.
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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March 29, 2010: The Nature Conservancy Welcomes Jack Ma to Global Board of Directors
The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce that Jack Ma, lead founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Alibaba Group, will join its global board of directors, effective on April 16, 2010.
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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March 05, 2010: New Greater Sage Grouse Listing a ?Call to Action?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife?s decision to list the greater sage-grouse as ?warranted but precluded? underscores the urgency of addressing the grouse?s decline and should be viewed as a call to action to protect the native rangelands of the West.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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February 22, 2010: The Nature Conservancy Mourns Death of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director, Sam Hamilton
Nature Conservancy CEO, Mark Tercek, today expressed the Conservancy's sadness at the sudden death of Sam Hamilton, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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February 10, 2010: USDA Invokes Emergency Powers to Stop the Introduction of Non-Native Pest that Attack Palm Trees
Action Taken While Revamped Regulations to Help Stop Foreign Pests Are Under Review
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Cindy Yeast
cdyeast@earthlink.net |
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February 08, 2010: Disneynature Teams Up with Nature Conservancy to Help Save Coral Reefs
Disneynature?s next big-screen splash, ?OCEANS,? has launched group ticket sales to boost its efforts to save coral reefs with proceeds generated from the film?s opening week.
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Sandra Rodriguez, The Nature Conservancy
703-841-4227
Michelle Sewell, Disney
818-560-3173 |
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January 25, 2010: Resource Managers Launch Response to Coral Bleaching in Wake of Cold Snap
Science divers to measure temperature impacts to coral in South Florida and Keys
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Sandra Rodriguez
srodriguez@tnc.org
Jill Austin
jaustin@tnc.org |
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January 04, 2010: The Nature Conservancy Brings New Year?s Resolutions Back Down to Earth
The Nature Conservancy Brings New Year?s Resolutions Back Down to Earth
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Sue Citro
scitro@tnc.org |
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December 19, 2009: Copenhagen Accord Leaves Work To Be Done
STATEMENT BY MARK TERCEK, PRESIDENT AND CEO
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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December 17, 2009: Making the Most of the Billions Spent on Wetlands Mitigation
Nonprofit Organizations and Government Agencies to Collaborate on
Implementing a ?Watershed Approach? and Improving the Alignment of
Mitigation Sites with Conservation Priorities
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Cristina Mestre
cmestre@tnc.org |
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December 16, 2009: The United States Will Spend $1 Billion to Combat Deforestation
r. Andrew Deutz, Director of International Climate Policy for The Nature Conservancy issued the following statement in response to today?s announcement by the US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that the United States government will spend $1 billion over 3 years for building capacity from reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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December 15, 2009: Gov'ts, Non-Profits, Businesses Pledge to Help People & Nature Adapt to Climate Change
New programs, technology and funding committed to help vulnerable communities
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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December 14, 2009: The Nature Conservancy's Statement on the Recommendations of the Ocean Policy Task Force
Today, an interagency Ocean Policy Task Force released their recommendations to President Obama for a Framework for Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning
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Sandra Rodriguez
srodriguez@tnc.org |
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December 14, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Industry Recognition in 2009
his holiday season, when you make a donation to The Nature Conservancy, you can feel confident that you?re making an investment in the future of our natural world. In 2009, the Conservancy continued its history of excellence with the reception of industry honors.
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Nicole Levins
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December 14, 2009: Healthy Oceans and Coasts will Aid in Protecting Nature and People from Climate Change Impacts
Ocean?s Day in Copenhagen, December 14, highlights what the Conservancy is doing to protect oceans from climate change impacts
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Sandra L. Rodriguez
srodriguez@tnc.org
Blythe Thomas (in Copenhagen)
bthomas@tnc.org |
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December 08, 2009: Protected Areas: Natural Solutions to Climate Change Crisis
Protected areas offer a cost-effective solution to the impacts of climate change, according to a new book from IUCN, The Nature Conservancy, the United Nations Development Programme, Wildlife Conservation Society, the World Bank and WWF
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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December 04, 2009: Conservancy Statement on Obama's Travel to Copenhagen
The White House announced today that President Obama would travel to Copenhagen on December 18th for the conclusion of the international climate conference rather than on the 9th as previously scheduled.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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December 03, 2009: Statement on Introduction of the International Climate Change Investment Act
Statement of Robert Bendick, Director of US Government Relations for
The Nature Conservancy, on the introduction of the International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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December 03, 2009: Conservancy Lauds Obama Administration?s New Principles and Guidelines for Water Resources
The Nature Conservancy is tremendously encouraged by revisions proposed by the Obama Administration to the document that governs federal water resource planning.
