Podcasts about The Conservation Fund

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Disney's Conservation Fund. The guys chat the history of the Conservation Fund and Walt Disney's impact on the parks and company with his passion for nature. On the patreon side Joe and Justin chat their top five events they would absolutely not attend and why. Have you ever experienced any of these events. Tell us your experience at the private DDP Patreon Facebook Group. BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND GET ACCESS TO THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP AND WEEKLY EXTRA CONTENT. If you would like to support all of the Disney Dads shows and help us bring you more content commercial free, click the link patreon.com/ddptoday Book your next Disney vacation with Justin and Jamie at Away With Me Travel. Contact them today to start the magical planning process at show@awaywithmetravel.com

Dave Johnson is a retired-zookeeper-turned-conservation-hero. His conservation organization Katie Adamson Conservation Fund helps support conservation projects all over the world from snow leopards in Nepal and jaguars in Brazil, to elephants in Asia and rhinos in Africa. Today, he talks about his trips and partnerships to help zookeepers find even more purpose and rejuvenation in their work by involving them in his conservation trips.Learn more about Dave and his work at Katie Adamson Conservation Fund. Katie's Night is August 23.

The Charlotte region is on track to lose about 19,400 acres of farmland by 2040. The Carolina Farms Fund aims to prevent that.The Carolina Farms Fund is a new initiative from the Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit dedicated to environmental preservation and economic development. The Carolina Farms Fund aims to protect 5,000 acres in the Charlotte region as working farms and to match farmers to those properties with a path toward ownership.The fund was started in November of 2023 by Tim Belk, the former chairman and CEO of Belk. Belk's passion for farming comes from the organic farm he started with his wife, Sarah, in 2017, called Wild Hope Farm, in Chester.On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, staff writer Lindsey Banks sits down to talk to Tim Belk, fund program manager Aaron Newton, and Cherie Jzar, who co-owns Deep Roots CPS Farm, which was the first farm to partner with the Carolina Farms Fund, with her husband, Wisdom. They discuss how the fund works and why preserving local farmland is important. This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Peg Khoring Cichon is retired as the Midwest Director of the Conservation Fund and she talks with Jonny about farmland preservation.  Thank A Farmer is presented by the Berrien County Farm Bureau, with support from Greenmark Equipment, Culby's Landscape Supply, Big C Lumber, and Twin Maple Orchard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt interviews Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund (TCF), who is revolutionizing conservation by integrating environmental protection with economic growth.TCF operates in all 50 states, pioneering innovative financing and partnerships to safeguard nature, wildlife, and enhance communities to increase economic opportunityLarry's leadership embodies a forward-looking approach, recognizing conservation as pivotal in addressing contemporary challenges.Keep up with Larry and The Conservation Fund on their website, LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.Make sure to check out our sponsor for today's episode at Vala Alta using this link for 15% off.

This podcast episode with Larry Selzer from the Conservation Fund discusses balancing economic development with environmental conservation. Larry discusses the Fund's mission to protect critical lands in the U.S. while supporting sustainable economic activities. "It's not an easy endeavour, because there's a long history, over a century, of keeping these two powerful forces, the environmental movement and the free enterprise system separate in the United States. Our mission is to bring them together to create a mighty river of action," Selzer said. The fund aims to protect five million acres of forest and contribute to the national goal of conserving 30% of U.S. land by 2030. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating conservation with economic vitality and the unique challenges and strategies in achieving these ambitious goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A longstanding debate in the environmental and conservation movements is whether protection of natural resources can be reconciled with their economic development?  Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation about this question with Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund, a Virgina-based nonprofit that buys land for conservation and promotes sustainable economic development. TCF works with public agencies to acquire land and hold it until the agencies are ready to purchase it back.  And the organization focuses on protecting working forests and farms, which provide clean air, clean water, and jobs for rural communities.

