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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: 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 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 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 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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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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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 Cristi�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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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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November 15, 2005: Nature Conservancy Statement on the Impact of Hurricane Stan
As communities along the US Gulf Coast and Florida struggle to get back to normal after Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, another deadly storm, Hurricane Stan, has brought destruction to the Meso-American countries of Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras.
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Christa M. Mehard
Mesoamerica & Caribbean Region
831-333-1928
cmehard@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 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 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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July 08, 2005: Nature Conservancy Announces $1 Million Donation from Nestlé Waters to Preserve Threatened Waters
With a donation from Nestlé Waters North America, The Nature Conservancy announced a project to protect important freshwater ecosystems across the United States. Nestlé Waters, the world’s largest manufacturer of bottled water, is donating one million dollars over the next five years to support the Conservancy’s efforts to advance sustainable water management practices on Caddo Lake in Texas and on the Rivanna River in Virginia.
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Emily Whitted
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-8745
ewhitted@tnc.org
Jane Lazgin
Nestlé Waters North America
(203) 863-0240 |
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July 05, 2005: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Recovery Team for Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Less than a month after the Big Woods Conservation Partnership partners announced the ivory-billed woodpecker had been rediscovered in the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service named the first members of a range-wide recovery team that will craft a roadmap for the conservation of this extraordinary bird.
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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July 05, 2005: Statement of Steve McCormick of The Nature Conservancy on the Passing of Senator Gaylord Nelson
Statement of Steve McCormick, President of The Nature Conservancy, on the Passing of Sen. Gaylord Nelson. While Senator Gaylord Nelson may be best remembered as the father of Earth Day, his conservation legacy extends well beyond the annual event that he launched 35 years ago.
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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June 21, 2005: Recreation and Conservation Groups Urge Congress To Preserve Conservation Easements Tax Incentives
Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Groups Urge Congress To Preserve Vital Conservation Tax Incentive Tool
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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June 16, 2005: Nature Conservancy Commends Report as Critical Step Toward National System of Marine Protected Areas
The Nature Conservancy today commended the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee for unanimously approving its first report on the creation of a national network of marine protected areas, and called for continued cooperation between the public and private sectors to make such a network a reality.
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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June 08, 2005: Nature Conservancy Oral Testimony: Senate Finance Committee Staff Report and Hearing
Mr. Chairman, Senator Baucus and members of the Senate Finance Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present the views of The Nature Conservancy at this hearing on tax incentives for land conservation.
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Jordan Peavey
(703) 841-5980
jpeavey@tnc.org |
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June 08, 2005: Nature Conservancy Written Testimony: Senate Finance Committee Staff Report and Hearing
Mr. Chairman, Senator Baucus and members of the Senate Finance Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present the views of The Nature Conservancy at this hearing on tax incentives for land conservation and on your report on our organization and our conservation practices.
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Jordan Peavey
(703) 841-5980
jpeavey@tnc.org |
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June 07, 2005: Review of Senate Finance Committee Staff Report on The Nature Conservancy
Review of Senate Finance Committee Staff Report on The Nature Conservancy: The Senate Finance Committee’s investigation confirms that The Nature Conservancy’s reputation as a leading and innovative conservation organization is well deserved.
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Jordan Peavey
(703) 841-5980
jpeavey@tnc.org |
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June 07, 2005: Nature Conservancy Statement: Release of Senate Finance Committee Staff Report and Senate Hearing
Nature Conservancy Statement on the Release of Senate Finance Committee Staff Report and Senate Hearing: The Senate Finance Committee released a Staff report marking the conclusion of its two-year review of The Nature Conservancy.
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Jordan Peavey
(703) 841-5980
jpeavey@tnc.org |
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May 24, 2005: Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: Ecosystems, Economic Choices and Human Well-Being
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: Ecosystems, Economic Choices and Human Well-Being
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Jennifer Denney
703-247-3671
jdenney@tnc.org |
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May 18, 2005: Nature Conservancy Further Restructures Board of Directors to Strengthen Organization’s Governance
Nature Conservancy Further Restructures Board of Directors to Strengthen Organization’s Governance: Changes to Board of Directors Part of Continuous Improvement Effort. The Nature Conservancy announced that it had made major changes in the structure and size of its Board of Directors to strengthen organizational oversight.