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Cristina Mestre
cmestre@tnc.org |
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November 30, 2009: Nature Conservancy Names Glenn Prickett As Chief External Affairs Officer
Brings deep expertise gained from two decades of work in international environment and development policy.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org
(703) 841-8782 |
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November 16, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Presents This Year?s Must-Have Green Holiday Gifts
This holiday season, The Nature Conservancy is encouraging eco-savvy 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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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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November 06, 2009: Little Movement in Barcelona, but World Moves Closer to a Climate Solution
The Nature Conservancy today released the following statement by Duncan Marsh, Director of International Climate Policy
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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November 06, 2009: Nature Conservancy Supports Legislation to Ensure Funding for National/Local Parks, Forests
Poll shows Americans support federal funding for conservation
despite economic downtown
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org
(703) 841-8782 |
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November 05, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Reacts to Climate Progress on the Hill
The Nature Conservancy released the following statement from its Director of US Climate Policy, Eric Haxthausen
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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November 03, 2009: Disney Makes Commitment to Protect Forests in the Amazon, Congo, US
Walt Disney Company announced today a $7 million investment in forest projects that will build on its long history of conservation and environmental stewardship. The projects will protect forests in the Amazon, the Congo and the United States safeguarding ecosystems that benefit climate and quality of life on the planet.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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October 30, 2009: NOAA, The Nature Conservancy Address Coral Reef Threats
Four-year agreement supports projects totaling $7.2 million
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Sandra Rodriguez
srodriguez@tnc.org |
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October 27, 2009: Bingaman, Baucus, Whitehouse & Udall Champion Legislation to Address Climate Impacts on Wildlife
Bill introduction adds momentum to larger Senate effort to pass climate legislation, underscores importance of natural resource provisions
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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October 15, 2009: New Regulations Proposed by U.S. Department of Agriculture to Help Stem the Tide of Non-Native Pests
Four hundred non-native insects and plant diseases are wreaking havoc across North America
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Shannon Crownover
scrownover@tnc.org
Cindy Yeast
cdyeast@earthlink.net |
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October 09, 2009: Fate of Negotiations Rests on Paradigm Shift and Political Leadership
Negotiators concluded two weeks of talks today in Bangkok, Thailand as they work to craft a global climate change solution in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December. Duncan Marsh, The Nature Conservancy?s director of international climate policy issued the following statement
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Elis Nurhayati
enurhayati@tnc.org
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October 07, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Supports Commission on Climate and Tropical Forests' Latest Report
With momentum building in the United States for cost-effective action on climate change, the bipartisan, multi-sector Commission on Climate and Tropical Forests released its report today calling on the United States to lead a global effort to halve emissions from tropical forest destruction within a decade.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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October 01, 2009: Biofuels' Role as a Clean Energy Source
The Nature Conservancy?s outlook on biofuels is driven by two considerations. Our analysis indicates that a low-carbon biofuel may be essential to protect Earth from harmful warming. The Conservancy is supporting policies to achieve an 80 percent reduction in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 2050 with a goal of holding temperature increases to 2 ? C above pre-industrial levels. The transportation sector accounts for 28 percent of U.S. GHGs.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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September 30, 2009: Bill Provides Real Chance to Effectively Combat Climate Change; Senate Cannot Let Opportunity Pass
The Nature Conservancy released the following statement from its Director of US Climate Policy, Eric Haxthausen.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org
917-652-2642 |
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September 24, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Commits $25 Million to Protect People and Nature in a Warming World
Today at the Clinton Global Initiative, Mark Tercek, The Nature Conservancy?s President and CEO, will make a $25 million commitment to help defend people and natural habitats around the world from the negative effects of global warming.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org
Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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September 23, 2009: Finance & Enviro Leaders Give Strategies to Combat Climate Change through Forest & Land Protection
First chapter of upcoming book released today, featuring Mark Tercek, The Nature Conservancy?s President and CEO, Calling for New Financial Markets to Protect Forests and Lands
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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September 22, 2009: Conservancy Supports Extension of Base Funding for Fish Recovery in the Upper CO River Basin
In testimony today before the Water and Power Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee, The Nature Conservancy joined with Western Resource Advocates, the State of Wyoming and the Colorado River Electric Distributors Association in expressing broad support for the passage of House Resolution 2288.
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Cristina Mestre
cmestre@tnc.org |
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September 22, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Announces Launch of Planet Change
The Nature Conservancy announces the launch of Planet Change, a web-based campaign that aims to inspire a movement to respond?and offer solutions? to the threat of climate change.
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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September 17, 2009: The Nature Conservancy's Testimony on H.R. 3534, The Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources
In written testimony delivered today to the House Natural Resources Committee for its hearing on HR 3534, The Nature Conservancy strongly endorsed several provisions of the bill.
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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September 15, 2009: More than 600 Groups Urge Senate to Pass Legislation to Protect Resources from Global Warming
More than 600 Groups Urge Senate to Pass Legislation to Safeguard Natural Resources from Global Warming
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org |
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September 14, 2009: The Nature Conservancy's Statement on the Secretarial Order on Climate Change
The Nature Conservancy's Statement on the Secretarial Order on Climate Change
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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August 27, 2009: New Analysis Shows America?s Heartland Hardest Hit by Climate Change
Cutting-edge web tool compiles latest climate data to let users see direct impacts at local and global levels
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org
(917) 652-2642 |
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August 04, 2009: Congress Must Invest in Nature to Protect America?s Communities, Economy and Security
As the Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing today on Allowance and Revenue Distribution in Climate Change Legislation, The Nature Conservancy released the following statement from Eric Haxthausen, the Conservancy?s Director of U.S. Climate Policy.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org
(917) 652-2642 |
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July 14, 2009: Forestry and Agriculture Sectors Essential to Effective Climate and Energy Legislation
As the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee holds a hearing today on ?Economic Opportunities for Agriculture, Forestry Communities, and Others in Reducing Global Warming Pollution,? The Nature Conservancy released the following statement from Eric Haxthausen, Director of U.S. Climate Policy:
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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July 06, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Supports Recommendations of the Outdoor Resources Review Group
The Nature Conservancy Supports Recommendations of the Outdoor Resources Review Group
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Nicole Levins
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June 30, 2009: Nature Conservancy Statement on Economic Stimulus Funds for Coastal Restoration Projects
The following is a statement from Lynne Hale, Director of the Global Marine Program at The Nature Conservancy, on today?s announcement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) about American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding:
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Cristina Mestre
cmestre@tnc.org
703-841-8779 |
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June 26, 2009: Statement of Mark Tercek, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy, on passage of ACES
The passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) is a watershed event for conservation and the world?s continued and growing engagement on climate change. It makes clear to the world that the U.S. is ready to show the kind of leadership on climate change that will be necessary if we are to confront this grave threat
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org
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June 24, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Thanks Audi for its Support of Voluntary Carbon Offsets Program
Through July 23, Car Company Will Donate $1 for Each New Supporter of the Conservancy?s Facebook Cause
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Nicole Levins
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June 20, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Joins ?United We Serve? Initiative
The Conservancy?s 50 Chapters across the U.S. Join President Obama in Call to Service for Summer Projects
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Nicole Levins
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June 16, 2009: Statement from The Nature Conservancy on the Obama Administration's Climate Study
The Obama Administration today unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the devastating impacts climate change will have on communities across the United States. The Nature Conservancy released the following statement from Jonathan Hoekstra, Director of the Conservancy?s Climate Change Program, in response to the study.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org
347-689-3548 |
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June 15, 2009: Statement from The Nature Conservancy on the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force
The Nature Conservancy applauds today?s announcement from the Obama Administration to establish an Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force that will lead an effort to better protect the health of our oceans with a focus on more efficient ocean planning. This is a critical step in ensuring that as demands on our oceans continue to grow, all stakeholders in the ocean ? from industry and energy to conservation and recreation ? have a seat at the table.