This week's show focuses on upland birds, forests and conservation.  Larry Selzer, the President and CEO of the Conservation Fund, tells you how their non-profit group is saving millions of acres.  Meanwhile Jared Wiklund, the spokesman for both Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, shares reports about how pheasant and quail broods are faring across the states this summer. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

In episode 75 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Larry Selzer, the CEO of The Conservation Fund, on his journey and the organizations path to being the investment bank for Conservation.Larry Selzer, the CEO of the Conservation Fund, discusses his journey in conservation and the mission of the organization. The Conservation Fund is a nonprofit that buys land for conservation and promotes sustainable economic development. They work with public agencies to acquire land and hold it until the agencies are ready to purchase it back.The organization focuses on protecting working forests and farms, which provide clean air, clean water, and jobs for rural communities. Selzer also discusses the importance of carbon markets and the need for regulations to ensure transparency and integrity.TakeawaysThe Conservation Fund buys land for conservation and promotes sustainable economic development.Working forests and farms are important for clean air, clean water, and jobs in rural communities.Carbon markets and carbon credits play a crucial role in achieving climate solutions.Regulations and standards are needed to ensure transparency and integrity in the carbon offset market.The future of conservation lies in the convergence of the environmental movement and the free enterprise system.Sound Bites"Conservation and economic development is where we like to play.""Land conservation is part of the solution to some of our great challenges.""We need to build and deploy hundreds of thousands of miles of new transmission capacity."About The Conservation FundThe Conservation Fund is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1985, committed to the dual goals of environmental preservation and economic development. With a mission to protect America's most critical lands and waters, The Conservation Fund has become a leader in advancing sustainable, community-based conservation efforts.Mission and VisionThe Conservation Fund aims to create solutions that make environmental and economic sense. By blending the benefits of conservation and development, they strive to address pressing environmental challenges while also supporting community prosperity. The organization's vision is a future where both natural and human communities thrive together, ensuring that the natural world is conserved for future generations while current communities benefit from sustainable development.Key Initiatives1. Land Conservation:The Conservation Fund works to protect landscapes critical to the health of America's natural environment. This includes preserving forests, rivers, and wildlife habitats. They acquire land to protect it from development and work with government agencies and private partners to ensure its long-term stewardship.2. Working Lands:Recognizing that productive land use and conservation can go hand in hand, The Conservation Fund supports working forests, farms, and ranches. By promoting sustainable practices, they help landowners manage their lands in ways that support both economic livelihoods and environmental health.3. Community Development:The organization focuses on enhancing community resilience through sustainable development projects. This includes creating parks and green spaces in urban areas, revitalizing historic landmarks, and supporting local economies through eco-friendly tourism and recreation initiatives.4. Waterways and Coasts:The Conservation Fund is dedicated to protecting America's rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. They work to preserve water quality and safeguard critical aquatic ecosystems, ensuring that water resources are managed sustainably for both people and wildlife.5. Climate Solutions:Addressing climate change is a core focus of The Conservation Fund. They implement projects that sequester carbon, restore ecosystems, and promote renewable energy. By integrating climate resilience into their conservation strategies, they help mitigate the impacts of climate change on natural and human communities.Impact and AchievementsSince its inception, The Conservation Fund has protected over 8 million acres of land across the United States. Their innovative approach to conservation finance has enabled them to leverage private, public, and philanthropic investments to achieve significant conservation outcomes. Key achievements include: • Large-scale land acquisitions: Preserving vast tracts of forestland and critical habitats. • Urban green space creation: Transforming underutilized urban areas into community parks and recreational spaces. • Economic benefits: Supporting local economies through eco-friendly initiatives that create jobs and boost tourism. • Climate action: Implementing projects that have sequestered millions of tons of carbon dioxide.CauseartistOur mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative world.⏺ Weekly Podcasts⏺ Weekly Newsletter⏺ Deep Dive Interviews⏺ Community(coming soon)To learn more, please visit causeartist.com.

