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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Awards $15.6 Million to Conserve Grassland Habitat and Wildlife in the Northern Great Plains

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $15.6 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat in the Northern Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $15.6 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat in the Northern Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities.
  • “The vital conservation supported through these grants wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of dedicated partners throughout the Northern Great Plains,” said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
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  • “I’m proud Marathon Oil is partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on their Northern Great Plains Program to fund projects focused on habitat restoration, livestock management practices, education and outreach.

Pattern Energy's SunZia Transmission Project Receives Authorization to Begin Construction from U.S. Department of Interior

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, has started construction on its SunZia Transmission project. The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, has issued its Notice to Proceed, allowing construction to begin on SunZia and today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joined senior elected and government officials to initiate the project's groundbreaking at the SunZia East Converter Station in Corona, New Mexico.

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  • SunZia will deliver clean power from Pattern's SunZia Wind project, the largest wind project in the Western Hemisphere, which will be simultaneously constructed with SunZia Transmission.
  • Together, SunZia Wind and SunZia Transmission are the largest clean energy infrastructure project in U.S. history.
  • SunZia Transmission will enable SunZia Wind to supply clean power to Western states when demand is high.
  • Pattern is proud to have partnered with federal and state land agencies on the SunZia Transmission route, as well as hundreds of private landowners.

NFWF Announces $1.2 Million in Grants to Restore Hardwood Forests and Aquatic Habitats in Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Washington D.C., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $1.2 million in grants to improve, restore, and expand important forest and wetland habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley.

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  • Washington D.C., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $1.2 million in grants to improve, restore, and expand important forest and wetland habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley.
  • The grants will generate $1.2 million in matching contributions from grantees for a total conservation impact of $2.4 million.
  • The grants were awarded through the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund (LMAV Fund), a partnership between NFWF and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S.
  • “These five projects will build on current restoration efforts within the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley and help further expand and enhance forested wetland habitats and improve aquatic habitat connectivity within the nation’s largest floodplain,” said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.

Troutman Pepper Expands Environmental & Natural Resources Practice with New Partner in San Francisco

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawn Zovod, an attorney with significant experience advising clients on complex environmental issues and regulations, has joined Troutman Pepper's Environmental + Natural Resources (ENR) practice as a partner in San Francisco. She joins the firm from Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski LLP.

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  • Shawn Zovod, renowned for broad client representation in complex environmental transactions, joins the firm's nationally recognized team
    SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawn Zovod , an attorney with significant experience advising clients on complex environmental issues and regulations, has joined Troutman Pepper's Environmental + Natural Resources (ENR) practice as a partner in San Francisco.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Shawn to Troutman Pepper, further strengthening our exceptional team," said Andrea Wortzel, Environmental and Natural Resources practice group leader.
  • "Her robust experience and professional connections complement and strengthen our comprehensive services in the environmental and natural resources sectors."
  • Troutman Pepper's nationally recognized Environmental + Natural Resources Practice Group helps clients navigate critical environmental issues in the context of complex litigation, compliance, enforcement, and transactional matters.

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Present at Florida Chamber Foundation's 37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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MIAMI, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.'s Environmental Practice will present at the Florida Chamber Foundation's 37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School July 18-21 in Marco Island, Florida.

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  • 's Environmental Practice will present at the Florida Chamber Foundation's 37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School July 18-21 in Marco Island, Florida.
  • 's Environmental Practice will present at the Florida Chamber Foundation's 37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School July 18-21 in Marco Island, Florida.
  • The annual event aims to keep Florida Chamber members and organizations informed of environmental and growth management laws and regulations affecting Florida.
  • Greenberg Traurig is also serving as a sponsor of the event, which is organized by the Florida Chamber's Florida Environmental Network, Inc.

Recreation.gov Announces 2023 "Share Your Story" Writing Contest for Outdoor Explorers

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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DENVER, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Recreation.gov launched its third annual "Share Your Story" adventure writing contest, inviting adventurists of America's federal public lands and waters to submit stories detailing their experiences exploring the great outdoors. Experiences must have taken place between January 1 and September 30, 2023. Visitors can submit stories from now until September 30, 2023, for a chance to win great outdoor adventure prizes and have their story featured on Recreation.gov.

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  • Visitors can submit stories from now until September 30, 2023, for a chance to win great outdoor adventure prizes and have their story featured on Recreation.gov.
  • The platform has grown into the one-stop resource for the public to discover, reserve, and experience federal recreation destinations.
  • "We debuted the 'Share Your Story' contest in the summer of 2021 for outdoor visitors to submit their treasured experiences at public lands across the country," said Rick DeLappe, Recreation.gov Program Manager.
  • The contest promotion period to submit stories will conclude on September 30, 2023.

FIU conservation scientists give trafficked, endangered parrots fighting chance

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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They contacted Paul Reillo, research professor and director of FIU's Tropical Conservation Institute, for assistance.

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  • They contacted Paul Reillo, research professor and director of FIU's Tropical Conservation Institute, for assistance.
  • FIU researchers oversaw DNA species identification, revealing three of the parrots are red-lored Amazons and the other 21 are endangered yellow-naped Amazons.
  • "In high demand as pets with high price tags on their heads, parrots have become innocent victims of human greed.
  • Due to political issues and because the birds are being hand-reared, they are poor candidates for repatriation or release.

INVERSA Leathers Announces Sponsorship for the Florida Python Challenge

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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MIAMI, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INVERSA Leathers, a regenerative materials company that crafts luxurious leathers out of invasive species, is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge© and its Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000. The sponsorship will mark the first time a fashion company has donated to the event to fund restoration of the Florida Everglades.

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  • MIAMI, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INVERSA Leathers, a regenerative materials company that crafts luxurious leathers out of invasive species, is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge© and its Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000.
  • Created and managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the Florida Python Challenge® is an awareness campaign about the global threat of invasive species and the colossal damage Florida's delicate ecosystem has suffered because of invasive python.
  • "INVERSA is proud to support the challenge and the greater conservation effort it represents in Florida.
  • Ron DeSantis, the FWC, SFWMD and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida host the Florida Python Challenge® to raise awareness about invasive species in Florida and their impacts.

Postal Service Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Endangered Species Act with New Stamps

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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WALL, S.D., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50 years ago, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law.

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  • WALL, S.D., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50 years ago, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law.
  • With the release of the new Endangered Species Forever stamps today, the Postal Service is celebrating not only the law, but also the people, organizations and agencies who have worked so hard to protect and save so much.
  • The 20 stamps showcase photographs of endangered animals found within the 50 states and American territories, as well as two North American species living near U.S. borders.
  • "We hope the Endangered Species stamps tell the story of hard work, humanity and hope, while raising awareness about endangered animals and wildlife, and the efforts to protect them."

American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Celebrates 25 Years as the Leader in Indigenous and Cultural Heritage Tourism During U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel & Tourism Week May 7-13, 2023

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) , the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States, celebrates 25 years as the leader in indigenous tourism during the U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 7-13, 2023.

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  • The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) , the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States, celebrates 25 years as the leader in indigenous tourism during the U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 7-13, 2023.
  • Travel serves as a catalyst for a productive U.S. economy and helps power the success of other industries.
  • American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian owned hospitality businesses contribute $14 billion in annual sales to the tourism and hospitality sector in the U.S., according to the Economic Impact of U.S. Indigenous Tourism Businesses Report .
  • These partnerships allow AIANTA to elevate Native destinations among travelers, tour operators, travel agents, and the media while extending the reach of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian owned businesses and ensuring authentic Native experiences.