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Cristina Mestre
+703 678 5639
Email: cmestre@tnc.org |
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June 12, 2009: Statement from The Nature Conservancy on the UN Climate Change Negotiations in Bonn, Germany
Negotiators concluded two weeks of talks today in Bonn as they work to craft a global climate change solution in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December. The Nature Conservancy?s climate change policy team covered the talks and issued the following statements.
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Karen Foerstel
(703) 841-8782
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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June 08, 2009: 10 Ways to Help Save Our Oceans
World Oceans Day, June 8th, Highlights Threats to Oceans around the World, and Opportunities to Help Improve the Health of our Seas
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Nicole Levins
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June 03, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Welcomes New Chief Philanthropy Officer
Former Director of Principal and Major Gifts Rebecca Girvin-Argon Brings 25 Years of Fundraising Experience to the Executive Team
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Nicole Levins
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May 21, 2009: First-Ever Global Report on Shellfish Reefs Finds 85 Percent of World?s Oyster Reefs Have Vanished
Today, The Nature Conservancy released the first-ever comprehensive global report on the state of shellfish at the International Marine Conservation Congress in Washington, DC. The report, which finds that 85 percent of oyster reefs have been lost worldwide, concludes that oyster reefs are the most severely impacted marine habitat on the planet.
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: +703 678 5639
Email: cmestre@tnc.org |
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May 21, 2009: The Nature Conservancy applauds passage of the Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA)
The Nature Conservancy highlighted specific provisions of the Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA), which was reported out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee tonight. This comprehensive bill has signaled to the world a readiness to fully engage in global agreement negotiations.
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Karen Foerstel
Phone: (917) 652-2642
Email: kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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May 15, 2009: Leaders of Coral Triangle Countries Declare Action to Protect Marine Resources
Plan of Action is critical to the income, livelihoods and food security of more than 120 million people who depend on healthy marine ecosystems
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Elis Nurhayati
(+62-21) 7279 2043
enurhayati@tnc.org |
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May 15, 2009: Nature Conservancy Reacts to This Morning's Waxman-Markey Developments
Deal has been reached on the allowance allocation; important implications for wildlife, natural adaptation efforts
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Blythe Thomas
(703) 841-8782
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May 05, 2009: Nature.org Wins Best Non-Profit Charitable Website & People?s Choice in 13th Annual Webby Awards
The 13th Annual Webby Awards today named The Nature Conservancy's Web site, nature.org, as Best Charitable Non-Profit Web site of the year.
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Nicole Levins
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April 30, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Legislation to Safeguard Natural Resources against Climate Change
The Nature Conservancy congratulates Chairman Grijalva and his cosponsors, Chairman Nick Rahall, and Reps. Norm Dicks, John Dingell, George Miller, Mike Thompson, Frank Pallone, Lois Capps, Rush Holt and Madeleine Bordallo for developing a bill that offers a critically needed step toward safeguarding nature from the impacts of climate change.
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Karen Foerstel
(917) 652-2642
kfoerstel@tnc.org
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April 29, 2009: Disney Joins Forces with The Nature Conservancy to Plant 2.7 Million Trees
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has arranged with The Nature Conservancy to plant 2.7 million trees in Brazil?s Atlantic Forest, one of the planet?s most endangered rainforests.
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Nicole Levins, The Nature Conservancy
nlevins@tnc.org, (703) 841-5839
Heidi Trotta, The Walt Disney Studios
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April 21, 2009: Indigenous Leaders Call for Conservation and Participation in Climate Change Negotiations
Indigenous leaders from around the world this week said that conservation of natural resources ? and not just man-made technology ? must be a critical part of any international climate change agreement reached this year.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org
(917) 652-2642 |
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April 15, 2009: Nature.org Nominated for Best Non-Profit Charitable Site in the 13th Annual Webby Awards
Fans Can Vote Online to Help The Nature Conservancy Win Internet's Top Honor
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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April 10, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Urges Real Proposals and Tangible Ideas for Climate Talks
As climate change negotiations concluded today in Bonn, Germany, The Nature Conservancy issued the following statement by Duncan Marsh, Director of International Climate Policy, who attended the meetings.
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Karen Foerstel
Phone: (917) 652-2642
Email: kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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March 31, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft
The Nature Conservancy congratulates Chairmen Waxman and Markey for developing a discussion draft that offers a critically needed step toward a climate change solution that protects both people and nature, while ensuring a robust U.S. economy. It is especially notable that the draft bill contains a broad recognition of the important role that conservation can and must play as a powerful tool against climate change and its impacts.
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Karen Foerstel
Phone: (917) 652-2642
Email: kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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March 26, 2009: Forest Carbon Works to Contain Costs of Emissions Reduction
As the House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing today on ?Addressing Price Volatility in Climate Change Legislation?, The Nature Conservancy released the following statement from Eric Haxthausen, the Conservancy?s Director of U.S. Climate Policy:
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Karen Foerstel
Phone: (917) 652-2642
Email: kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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March 25, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Passage of Historic Public Lands Act
The Nature Conservancy applauds the passage of Omnibus Public Lands Act. This historic and bipartisan act supports many crucial efforts at the local, state and national levels to protect and conserve natural places and wildlife.
