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Jefferson Health and Air Methods Partner in Carbon Offset Program

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JeffSTAT, Jefferson Health’s medical transportation service, and Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical services provider, have partnered together as part of a carbon offset program with the National Forest Foundation—the first of its kind in the air medical services field.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JeffSTAT, Jefferson Health’s medical transportation service, and Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical services provider, have partnered together as part of a carbon offset program with the National Forest Foundation—the first of its kind in the air medical services field.
  • Air Methods and Jefferson Health together provide approximately 2,300 patient flights per year.
  • By partnering with JeffSTAT on this program, we are demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” said Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams.
  • Jefferson Health’s new carbon offset program is one of many ways that the organization is working to improve environmental health.

SunnyMac Celebrates Earth Day with Major Tree Planting Initiative in Partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF)

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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In celebration of Earth Day and reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship, SunnyMac is proud to announce a significant ecological initiative in partnership with the NFF.

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  • In celebration of Earth Day and reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship, SunnyMac is proud to announce a significant ecological initiative in partnership with the NFF.
  • For every solar system installed and for every tree removed to enhance system productivity, SunnyMac plants a new tree.
  • This Earth Day, the company is excited to accelerate these efforts and catch up on all tree planting for past installations.
  • The National Forest Foundation works on behalf of the American public to inspire personal and meaningful connections to our National Forests.

Triadex Services Partners with National Forest Foundation to Plant 10,000 Trees in Environmental Offset Initiative

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Triadex Services, a premier provider of data-driven, hyperlocal marketing solutions, proudly announces its partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as a corporate partner, pledging in 2024 to plant 10,000 trees as part of its Environmental Offset Program. This initiative reflects Triadex Services' and its customers' dedication to environmental sustainability and its ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in communities across the United States.

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  • Triadex Services Pledges to Plant 10,000 Trees with NFF, Enhancing Eco-Sustainability
    TAMPA, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Triadex Services, a premier provider of data-driven, hyperlocal marketing solutions, proudly announces its partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as a corporate partner, pledging in 2024 to plant 10,000 trees as part of its Environmental Offset Program.
  • "Our partnership with the National Forest Foundation underscores our commitment to environmental sustainability through the planting of 10,000 trees," said Greg Mesaros, CEO at Triadex.
  • Through partnerships with organizations like the National Forest Foundation, Triadex Services is proud to be at the forefront of environmental stewardship in the marketing industry.
  • For more information about Triadex Services' Environmental Offset Program, visit https://www.triadexservices.com/about-triadex/triadex-cares/ .

Groundbreaking lawsuit takes aim at U.S. Forest Service's timber targets

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The case centers around the Forest Service's alleged failure to properly study the massive environmental and climate impacts of its timber targets and the logging projects it designs to fulfill them.

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  • The case centers around the Forest Service's alleged failure to properly study the massive environmental and climate impacts of its timber targets and the logging projects it designs to fulfill them.
  • Each year, the Forest Service and Department of Agriculture set timber targets, which the Forest Service is required to meet through logging on public lands.
  • But rising timber targets push the agency to clearcut forests and log carbon-dense mature and old-growth forests.
  • Internal Forest Service documents show that achieving timber targets is the agency's "#1 priority."

Patten Properties Announces Nature Inspired Acreage Community in Texas - The Estates of Texas Grand Ranch

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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WALKER COUNTY, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Patten Properties is proud to announce the first-time release of The Estates of Texas Grand Ranch.

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  • WALKER COUNTY, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Patten Properties is proud to announce the first-time release of The Estates of Texas Grand Ranch.
  • This wooded paradise is the newest high-elevation acreage community from the developers of Texas Grand Ranch - the fastest selling acreage community in Texas.
  • The Estates is a private and secluded wooded community with low taxes, close proximity to the State Park, National Forest and Lake Conroe with direct easy access to I-45.
  • For more information about The Estates and to schedule a private tour, please visit txgrandranch.com or contact (833) 447-3773.