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Jordan Peavey
(703) 841-5980
jpeavey@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2005: Long Thought Extinct, Ivory-billed Woodpecker Rediscovered in Big Woods of Arkansas, ivory-bill bird
Press Release: Long Thought Extinct, Ivory-billed Woodpecker Rediscovered in Big Woods of Arkansas: Multiple sightings, video footage show bird survives in vast forested areas, ivory-bill bird, ivory-billed, woodpecker
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: The Search Team
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: The Search Team, bio, biography, biographies, quote, quotes
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: Bottomland Hardwood Forests of Mississippi Delta
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: Bottomland Hardwood Forests of Mississippi Delta
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: The Natural History of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: The Natural History of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: History of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: History of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: The Search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: The Search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: The Nature Conservancy and The Big Woods
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: The Nature Conservancy and The Big Woods
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 28, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Simeon Moss
607-255-2281
sfm4@cornell.edu |
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April 28, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: Ivory-bill Search Technology
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fact Sheet: Ivory-bill Search Technology
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Steve Ertel
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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April 18, 2005: A Simple Earth Day 2005 Activity from The Nature Conservancy
A Simple Earth Day 2005 Activity from The Nature Conservancy: Send Free E-Cards to Friends and Family - Spread the importance of Conserving Earth’s last great places this Earth Day 2005
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Megan Stanley
703-841-8764
mstanley@tnc.org |
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April 12, 2005: Purchase of 46,000-acre Ranch Will Protects Threatened Janos Grasslands, Prairie Dogs
The Nature Conservancy and its Mexican partner Pronatura Noreste today announced the purchase of a 46,000-acre cattle ranch in Mexico’s northern Janos Valley, one of North America’s last remaining desert grasslands and home to a variety of rare animals including the world’s largest complex of black-tailed prairie dog colonies.
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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April 06, 2005: Nature Conservancy Releases Legislative Proposals to Strengthen Conservation Easements
The Nature Conservancy today released a set of legislative proposals designed to strengthen the laws and regulations governing conservation easements and help end abuses of this critically important conservation tool.
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Jordan Peavey
(703) 841-5980
jpeavey@tnc.org |
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April 04, 2005: Nigel Purvis Named Nature Conservancy Vice President of External Affairs and Policy
Nigel Purvis Named Nature Conservancy Vice President of External Affairs and Policy: The Nature Conservancy today announced Nigel Purvis as its new Vice President and Managing Director of External Affairs and Policy.
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Emily Whitted
703-841-8745
ewhitted@tnc.org |
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March 30, 2005: The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) - The Time to Choose: The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: The Time to Choose: The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, The Nature Conservancy
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Jennifer Denney
The Nature Conservancy
703-247-3671
jdenney@tnc.org |
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March 18, 2005: Inauguration Opens Nearly 150,000 Acres of Protected Chilean Rainforest to the Public for First Time
Inauguration Opens Nearly 150,000 Acres of Protected Chilean Rainforest to the Public for First Time: A history of deforestation and neglect comes officially to a close for a vast stretch of some of the most threatened and biologically rich temperate rainforest in the world.
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Karen Foerstel, Nature Conservancy
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org
Kerry Green Zobor, WWF
202-778-9509
kerry.zobor@wwfus.org |
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March 11, 2005: Business, Governments and Conservationists Hold Unprecedented Gathering to Combat Illegal Logging
Business, Governments and Conservationists Hold Unprecedented Gathering to Combat Illegal Logging: Gathering in Hong Kong takes first steps to launch coordinated effort against illegal wood
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Karen Foerstel
(++1) 703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org
Gary Dunning
(++1) 203-627-8757
gary.dunning@yale.edu |
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March 07, 2005: Birds Flock to Fire Escapes, Convenience Stores, and Hotels to Survive Migratory Flights Across Hemi
Birds Flock to “Fire Escapes,” “Convenience Stores,” and “Hotels” to Survive Migratory Flights Across Hemisphere: As birds return North during spring migration, scientists call for protection of small but critical “stopover” sites across the country
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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February 24, 2005: First Environmental Survey of Tsunami Damage Shows Sri Lankan Coasts and Forests Hurt but Rebounding
First Environmental Survey of Tsunami Damage Shows Sri Lankan Coasts and Forests Hurt but Rebounding: Survey by The Nature Conservancy and Sri Lankan officials find coral reefs still standing, but debris and pollution pose grave threats to marine areas
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Emily Whitted
703-841-8745
ewhitted@tnc.org |
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February 23, 2005: 10th Annual St. Croix Coral Reef Swim to Benefit The Nature Conservancy
10th Annual St. Croix Coral Reef Swim to Benefit The Nature Conservancy: Race to Take Place October 22-23, 2005 at The Buccaneer in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Emily Whitted
(703) 841-8745
ewhitted@tnc.org
Beth Preddy
(239) 435-3938
beth@preddypr.com |
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February 18, 2005: U.S. Drives Conservation Worldwide: American Support Key to Sustaining Biodiversity
U.S. Drives Conservation Worldwide: American Support Key to Sustaining Biodiversity. Providing financial assistance to help developing nations sustainably manage their natural resources offers a powerful and worthwhile opportunity for American leadership, according to leading conservation organizations in a recently released report on key federal programs that fund nature conservation efforts around the world.