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
Email: cmestre@tnc.org |
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March 19, 2009: Decline of Bird Species Signals a Warning of Environmental Concern
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the release of the first ever U.S. State of the Birds report in an unprecedented partnership among the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, state government wildlife agencies, and nongovernment organizations. Based on a new analysis of 40 years of data, the report reveals that birds in many habitats have declined?a warning signal of the health of our nation?s environment.
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Blythe Thomas
Phone: 703-841-8782
bthomas@tnc.org |
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March 17, 2009: New Global Water Stewardship Program Announced at World Water Forum
Leading Environmental, Social Organizations Form ?Alliance for Water Stewardship? to Incentivize Protection of Water Resources, Create Market for Sustainable Water Use
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: +703 678 5639
Email: cmestre@tnc.org |
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March 05, 2009: Forest Carbon: Immediate, Cost-Effective
Forest Carbon: Immediate, Costs-effective Emissions Reductions
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Karen Foerstel
Phone: 347-689-3548
Email: kfoerstel@tnc.org
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February 25, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Applauds President Obama?s Call for a Cap on Carbon Emissions
The Nature Conservancy applauds the President for calling on Congress to deliver urgently needed legislation that caps carbon emissions, and thereby establishes the conditions for a clean energy economy for the 21st century.
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Bob Bendick
Phone: (407) 257-9855
Email: rbendick@tnc.org
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February 14, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Congratulates Congress for passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The Nature Conservancy congratulates the House and Senate for passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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Bob Bendick
Phone: (407) 257-9855
Email: rbendick@tnc.org |
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February 10, 2009: The Nature Conservancy urges passage of Omnibus Public Lands Management Act
The Omnibus Public Lands Management Act (S.22) is the most comprehensive public lands bill the Congress has considered in recent years.
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Kerry Crisley
Email: kcrisley@tnc.org
Phone: (617) 227-7017, x316 |
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February 04, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Commends Chairman Boxer for the Release of New Climate Change Principles
The Nature Conservancy commends Chairman Boxer for her commitment to furthering the development of climate change legislation through the release today of new legislative principles. We look forward to working closely with Chairman Boxer, the Committee on Environment & Public Works, Congress and the Obama Administration to evolve a bill that will recognize and respond to the serious risks to our economy, security and environment posed by a rapidly warming climate.
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Blythe Thomas
(703) 841-8782
bthomas@tnc.org |
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January 26, 2009: Nature Conservancy Statement by Eric Haxthausen, Director of U.S. Climate Policy
The Nature Conservancy is heartened by President Obama's statement today and his direction to the Department of Transportation to complete fuel economy standards and to EPA to immediately review its stance on California's request for a waiver to proceed with its own greenhouse gas standards for automobiles.
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Karen Foerstel
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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January 15, 2009: Business and Environmental Leaders Release Landmark Blueprint for Climate Protection Legislation
Broad and Diverse Coalition Presents Consensus Approach on Major Climate Initiatives
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Karen Foerstel
(917)652-2642
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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December 22, 2008: Study Reports on Public Trust for Non-Profit Organizations
The Nature Conservancy Ends 2008 with Accolades
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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December 22, 2008: The Nature Conservancy and the Smithsonian?s Cooper-Hewitt Present ?Design for a Living World"
This spring, The Nature Conservancy and the Smithsonian?s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum will present ?Design for a Living World,? a traveling exhibition featuring objects created by leading designers and made from sustainable, natural materials. The exhibition will premiere at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum on May 14 and continue through Jan. 4, 2010.
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org
Laurie Olivieri
CooperHewittPress@si.edu |
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December 19, 2008: Delivering Your Gift by Christmas the Green Way
Your Gift of Nature Announced by E-card on Any Day You Choose
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org |
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December 16, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Commends Obama Appointments for Strong Environmental Leadership
The Nature Conservancy Commends Obama Appointments for Strong Environmental Leadership
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Nicole Levins
Email: nlevins@tnc.org |
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December 12, 2008: Nature Conservancy Statement on United Nations Climate Negotiations
At the close of the United Nations climate negotiations in Poznan, Poland, Duncan Marsh, director of international climate policy at The Nature Conservancy, issued the following statement.
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Karen Foerstel
Phone: +32 487 319 668 (Poland)
917 652-2642 (US)
Email: kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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December 09, 2008: Nature Conservancy Releases ?Green? Economic Stimulus
Package Highlights Infrastructure; Restoration
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
Email: cmestre@tnc.org |
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December 04, 2008: Gift Giving Just Got Greener
The Nature Conservancy Announces New Gift to Reduce the Impacts of Climate Change
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703) 841-5839
Email: nlevins@tnc.org |
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December 01, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Announces New Board Chairman
The Nature Conservancy announced that Roger Milliken, Jr., President and CEO of the Baskahegan Company, was named chairman of the global conservation organization?s Board of Directors.
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703) 841-5839
Email: nlevins@tnc.org |
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November 19, 2008: New Study Finds World's Coastal Waters Are Vastly Under Protected
Countries Falling Short of International Goal to Protect at Least 10 Percent of Oceans and Coasts by 2012
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
Email: cmestre@tnc.org |
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November 19, 2008: Calling All Nature Photographers!
View More than 100,000 Nature Images from Around the World?and Upload Your Own?On The Nature Conservancy?s Photo-Sharing Site
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Sue Citro
Email: scitro@tnc.org |
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November 12, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Announces Green Gift Options for the 2008 Holiday Season
The Nature Conservancy Announces Green Gift Options for the 2008 Holiday Season
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703) 841-5839
Email: nlevins@tnc.org |
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November 10, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Announces New Corporate Gift-Giving Center
Businesses: Go Green this Holiday Season by Giving Gifts that Give Back to Nature
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703) 841-5839
Email: nlevins@tnc.org |
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October 08, 2008: Scientists Unveil ?Honolulu Declaration? To Address Ocean Acidification
Renowned Scientists Present Key Findings and Recommendations to Save World?s Reefs from Ocean?s Greatest Threat
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Misty Herrin
Phone: +32 487 319 682
Email: mherrin@tnc.org |
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October 07, 2008: Politics, Perceived Costs, Lack of Benefits Diminish Public Support for Global Warming Solutions
Politics, economics and perceived lack of personal benefits were identified in a new survey as the main reasons most Americans do not place a priority on solving global warming, despite their belief that it is real.