Send me a messageWelcome to another episode of the Climate Confident podcast! I'm Tom Raftery, and today I had the pleasure of chatting with Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund. Larry shares his fascinating journey from marine biologist to conservation leader, explaining how he's found at the intersection of economic development and environmental preservation.In this episode, Larry discusses the innovative strategies The Conservation Fund employs to conserve land while supporting economic vitality. We delve into the importance of shifting the environmental movement from a position of saying no to one of proactive engagement, particularly in the context of combating climate change. Larry also highlights the Fund's pioneering efforts in financing conservation through green bonds and public-private partnerships.Key takeaways include: the significance of working forests, the need for infrastructure that supports climate resilience, and how conservation easements can balance ecological and economic goals. Larry's insights underscore the vital role of strategic conservation in our fight against climate change.Don't miss this enlightening conversation on how we can protect our natural resources while fostering sustainable development. Tune in now!Support the Show.Podcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Hal Good Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Devaang Bhatt Stephen Carroll Marcel Roquette Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Matt Purdy, direct of forest investments at The Conservation Fund, about the organizations work to protect land and water and make natural areas more accessible to people.

Matt Purdy of the Conservation Fund on protecting forest from fragmentation.

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What is now known as Alabama and the environs of the Deep South, boast exceptional biodiversity and capture the imagination with its rich cultural and historical significance. It is the ancestral home of Cherokees, Choctaws, Muscogee or Creeks, and numerous lesser known Native nations and also the place where civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael planted the seeds of Black Power. Moreover, Dr. King famously marched from Selma to Montgomery, weaving along the Alabama River to manifest a dream of unity. Listen to rich stories of ecological restoration and preservation of places of civil rights history that is Alabama. In 2021, we spoke with Bill Finch of Alabama River Diversity Network and the Paint Rock Forest Research Center, and Phillip Howard, Project Manager of Civil Rights People and Places Initiative. They shared the vision and mission of these non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the extraordinarily diverse natural and human heritage of this essential region. Bill Finch is the founding director of Paint Rock Forest Research Center [https://paintrock.org] and founding partner of the Alabama River Diversity Network [https://alabamarivernetwork.org]. Finch is author of Longleaf, Far As the Eye Can See, an exploration of the potential in North America's most diverse forest ecosystem. He is former conservation director for the Nature Conservancy's Alabama Chapter, and an award-winning writer on gardening, farming and environmental issues. Phillip Howard is Project Manager for The Conservation Fund's Civil Rights People and Places Initiative. He recently produced a film about the Campsites of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail called 54 Miles to Home. Carry Kim, Co-Host of EcoJustice Radio. An advocate for ecosystem restoration, Indigenous lifeways, and a new humanity born of connection and compassion, she is a long-time volunteer for SoCal350, member of Ecosystem Restoration Camps, and a co-founder of the Soil Sponge Collective, a grassroots community organization dedicated to big and small scale regeneration of Mother Earth. 54 Miles to Home: https://vimeo.com/591288364 Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/conserving-civil-rights-history-and-biological-diversity-in-alabama/ Support the Podcast: https://socal350.org/contribute-to-socal-350-climate-action/ Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Interview by Carry Kim Intro by Jessica Aldridge Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 122 Image: EJR with thanks to Bill Finch and Phillip Howard

