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Sebago Source Protection: Collaboration, Conservation & Co-Investment in a Drinking Water Supply

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The big conservation issues of our day require collaborations designed for unique systemic challenges, connecting people to the land and natural resources on which they rely. What natural resource do we rely on more than anything? Clean drinking water. This is the story of how Sebago Clean Waters, a watershed at risk, the people and organizations that came together to protect it, and the ways in which they are slowly but surely gaining support from both downstream and watershed communities to bring a holistic approach to fruition.
Topics: Lincoln Institute, Sebago Clean Waters, Conservation Benefits, Clean Water, Climate Resilience, Recreation & Tourism, Collaborative Landscape Conservation, Conservation finance, Forest, Wetland/Water, Regional Conservation Partnership Network, Maine, Case Study, Curriculum, Students
Resource Added June 16, 2022
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Mass Audubon Celebrates Pride Month with Flag Displays at Sanctuaries

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For over four decades, the rainbow Pride flag has been a symbol of hope and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Mass Audubon is flying a newer version of the flag, the Progress Pride flag, to celebrate Pride Month at its wildlife sanctuaries. Learn more about the flag, what it means to Mass Audubon, and more ways to celebrate Pride outdoors.
Topics: Access & Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Audubon, Mass Audubon, Massachusetts
Resource Added June 10, 2022
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Northeast Wilderness Trust Seeks Strategic Communications Director

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A new position, the Director of Strategic Communications will work closely with the Executive Director and be instrumental in designing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and strategic communications strategy. The primary charge of this position is to elevate the profile of Northeast Wilderness Trust and champion the wilderness cause to a wide audience, including media, policy makers, donors, and the general public.
Topics: Northeast Wilderness Trust (NEWT), Wildlands
Resource Added June 10, 2022
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Planting the Seeds of Change in an Overlooked New Haven Neighborhood

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Newhallville is a one-square-mile residential New Haven neighborhood that is home to 7,000 residents and has no library, no grocery stores, no community center, and no medical services. Though it is separated from Yale University by just one street and sits next to the popular Farmington Canal trail, until a few years ago, the neighborhood had no park and not one place to sit outdoors. A lot has changed through the leadership and partnership of Doreen Akubakar, Founder and Director of CPEN (Community Place-making Engagement Network).
Topics: Access & Inclusion, Advocacy, Communities, Land stewardship, Urban, Events, Connecticut
June 9, 2022
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The RCP Network Gathering – An Archive

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Topics: Access & Inclusion, Collaborative Landscape Conservation, Regional Conservation Partnership Network
June 1, 2022
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Hudson Highlands Elevates Stories of Injustice in New Series

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The Hudson Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is dedicated to addressing the historic disparities in conservation work by committing to inclusive community outreach and events, diverse hiring practices, safe and equitable access to nature, clean water for all our communities, and amplifying stories from communities of color. They have taken steps to act on this commitment through their Relearning Highlands History series and related initiatives.
Topics: Access & Inclusion, Land Protection, Regional Conservation Partnership Network, Connecticut, Articles
Resource Added June 1, 2022
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Infrastructure Law Includes Funding Opportunities for Tribal Governments and Entities 

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes more than $15 billion in specific funding for Tribal Governments and Entities. Programs funded by the law span several sectors, including transportation, water, resilience, energy, environment, and broadband.
Topics: Land Justice, Conservation finance, Funding Trends, Regional Conservation Partnership Network
Initiative: Funding
Resource Added May 24, 2022
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Green Space and Health Care Costs Connect in New Study

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A recent study shows that those living in areas with more green space are happier and healthier. This can lead to lower healthcare costs.
Author(s): Jackie Rigley
Topics: Access & Inclusion, Environmental Justice, Land Justice, Conservation Benefits, Economic Opportunity, Health, Communities, Communities, News & Stories, Science & Research, Land Use
May 18, 2022
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Biden Administration Launches $1 Billion “America the Beautiful” Challenge

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On April 11, 2022, the Biden administration launched the $1 billion “America the Beautiful” Challenge, which will fund locally led ecosystem restoration and conservation projects throughout the United States.
Topics: Access & Inclusion, Conservation Benefits, Conservation finance, Regional Conservation Partnership Network, Articles
Resource Added May 10, 2022
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