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Blythe Thomas, (703) 841-8782
bthomas@tnc.org
Julianne Beck, (312) 580-2107
jbeck@tnc.org |
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October 07, 2008: Launch of an Enhanced Strategic Partnership to Benefit Life on Earth
Joint Efforts of UN Convention on Biological Diversity and The Nature Conservancy to Help Governments Implement Global Conservation Treaty, Increase Protected Areas
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Misty Herrin, +32 487 319 682
mherrin@tnc.org
Marie Khan, +1 514 287 8701
marie.khan@cbd.int
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October 06, 2008: New Initiative Launched to Protect Planet?s Most Endangered Habitat Type
The Nature Conservancy Launches Global Mediterranean Action Network
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Misty Herrin
Phone: +32 487 319 682
Email: mherrin@tnc.org
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October 06, 2008: New Book Offers Comprehensive Global Analysis of Protected Areas
The World?s Protected Areas provides the most detailed assessment ever of the worldwide distribution and conservation status of protected areas
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Misty Herrin
Phone: +32 487 319 682
Email: mherrin@tnc.org |
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September 19, 2008: Conservation and Human Development Goals Can Be Mutually Beneficial, New Study Finds
Research Examines Success of World Bank Projects When Environmental and Development Objectives are Intertwined
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
Email: cmestre@tnc.org |
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September 17, 2008: The Nature Conservancy, FSC and Design 21 Announce Wood, Paper, Checkmark and Going with the Grain
Two Initiatives Focused on Saving the World?s Forests
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Sonja Mitchell
Phone: (703) 841-3932
Email: sonja_mitchell@tnc.org |
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August 27, 2008: Scientists Unveil ?Honolulu Declaration? To Address Ocean Acidification
Renowned Scientists Present Key Findings and Recommendations to Save World?s Reefs from Ocean?s Greatest Threat
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
Email: cmestre@tnc.org |
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August 20, 2008: 20th Anniversary of Catastrophic Yellowstone Fires Forces a Look Forward
?Black Saturday?s? Damage No Comparison to Today?s Loss of Crucial Winter Habitat
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Nikki Matous
Phone: (307) 734-0440, ext. 4
Email: nmatous@tnc.org |
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July 21, 2008: Study Examines Air Pollution's Effects on Ecosystems; Finds Widespread, Serious Impacts
Report Highlights Necessary Changes in Air Quality Standards and Regulations
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Blythe Thomas
Phone: (703) 841-8782
Email: bthomas@tnc.org |
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June 30, 2008: The Nature Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land to Purchase 312,000 Acres of Plum Creek Forestl
Purchase of Plum Creek Land in Montana Will Protect Working Forests, Promote Public Access, Protect Wildlife Habitat and Continue Sustainable Forestry.
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
E-mail: cmestre@tnc.org
Tana Kappel
Phone: (406) 579-3951
E-mail: tkappel@tnc.org
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June 19, 2008: New Harris Poll Shows Americans Want to Go Green, but Don't Always Know How
Survey Finds Uncertainty, Other Challenges to Living Sustainably
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
E-mail: cmestre@tnc.org |
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June 17, 2008: Nature Conservancy Welcomes New Board Member
Acting Smithsonian Institution Secretary Cristii??n Samper brings scientific leadership experience to the Conservancy's board.
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703) 841-5839
Email: nlevins@tnc.org |
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June 16, 2008: It's a Nice Day for a Green Wedding
The Nature Conservancy is issuing tips for planning a greener wedding or commitment ceremony, with ideas from invitations through the honeymoon to help reduce your celebration?s impact on the planet?and maybe even reduce the impact on your wallet as well.
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703) 841-5839
Email: nlevins@tnc.org |
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June 09, 2008: New Research Highlights Urbanization's Global Impact on Biodiversity and Natural Resources
The Nature Conservancy and Harvard University released a new study examining the effect of staggering urban growth on nature and people that finds if we don?t improve urban planning now, we may lose some animals, plants and natural resources for good.
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
E-mail: cmestre@tnc.org |
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June 04, 2008: Top 10 Ways to Help Save Our Oceans
World Ocean Day, June 8th, Highlights Threats to Oceans around the World, and Opportunities to Help Improve the Health of our Seas.
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703) 841-5839
E-Mail: nlevins@tnc.org |
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May 29, 2008: Caribbean Nations Launch Unprecedented Challenge Initiative to Protect Marine and Coastal Resources
The Nature Conservancy joins Caribbean leaders to launch ?Caribbean Challenge? at United Nations COP-9 conference.
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
E-mail: cmestre@tnc.org |
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May 09, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Appoints Mark Tercek
The Nature Conservancy today announces that Mark R. Tercek will become its new president and CEO beginning in July.
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Steve Ertel
Phone: (703) 841-2652
E-mail: sertel@tnc.org |
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April 03, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Launches "Plant a Billion Trees Campaign" with Planet Green
The Nature Conservancy launches the Plant a Billion Trees Campaign to restore and plant one billion trees by 2015 in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the greatest repositories of biodiversity on Earth.
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Cristina Mestre
Phone: (703) 841-8779
E-mail: cmestre@tnc.org |
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March 13, 2008: Top 10 Ways to Reduce Water Use and Save Money
The Nature Conservancy is offering simple tips for saving water and helping to restore rivers and lakes around the world.
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703)841-5839
Email: nlevins@tnc.org |
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February 14, 2008: Nature Conservancy Congressional Testimony on the Role of Deforestation in Climate Change
Nature Conservancy Congressional Testimony on the Role of Deforestation in Climate Change
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Steven K. Ertel
703-841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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February 04, 2008: Nature Recreation at All-Time Low
First-of-its-kind global study shows ?a real and fundamental shift? away from nature.