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and Elizabeth help a listener who's actually written in to us before — but this time, he needs help with his brawling toddler. How can parents help their littler kids simmer down – and older kids defend themselves – before anyone gets hurt? We'll also share some of the letters and voicemails that listeners have sent in recently. And we're doing a round of recommendations, with a twist: in the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we're sharing charities that we love to support.  Zak recommends: Standing Together Elizabeth recommends: Conservation Fund (or, sign up for a beach/river/creek clean up) Jamilah recommends: Girls for Gender Equity  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Podcast produced by Maura Currie and Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and Elizabeth help a listener who's actually written in to us before — but this time, he needs help with his brawling toddler. How can parents help their littler kids simmer down – and older kids defend themselves – before anyone gets hurt? We'll also share some of the letters and voicemails that listeners have sent in recently. And we're doing a round of recommendations, with a twist: in the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we're sharing charities that we love to support.  Zak recommends: Standing Together Elizabeth recommends: Conservation Fund (or, sign up for a beach/river/creek clean up) Jamilah recommends: Girls for Gender Equity  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Podcast produced by Maura Currie and Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and Elizabeth help a listener who's actually written in to us before — but this time, he needs help with his brawling toddler. How can parents help their littler kids simmer down – and older kids defend themselves – before anyone gets hurt? We'll also share some of the letters and voicemails that listeners have sent in recently. And we're doing a round of recommendations, with a twist: in the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we're sharing charities that we love to support.  Zak recommends: Standing Together Elizabeth recommends: Conservation Fund (or, sign up for a beach/river/creek clean up) Jamilah recommends: Girls for Gender Equity  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Podcast produced by Maura Currie and Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and Elizabeth help a listener who's actually written in to us before — but this time, he needs help with his brawling toddler. How can parents help their littler kids simmer down – and older kids defend themselves – before anyone gets hurt? We'll also share some of the letters and voicemails that listeners have sent in recently. And we're doing a round of recommendations, with a twist: in the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we're sharing charities that we love to support.  Zak recommends: Standing Together Elizabeth recommends: Conservation Fund (or, sign up for a beach/river/creek clean up) Jamilah recommends: Girls for Gender Equity  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Podcast produced by Maura Currie and Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and Elizabeth help a listener who's actually written in to us before — but this time, he needs help with his brawling toddler. How can parents help their littler kids simmer down – and older kids defend themselves – before anyone gets hurt? We'll also share some of the letters and voicemails that listeners have sent in recently. And we're doing a round of recommendations, with a twist: in the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we're sharing charities that we love to support.  Zak recommends: Standing Together Elizabeth recommends: Conservation Fund (or, sign up for a beach/river/creek clean up) Jamilah recommends: Girls for Gender Equity  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Podcast produced by Maura Currie and Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Crockett joins us to share his expertise as the executive director of the Shark Conservation Fund (SCF). Lee shares how donors founded SCF and pooled funds to form strategic partnerships that conserve the shark population. Lee explains the difference between the regular nonprofit and the pooled donor strategy, while also offering words of wisdom for those using this strategy. Episode Highlights:The History of The Shark Conservation Fund (SCF)International CollaborationThe difference between a regular nonprofit and a pooled fund like SCFLee Crockett Bio:As executive director of the Shark Conservation Fund (SCF), Lee is responsible for designing and implementing programmatic and grantmaking strategies, managing SCF's grantmaking portfolio and staff, forming strategic partnerships with NGOs and other funders, fundraising, ensuring strong operations and governance, and representing the SCF to governments, NGOs, philanthropists, and the public.Prior to joining the SCF, Lee spent 20 years working on fisheries management at the state, interstate, federal, and international levels with both the US. Government and the non-profit sector. Most recently, he was the Director of U.S. Oceans for The Pew Charitable Trusts where he led Pew's efforts to establish policies to end overfishing and promote ecosystem-based fisheries management. Before joining Pew, Crockett was executive director of the Marine Fish Conservation Network, the largest U.S. coalition dedicated to promoting the sustainable management of ocean fish. Prior to that, he was a fishery biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Service, leading agency efforts to protect essential fish habitat. He also served as a staff member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.Crockett holds a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in biological oceanography from the University of Connecticut.Links:Marine Fish Conservation Network https://conservefish.orgShark Conservation Fund https://www.sharkconservationfund.org CITIES https://cites.org/eng/disc/species.php If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/88-elizabeth-basthttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/95-Guide-Rahrhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/148-Sybil-Speak-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-and-Pooled%20Funds Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources that include special free short video mini-courses, templates, and key checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy-to-view PDFs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil athttps://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

In this EMERGENCY BONUS episode, Jason talks with Don Rank of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Don is the PA Chairman of the BHA and a returning guest. He fills us in on a specific amendment to HB 1300, a state budget bill. This amendment redirects (STEALS) $150 million from the Game Fund and allocates that money for alternate spending. Listen in as Don explains how this is a terrible financial decision for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, hunters, conservationists, and outdoors people of all kinds. Organizations in opposition to the amended bill: Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Conservation Voters of PA, Ducks Unlimited, Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Lancaster Farmland Trust, Natural Lands, PennFuture, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Sierra Club PA Chapter, The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy PA/DE Chapter, The Trust for Public Land, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Trout Unlimited, WeConservePA, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, American Sportfishing Association, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Congressional Sportsmen Federation, Delta Waterfowl, Hunters for Sunday Hunting, National Deer Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists, Pheasants Forever/ Quail Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, SCI: First for Hunters...AND GROWING!