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Jordan Peavey
(703) 841-5980
jpeavey@tnc.org |
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February 16, 2005: Kyoto Protocol, Global Warming, Climate Change: Statement on the Enactment of the Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol is a key first step to help slow the onslaught of global warming and benefit conservation efforts. But the Protocol alone is not the final answer.
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Steve Ertel
The Nature Conservancy
(703) 841-2652
sertel@tnc.org |
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January 25, 2005: Scientists to Conduct First Environmental Assessment of Sri Lanka National Parks Damaged by Tsunami
Scientists to Conduct First Environmental Assessment of Sri Lanka National Parks Damaged by Tsunami: The Nature Conservancy Joins Local Scientists to Study Impact on Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Wetlands and Forest Areas
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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January 12, 2005: Kofi Annan, World Leaders, NGOs Announce $20 Million for Protecting Coral Reefs, Island Resources
Kofi Annan Joins World Leaders and NGOs to Announce $20 Million for Protecting Coral Reefs and Island Resources: Governments, private groups launch multinational strategy to protect threatened island resources
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Karen Foerstel (United States)
(++1) 703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org
Gerald Miles (Mauritius)
(++61) 410-214-997
gmiles@tnc.org |
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January 06, 2005: Michigan Governor Granholm, Nature Conservancy Announce Deal to Protect UP Land, Economic Interests
Governor Granholm of Michigan, Nature Conservancy Announce Deal to Protect UP Land, Economic Interests: Largest Conservation Project in State’s History Supported by The Forestland Group and Foundation Community
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Melissa Soule, Nature Conservancy
517-316-2268
msoule@tnc.org
Liz Boyd, Michigan Governor's Office
517-335-6397
boyde@michigan.gov |
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January 05, 2005: Statement from Nature Conservancy President Steve McCormick on Tsunami Disaster and Relief Efforts
Statement from Nature Conservancy President Steve McCormick on the Tsunami Disaster and Relief Efforts
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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January 05, 2005: Tsunami Leaves Behind Human Devastation and Environmental Damage that May Take Decades to Recover
Tsunami Leaves Behind Human Devastation and Environmental Damage that May Take Decades to Recover: Scientists Begin to Assess Damaged Marine and Coastal Resources That Will Impact Local Economy and Livelihoods for Years to Come
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Karen Foerstel
703-841-3932
kfoerstel@tnc.org |
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January 04, 2005: The Nature Conservancy Teams up with Partners to Protect New York’s Adirondacks
The Nature Conservancy Teams up with Partners to Protect More Than 100,000 Acres in New York’s Adirondacks: 104,000-acre deal protects jobs, traditional land uses and ecological resources
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Emily Whitted/The Nature Conservancy
703/841-8745
ewhitted@tnc.org
Tom Howard/Domtar Industries Inc.
207/623-7227
Tom Morrow/The Lyme Timber Company
603/643-3300 |
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January 03, 2005: The Nature Conservancy Partners with Rare to Build Local Support for Conservation
The Nature Conservancy Partners with Rare to Build Local Support for Conservation: Thirty campaigns to target public apathy and catalyze change
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Emily Whitted, The Nature Conservancy
703-841-8745
ewhitted@tnc.org
Amy Appleby, Rare
703-265-2463
aappleby@rareconservation.org |
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December 09, 2004: Nature Conservancy Statement on President Bush's Announcement that Gale Norton Will Continue to Serv
Nature Conservancy Statement on President Bush's Announcement that Gale Norton Will Continue to Serve as Secretary of the Interior
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Tom Cassidy
703-841-4527
tcassidy@tnc.org |
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March 14, 2002: The Nature Conservancy Protects 9,000 Acres Adjoining Historic Homestead Resort
Conservancy completes its single largest land purchase in Virginia with $6 million acquisition on Warm Springs Mountain
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Daniel White
Phone: (434) 295-6106
E-mail: dwhite@tnc.org |
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January 04, 2001: International Paper and The Nature Conservancy Announce Conservation Agreement for Adirondacks
International Paper and The Nature Conservancy today announced a historic agreement that will conserve the forested character of the Adirondack Park.
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Michael Carr, Executive Director
Adirondack Nature Conservancy
(518) 576-2082
Steve Dennin, Executive Director
The Nature Conservancy (New York Chapter)
(212) 997-1880
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