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Bridget Lowell
Phone: (703) 841-4531
E-mail: blowell@tnc.org |
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January 06, 2008: New Study Finds Way to Offset Wildlife Impacts from Energy Development
Conservancy scientists compared maps that highlight key habitat areas to maps of priority oil and gas drilling areas. Overlaying these images helped identify where energy interests and biodiversity interests collided.
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Blythe Thomas
(703) 841-8782
bthomas@tnc.org |
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December 18, 2007: The Nature Conservancy-FlickrTM Photo Contest Hits Record Participation Numbers
There?s Still Time to Enter The Nature Conservancy?s 2007 Photo Contest
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Nicole Levins
Phone: (703) 841-5839
E-mail: nlevins@tnc.org |
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December 13, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Offers One-of-a-Kind Holiday Gift Options
No Hidden Shipping Charges: Just Green Gifts to Help Save Our Natural World
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Nicole Levins
nlevins@tnc.org
703-841-5839 |
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November 16, 2007: Nature Conservancy Welcomes New Board Members
Today, The Nature Conservancy announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.
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Steve Ertel
sertel@tnc.org
703-841-2652 |
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November 15, 2007: Dreaming of a ?Green? Christmas?
Nature Conservancy Offers Tips for Eco-Friendly Holidays
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Nicole Levins
E-mail: nlevins@tnc.org |
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October 30, 2007: Major Explosions to Restore Wetlands in Oregon?s Klamath Basin
Today, The Nature Conservancy and partners will detonate approximately two miles of levees to restore wetlands at the Conservancy?s 7,400 acre Williamson River Delta Preserve in southern Oregon. This will require 100 tons of explosives at four locations along the levee, causing Upper Klamath Lake to flood 2,500 acres within one hour. The use of explosives to restore wetlands follows months of intense study, engineering, and construction.
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Stephen Anderson
standerson@tnc.org
503-802-8100
Steve Ertel
sertel@tnc.org
703-841-2652 |
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October 24, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Announces Launch of New Program in Mongolia
The government of Mongolia and the Conservancy will work to secure a sustainable future for the Eastern Steppe of Mongolia?s grasslands, the largest intact grassland in the world; new program will integrate economic and social issues with conservation
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Cristina Mestre
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-8779
cmestre@tnc.org |
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October 17, 2007: Costa Rica, U.S. Announce Historic Debt-for-Nature Swap
The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International (CI) have joined the governments of the United States and Costa Rica in one of the largest debt-for-nature swaps in history.
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Bridget Lowell
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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October 15, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Engages Young, Online Audiences With Digital Initiatives, Blog Action Day
The Nature Conservancy is engaging with younger conservationists who are active on the Internet in a variety of ways, including a range of online programs all seeking to build awareness and increase engagement in important conservation issues as well as being named an officially supported charity for the 1st annual Blog Action Day.
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Jonathon D. Colman
jcolman@tnc.org
703-841-2048 |
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October 01, 2007: Nature Conservancy Thanks President and CEO Steven J. McCormick For Years of Service, Leadership
Today, The Nature Conservancy salutes the accomplishments of its president and CEO Steven J. McCormick, who has announced he is stepping down as head of the organization.
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Steve Ertel
703.841.2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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September 14, 2007: Nature Conservancy Announces Green Gifts for 2007
New ?Adopt an Acre? Site and ?Rescue the Reef? Program Offer Meaningful Ways to Give a World of Good this Holiday Season
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Cristina Mestre
703-841-8779
cmestre@tnc.org |
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September 10, 2007: Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) Endorsed by APEC Summit
Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) Endorsed by APEC Summit
21 world leaders endorse proposal for new effort to safeguard
the rich marine resources of the Indo-Pacific region
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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August 15, 2007: New Report Lists ?Top Ten? Threats to Oceans and Coasts in South America
New Report Lists ?Top Ten? Threats to Oceans and Coasts in South America
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Steve Ertel
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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July 23, 2007: New Report Finds 80 Percent Loss of Coastal Marine Habitats in Europe
A new study published in the Annual Review of Oceanography and Marine Biology examines the drastic decline of coastal marine habitats across Europe and calls for regulatory changes to improve their protection. The report, titled ?Loss, Status and Trends for Coastal Marine Habitats of Europe? was written by Mike Beck, marine scientist at The Nature Conservancy, and by University of Bologna research fellow Dr. Laura Airoldi.
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Cristina Mestre
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-8779
cmestre@tnc.org |
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July 02, 2007: New Study Presents First-Ever Classification of World?s Coastal Waters
A new study published today in the journal BioScience presents a first-ever natural classification system of the world?s coastal waters that will help improve priority setting and conservation planning for marine habitats.
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Erica Rychwalski
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-4837
erychwalski@tnc.org |
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June 28, 2007: Is There Any Wilderness Left? New Study Examines Exploitation of Natural Resources
A new study published today in SCIENCE Magazine evaluates the ways that mankind has, over time, significantly altered its environment, resulting in increased vulnerability to natural disasters, species extinction, and disease transmission.
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Cristina Mestre
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-8779
cmestre@tnc.org |
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May 21, 2007: Parks and protected areas alone fail to stop freshwater decline, says new expert group
Parks and protected areas alone fail to stop freshwater decline, says new expert group
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Erica Rychwalski
The Nature Conservancy
703-841-4837
erychwalski@tnc.org |
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May 08, 2007: Major Businesses, Environmental Organizations Join Call to Enact Climate Change Legislation - USCAP
The United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP) announced today that it has doubled its membership to include AIG, Alcan, Boston Scientific, ConocoPhillips, Deere & Company, The Dow Chemical Company, General Motors Corp., Johnson & Johnson, Marsh, PepsiCo, Shell Oil and Siemens, along with The Nature Conservancy and the National Wildlife Federation.