National Forest Foundation (NFF) President & CEO, Mary Mitsos to transition out ahead of the next phase of the organization's growth

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the only congressionally chartered non-profit for the United States Forest Service (USFS), announced that its President and CEO, Mary Mitsos, will step down from her role as the organization embarks on its next phase of growth.

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  • MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the only congressionally chartered non-profit for the United States Forest Service (USFS), announced that its President and CEO, Mary Mitsos, will step down from her role as the organization embarks on its next phase of growth.
  • "We cannot fully express our gratitude to Mary and the impact she has had on the NFF, our talented staff, partners, and the communities we serve.
  • She added, "It has been my honor and privilege to lead this organization as President & CEO for the past seven years.
  • "I have had the honor of working with Mary for decades," said Randy Moore, Chief of the United States Forest Service.

Vail Resorts Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity for Second Consecutive Year & Achieves 2030 Energy-Efficiency Goal Early

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN), announced the release of its 2022/23 Environmental & Social Responsibility Report. In 2017, Vail Resorts announced Commitment to Zero, a bold goal to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030, including zero net emissions, zero waste to landfill, and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat.

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  • Key highlights include the following:
    Achieved 100% renewable electricity for the second consecutive year across the company's 37 North American resorts.
  • Achieved energy efficiency goal ahead of the company's 2030 target, driven by $10 million in on-mountain energy-saving investments since 2018.
  • Partnered with 53 nonprofits that provide equitable access by offering adaptive programming across 30 resorts in the Vail Resorts network.
  • Vail Resorts offers robust mental health resources, including six free counseling sessions per year for employees, their dependents, and roommates.

Protecting Watersheds and Preventing Catastrophic Wildfire: Yuba I Forest Resilience Bond Returns Investor Capital, Driving Successful Restoration Efforts on the Tahoe National Forest

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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In a conservation finance industry milestone, the Yuba I FRB returned all investor capital in line with expectations, financing restoration efforts on a 15,000 acre planning area on the Tahoe National Forest, which reduced the risk of catastrophic wildfire.

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  • In a conservation finance industry milestone, the Yuba I FRB returned all investor capital in line with expectations, financing restoration efforts on a 15,000 acre planning area on the Tahoe National Forest, which reduced the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
  • Planning was completed by USFS, who chose the NFF to manage the implementation of restoration activities on the Tahoe National Forest.
  • "The Forest Resilience Bond's success underscores the necessity of scaling finance models for ecosystem restoration to mitigate wildfire risks."
  • This partnership has attracted over $150 million in funding to continue forest restoration work in the North Yuba watershed.

Boxed Water™ Launches Minions-Inspired Cartons Based On Illumination's Beloved Brand

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise. Following the Jurassic World partnership, the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons. The most sustainable water brand on the market is drawing attention to its continued sustainability efforts, especially as they relate to the brand's tree planting initiatives across the U.S.

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  • HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise.
  • Following the Jurassic World partnership , the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons.
  • Boxed Water™ also requires 43% less fossil fuel use than its plastic counterparts and a 50% lower carbon footprint than aluminum canned water.
  • To learn more about Boxed Water and its sustainability efforts, visit https://boxedwater.com/ or follow them on Instagram , Facebook or TikTok .

Acrow Bridges Reconnect Routes Closed After Flooding in San Luis Obispo County, California

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to announce two of its modular steel bridges were installed recently to reconnect flood-damaged routes in different locations within San Luis Obispo County in California’s Central Coast region.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to announce two of its modular steel bridges were installed recently to reconnect flood-damaged routes in different locations within San Luis Obispo County in California’s Central Coast region.
  • Because the route is used by first responders and for evacuation in the event of fire, San Luis Obispo County quickly built a temporary access road, but required a longer-term detour solution.
  • The modular bridge is expected to be in place for several years until a permanent crossing is designed and constructed.
  • The bridges were rented to Souza Construction, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, who was the installation contractor under contract to San Luis Obispo County on both projects.