This week on The Land Show our host Jonathan Goode speaks with: Andrew Schock, Southeast Regional Director of The Conservation Fund, about their recent acquisition of 23,000 acres in Monroe County to help preserve the Red Hills Salamander. https://www.conservationfund.org/ Bethany O'Rear, Regional Extension Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, updates us on what the hot summer is doing to local gardeners and farmers in the area. Bethany also shares about several programs and The Sow app available to you. http://www.aces.edu Russ Walters brings us up to date on his peanut and cotton crops in Covington County, Alabama in our Farmland Report. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/Russ-Walters William Lyon shares about a very nice bow that his son, Will, recently built and describes the process of constructing a primitive bow in our Outdoor Update. www.selandgroup.com/agents/william-lyon Thanks to our generous sponsors that make it possible to bring you The Land Show every week: Alabama Ag Credit, Alabama Farmers Federation, Poultry South, First South Farm Credit, The Land Report, LandThink, Southeastern Land Group, and LandFlip.  

Longtime trainer and conservationist Julie Scardina reflects on her time filming Mountain Gorillas with Jack Hanna in Rwanda a mere decade after the 1994 genocide. Julie has since trekked to view these great apes many times across their range in nearby Uganda.   Since her retirement as ambassador for SeaWorld & Busch Gardens where she helped manage their Conservation Fund, Julie leads Mission Wildlife, raising awareness and funds to support important conservation projects in Africa and elsewhere. Animal Care Software

Meet Abby Spring, the new Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement for the Conservation Fund and our May episode guest. From working at the World Wildlife Fund to serving as the US Spokesperson for the UN World Food Programme, Spring has had a fascinating career supporting sustainable development. Hear about her experience uplifting multilateralism, climate resilience, and the conservation of American land. And stay tuned for FFC's final US environmental news segment!

Wendy Millet is the Ranch Director at TomKat Ranch, a 1,800-acre grass-fed cattle ranch located on the California Coast. Wendy has devoted her entire career to conservation and land stewardship, serving in various capacities at well-known conservation organizations such as The Nature Conservancy and The Conservation Fund. And for the past 10+ years, she's been helping the team at TomKat achieve its mission “to provide healthy food on working lands in a way that regenerates the planet and inspires others to action.” In this discussion, we covered a range of topics including the history of TomKat ranch and its current agricultural initiatives, the ranch's commitment to science-based data collection and analysis, what Wendy looks for in potential team members, and a few exciting projects that are in the ranch's near future. We also talked about Wendy's personal connection to the land and her career trajectory, including how she fell in love with western landscapes, her love of transcendentalist authors, her professional experiences with both non-profit and for-profit organizations, and much more. -- Topics covered: 00:54 - What is TomKat Ranch? 3:45 - What does regenerative agriculture mean to TomKat? 6:40 - Is there a blueprint TomKat followed for starting a ranch? 9:30 - The partnership between Point Blue and TomKat 15:45 - How much of Wendy's daily work is influenced by data collected by Point Blue? 18:00 - Keeping everything on the rails at TomKat 19:00 - What does Wendy look for in potential team members? 21:00 - How have California's recent rains affected TomKat? 23:00 - How Kat Taylor has influenced Wendy 27:00 - How does Wendy focus her conservation efforts on the ranch? 29:00 - Acting as a network for learning 30:45 - Projects that can become a larger movement in the future 33:15 - Wendy's upbringing and background  35:00 - Ranch vacation in Jackson and Wendy's return to the West 36:25 - How Wendy's formal education helped to guide her career 39:00 - Florence Williams and The Nature Fix 40:00 - What has Wendy learned from TNC and The Conservation Fund 43:00 - Wendy's work in the financial side of the timber industry  44:50 - Wendy's work with Western Landowners Alliance  47:45 - Young people in agriculture  51:50 - Heroes and mentors of Wendy's  55:35 - Why should a lifelong city dweller care about the land? 56:15 - Common misconceptions about agriculture and ranching 57:00 - Books and podcasts Wendy recommends  58:26 - What music have you been listening to? 59:30 - What gives Wendy hope for the future

Conversation with Aaron Hayworth, Ordained Elder of the United Methodist Church.We discuss his time in Seminary, he shares best practices for Devotional Time and most importantly his work with the Conservation Fund and more specifically the Resourceful Community Group within the Fund.