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Steve Ertel
The Nature Conservancy
703-841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 18, 2007: The Nature Conservancy's New U.S. Nature Preserve Map: Helping People Celebrate on Earth Day
The Nature Conservancy celebrates this year's Earth Day ? Sunday, April 22 ? by introducing a new easy-to-use interactive guide to many of the Conservancy's 1,500 nature preserves across the United States.
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Susan Citro
scitro@tnc.org |
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March 03, 2007: Discovery Communications The Nature Conservancy Launch Multimedia Campaign: Protect Our Planet Earth
Discovery Channel and The Nature Conservancy today announced the launch of a multi-platform public affairs campaign aimed at generating awareness and providing resources for people interested in global conservation. The partnership aligns two organizations that are committed to protecting Earth?s natural habitats.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703-841-4531
blowell@tnc.org
Tammy Shea
Discovery Communications, Inc.
240-662-6506 |
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January 24, 2007: Statement from Steve McCormick Regarding the President's 2007 State of the Union Address
The Nature Conservancy has issued the following statement from President and CEO Steve McCormick in anticipation of President George W. Bush's 2007 State of the Union address.
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Bridget Lowell
blowell@tnc.org
703.841.453
202.679.1609
Steve Ertel
sertel@tnc.org
703.841.2652
703.463.6432 |
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January 11, 2007: Abercrombie & Kent? and The Nature Conservancy? Host Journeys to the World?s Last Great Places
Today, luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) and The Nature Conservancy, a leading conservation organization, announced an innovative partnership to create conservation adventures in some of the world?s most awe-inspiring places.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703-841-4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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December 18, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Recognized for Outstanding Performance, Efficiency, and Financial Security
The Nature Conservancy's strong performance is recognized by Charity Navigator as exceeding or meeting industry standards.
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Cristina Mestre
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-8779
cmestre@tnc.org |
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December 11, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Offers On-time Holiday Gift Delivery
The Nature Conservancy online holiday gift store is taking additional steps to make sure your gifts of nature, gifts that help protect and restore the Earth?s most critical natural places, are making timely appearances this holiday season.
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Cristina Mestre
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-8779
cmestre@tnc.org |
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December 11, 2006: The Nature Conservancy and Organic Bouquet Partner to Save the Earth
The Nature Conservancy, a leading conservation organization, has partnered with Organic Bouquet, Inc., the world's first online eco-florist, to raise funds to protect ecologically important lands and waters around the world.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703-841-4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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December 01, 2006: Nature Conservancy Launches Online Holiday Gift Store for Unique, Alternative Holiday Gifts
The Nature Conservancy announced the launch of an online gift store for the 2006 holiday gift season. The online gift store is offering a variety of memorable, unique, and alternative holiday gifts, all of which include the option of sending a free personalized nature image e-card on whatever date you choose.
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Cristina A. Mestre
the Nature Conservancy
cmestre@tnc.org
703-841-8779 |
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November 14, 2006: Frank E. Loy Joins Nature Conservancy Board of Directors
Distinguished former Under-Secretary of State Brings Environmental, Scientific and International Expertise to Board
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Cristina A. Mestre
cmestre@tnc.org
703-841-8779 |
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October 31, 2006: The Nature Conservancy, WWF and Stanford University Launch the Natural Capital Project
The Nature Conservancy, WWF, and Stanford University today announced the launch of an innovative partnership that aims to change the way governments and policy makers think about nature worldwide.
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Steven Ertel, The Nature Conservancy
703-841-2652
sertel@tnc.org
Tom Lalley, World Wildlife Fund
202-778-9544
tom.lalley@wwfus.org |
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October 30, 2006: First-Ever Nature Conservancy Photo Contest in Full Swing
The Nature Conservancy announced that its first-ever digital photography competition has received more than 3,000 submissions of stunning nature pictures in just under one month. The 2006 Photo Contest is welcoming digital images of landscapes, waters, plants, animals, humans in the outdoors, and of Nature Conservancy preserves around the world.
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Cristina A. Mestre
cmestre@tnc.org
703-841-8779 |
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September 26, 2006: Historic Debt-for-Nature Swap Protects Guatemala's Tropical Forests
Conservation International (CI) and The Nature Conservancy have joined the governments of the United States and Guatemala in a debt-for-nature swap that will provide more than $24 million to help protect critically threatened tropical forests in the Central American country.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703-841-4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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September 25, 2006: Nature Conservancy Mourns the Loss of WWF Staff and Partners in Nepal
It is with a profound sense of sadness that I and the entire staff of The Nature Conservancy send our heartfelt condolences to the friends, family and colleagues of the WWF staff, government officials and crew that perished Saturday in a helicopter crash in Nepal.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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August 09, 2006: Nature Conservancy Pays Tribute to Former President, William Blair
The Nature Conservancy salutes the visionary leadership of former president William Blair, who passed away August 5th, 2006 at his home in Vinalhaven, Maine at age 79.
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Bridget Lowell
703-841-4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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July 30, 2006: Give a World of Good This Holiday Season - Unique Gift Ideas, Alternative Holiday Gifts
Want to give a meaningful gift that won't require a trip to the mall this holiday season? Look no farther than The Nature Conservancy's Adopt an Acre? and Rescue the Reef? programs: two meaningful ways to give a world of good to the people you care about.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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July 19, 2006: Bank of America Donates $500,000 to The Nature Conservancy for China Environmental Initiatives
Bank of America Corporation today announced an expansion of its partnership with The Nature Conservancy through a $500,000 contribution to fund alternative energy use in China.
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Bridget Lowell
703/841.4531
blowell@tnc.org
Eloise Hale
704/387.0013
eloise.hale@bankofamerica.com |
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July 06, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Announces New Board Chairman: John Morgridge
John Morgridge, former President and CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc., will take over for Henry M. Paulson, who was confirmed as U.S. Treasury Secretary
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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June 20, 2006: Nature Conservancy Study Finds Today's Kids Are Choosing TV Over Trees
A Nature Conservancy-funded study to be published next month found that per capita visits to U.S. national parks have been declining since 1987, after having risen for the previous 50 years. The drop occurs as the use of electronic media is on the rise -- something that researchers call "evidence of a fundamental shift away from people's appreciation of nature."