October 26, 2022 — The Surface Transportation Board, the federal entity that regulates railroads, issued another ruling on the Great Redwood Trail this week, deciding that the agency can convert 176 miles of line to a trail. The Great Redwood Trail Agency will be allowed to railbank the track, which means filling it in with aggregate or dirt so that the railroad ties serve as a frame for the trail. The track runs from Commercial Street in Willits, where the Skunk Train depot is, to just outside Eureka. Robert Pinoli, the President and CEO of Mendocino Railway, the Skunk Train's parent company, did not know what the Agency's plans regarding the depot are. Representatives for the Agency and the State Coastal Conservancy, which is now in charge of the trail, have not addressed our question about the depot. Last week, the Surface Transportation Board rejected Mendocino Railway's bid to purchase thirteen miles of track from the depot to Longvale. A few hours after the Surface Transportation Board's Monday- afternoon approval to railbank the line, Senator Mike McGuire held a virtual Town Hall to unveil the first step of the trail's “master plan,” a process he expects will take two to three years before building the trail can begin. Karyn Gear, of the State Coastal Conservancy, is the Executive Director of the Great Redwood Trail Agency. The Conservancy has been involved in conservation projects on the shoreline as well as inland rivers bearing anadromous fish. Gear spoke about her organization's role in the planning process. “The Conservancy was asked by Senator McGuire and the Legislature to take a leadership role in doing the master planning for this project, and also to help be the interim staff for the Great Redwood Trail Agency,” she began. “The Legislature appropriated ten million dollars to the Conservancy to do just that, to help move this project forward. So the first thing we did, after we started looking for additional staff with expertise to work on this, was to start to develop a request for proposals to look for consulting firms to help with the master planning process.” The Conservancy settled on Alta Planning and Design, which has offices all over the state. McGuire insisted that there is plenty of money for the project, announcing that, “We have the funding sources for all of the trail master plan, and we have money in the bank for construction. We were able to secure ten and a half million dollars in state funds to pay for the staffing and master plan of the Great Redwood Trail. This is going to take us through the next several years of hard work and planning the trail. And a half billion dollars, five hundred million dollars, has been secured for the State Coastal Conservancy for projects that will help us fight our climate crisis and build trails of statewide significance. That includes the Great Redwood Trail.” McGuire and members of the Trail Agency hope that private landowners alongside the trail will take advantage of opportunities to offer hospitality services and amenities to trail users. Wild camping will not be allowed, but the senator enthused about one site that he said has already committed to providing a campground. “Eventually, what you're going to see are authorized camping spots throughout the trail,” he said. “In fact, just last year…the state, along with the Wildland Conservation Board, just purchased the old Lone Pine Ranch,” a remote forested property on the eastern bank of the Eel River, on the border of Mendocino and Trinity counties. It was formerly owned by Dean Witter, who bought it in the 1940's. It stayed in his family until his heirs decided to sell it to conservation groups. The Conservation Fund's website says that, “For many years, our partners at The Wildlands Conservancy owned a 3,000-acre portion of the Lone Pine Ranch. But in 2019, they sought our help to protect the remaining 26,000 acres…The support for this project has been tremendous with the help of Governor Newsom, Secretary of Natural Resources Crowfoot, the Center for Biological Diversity, California Wildlife Conservation Board, and the California State Coastal Conservancy.” McGuire described the property as “some of the most spectacular land that you've ever seen. It's 30,000 acres. It will have 12 miles of riverfront trail. That's going to be our first authorized campground. You're going to have restrooms there, be able to stock up on provisions and water. This is a game changer for the trail.” Deven Young, with Alta Planning and Design, which is preparing the master plan, said that the design could include enhanced access for CalFire vehicles, though McGuire pointed out that trail users are not among the main culprits, when it comes to human-caused fires. And McGuire referred to a ranger service that he hopes to deploy along the trail to pick up trash and assist travelers. Young spoke about ideas to create solar-powered hotspots that would enable hikers to call in emergency responders if someone gets hurt. “A lot of it comes down to wayfinding in and around the corridor itself,” he said. “It's remote. So demarcating and outlining and creating points along the corridor is really critical. As part of that wayfinding, we've actually found remote, really rugged trails have a lot of success using things like bluetooth beacons” with tiny solar panels along the trail, which allow hikers to have cell phone access and call for help. Timelines and exact figures are not available yet. And it will take a separate ruling from the Surface Transportation Board to allow railbanking south of Willits to Ukiah, and on to Cloverdale. Carol Hart, Chairwoman of the Great Redwood Trail Agency, is pushing to make it happen within a lifetime. “And I really hope, for our eighty-year-old plus people who have tuned in, that they are going to get out on this trail,” she enthused. “They are going to get to see the phenomenal Eel River Canyon, and the Founders Trail, and enjoy what this trail will have to offer.”