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
blowell@tnc.org
703.841.4531 |
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May 30, 2006: Nature Conservancy President Salutes the Visionary Leadership of Henry "Hank" Paulson
Steve McCormick, president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy highlighted the leadership of out-going Nature Conservancy Board Chairman Henry M. Paulson, who today was nominated by President George W. Bush to be the next United States Secretary of the Treasury.
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Steve Ertel
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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May 01, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Opposes Proposed Sale of U.S. Forest Service Lands
The Nature Conservancy, the world's leading conservation organization, today submitted comments to the U.S. Forest Service expressing strong opposition to the proposed sale of 200,000 acres of Forest Service lands that had been recommended in President Bush?s 2007 budget proposal.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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April 21, 2006: Nature Conservancy Members are Weeding, Planting, and Emailing in Honor of Earth Day, April 22, 2006
Celebrate Earth Day 2006! The Nature Conservancy's members will be expressing their celebration of Earth Day tomorrow, April 22, 2006, with unprecedented levels of participation in ecard campaigns, field trips, online photo contests and volunteer activities and events across all 50 states.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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April 17, 2006: Jimmy Carter, Tom Hanks, Jane Goodall Express Their Earth Day Hope for the Planet
The Nature Conservancy announces a major campaign to encourage America to voice its hopes for the planet this Earth Day, April 22. The initiative kicks off with a series of personal essays written by notable celebrities and includes a free Earth Day ecard campaign that allows people to share their own messages of hope via the Conservancy?s web site at http://www.nature.org/earthday/
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Bridget Lowell
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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April 06, 2006: Bank of America Supports Forest Conservation, Pledges up to $500,000 to The Nature Conservancy
Bank of America will donate $1 per account to The Nature Conservancy?s ?Save A Tree, Conserve a Forest? program when customers elect to stop receiving paper versions of checking or savings account statements and decide to view them online instead. The total donation will be up to $500,000.
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Bridget Lowell
The Nature Conservancy
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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March 09, 2006: Nature Conservancy Adds Financial Experts to Board
Today, The Nature Conservancy announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, reflecting the organization?s ongoing commitment to good governance and rigorous oversight.
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Bridget Lowell
703.841.4531
blowell@tnc.org |
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January 23, 2006: Nationwide Survey Finds Nature Conservancy Most Trusted Organization
In a survey conducted last month, Harris Interactive?, a worldwide market research company, found The Nature Conservancy to be the most trusted organization among 13 leading non-profit organizations, think tanks and associations.
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Jim Petterson
(303) 541-0369
jpetterson@tnc.org |
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December 14, 2005: Lowe's Donates $1 Million to The Nature Conservancy to Protect Threatened Wildlife Habitat
The Nature Conservancy today announced a $1 million donation from Lowe's Companies, Inc., that will help protect critical habitat and public recreational areas across four Northeast states.
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Karen Foerstel, The Nature Conservancy
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org
Karen Cobb, Lowe's
704-758-3504
karen.s.cobb@lowes.com |
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November 15, 2005: Nature Conservancy Statement on Hurricanes and Climate Change
Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma were national tragedies and our hearts go out to those who have suffered unimaginable loss and displacement. Together, the hurricanes ravaged and forever changed an area larger than England.
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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September 14, 2005: Remarks by Steve McCormick for the Launch of Where is the Wealth of Nations? Book at UN World Summit
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) made, for the first time at such a scale, the inarguable case that healthy ecosystems are essential for human well-being. ?Where is the Wealth of Nations? further substantiates the realization that if we can?t get a handle on the deconstruction of natural systems, then we will seriously jeopardize our efforts to make lasting, substantial progress on improving the standard of living of the world's poorest people.
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Jennifer Denney
The Nature Conservancy
703-247-3671
jdenney@tnc.org
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September 14, 2005: Statements by Nature Conservancy President Steve McCormick at 2005 UN World Summit Gala Dinner
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment makes clear, for the first time at such a scale, the inarguable case that healthy ecosystems are essential for human well-being. It compels us to realize that if we can?t get a handle on the deconstruction of natural systems, then we will seriously jeopardize our efforts to make lasting, substantial progress on improving the standard of living of the world's poorest people.
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Jennifer Denney
The Nature Conservancy
703-247-3671
jdenney@tnc.org
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September 14, 2005: Joint Statement by Environmental Community at UN World Summit
The environmental community believes that protecting the world?s ecosystems and their component species is vital to human well-being, particularly the impoverished who are the most vulnerable to environmental disasters such as floods, hurricanes, landslides, disease and water pollution.
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Jennifer Denney
The Nature Conservancy
703-247-3671
jdenney@tnc.org
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September 12, 2005: Nature Conservancy, Partners Propose Renewed Coastal Conservation in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina is a terrible tragedy that will never fade from our nation?s consciousness. We strongly believe that the nation?s first priorities must be to help those in need and to get our devastated communities back on their feet. We must respond in a way that does justice to those whose lives have been lost and whose homes destroyed, so that we can prevent disasters like this from happening again.
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org
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September 01, 2005: Statement from The Nature Conservancy on Hurricane Katrina and Relief Efforts
Statement from The Nature Conservancy on Hurricane Katrina and Relief Efforts
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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July 29, 2005: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Transportation Bill for Helping to Protect Nation's Natural Heritage
The Nature Conservancy today applauded Congress for including important conservation measures in the Safe, Affordable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users.
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Jordan Peavey
703-841-5980
jpeavey@tnc.org |
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September 29, 2003: New Governance Advisory Panel Named at The Nature Conservancy
Independent Panel to Develop Recommendations for Governance Best Practices
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Jim Petterson
Phone: (303) 541-0369
E-mail: jpetterson@tnc.org |
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