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund about Conservation Economics, Carbon Capture, and Climate Change.  Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-formShowtimes: 2:31  Nic & Laura Talk Briefly about Conservation Economics3:36 Interview with Larry Selzer Starts8:06  Conservation Economics23:17  Climate Change37:30  Carbon CapturePlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Larry Selzer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-selzer-b243239/Guest Bio:Larry Selzer is president and CEO of The Conservation Fund, one of the nation's top-ranked environmental nonprofits, based in Arlington, VA. The only environmental group in the country chartered for both conservation and economic development, the Fund has protected more than 8.5 million acres since 1985. Prior to being named president and CEO in 2001, Selzer led the Fund's efforts to integrate economic and environmental goals, including its efforts in mitigation, working forest conservation and small business investing.Selzer began his career at the Manomet Center for Conservation Science, conducting research on marine mammal and seabird populations on the eastern outer continental shelf. He serves as the chairman of the American Bird Conservancy, vice chairman of Leading Harvest, and is on the board of Weyerhaeuser. He served as chairman of the Outdoor Foundation and twice served as chair of the Sustainable Forest Initiative, Inc.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! To celebrate, we're discussing the legendary Chupacabra and its Cajun equivalent, the Rougarou. Donate to The Conservation Fund or the Rougarou will get you: https://www.conservationfund.org/

Today's Ag Spotlight is on real American Heroes who help transition veterans from active service to agriculture. Tod Bunting is a retired Air Force major General – with over 30 years of service. He has devoted his post military life to veteran care. Also with us is Virgil Williams who is also a veteran and runs operations at Save Farm. SAVE Farms is a training farm for veterans of all eras and their families. A pathway to farming and healing. Americans celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 to honor our veterans' patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. While this day is a wonderful tribute, there are organizations who honor veterans every single day of the year. The SAVE Farm in Manhattan, KS., is one of them. The concept for the SAVE Farm  began nearly a decade ago, when retired Colonel Gary Lagrange and his daughter saw results from training beekeeping and providing therapy to soldiers at nearby Ft Riley. A non profit was formed by a diverse group of veterans, farm and ranch experts and educators.  With the help of organizations like The Nature Conservancy, and the Conservation Fund, the SAVE Farm is now a reality. It provides therapy as needed and hands-on teaching to veterans and transitioning service members through experienced professionals. They learn how to successfully and sustainably manage cropland, livestock animals, orchards, horticulture, and beekeeping. In 2020, SAVE celebrated a significant milestone - the purchase of 308-acres of farmland for future hands-on training. In 2021, the critical and life-changing work of the SAVE Farm received further support from John Deere through a donation of $200,000 to continue its collaboration with The Nature Conservancy and assist in the completion of training facilities. Learn more about the SAVE Farm at https://www.thesavefarm.org/The American Royal is a non-profit organization based in Kansas City since 1899. They provide opportunities for youth & adults from around the country to compete in Livestock Show, ProRodeo & Horse Shows. Also known for the World Series of Barbecue®, which is their largest fundraiser. Events including the barbecue allow them to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships & support agriculture education programs. https://agr.fyi/amerThe Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

Kelly began her college journey majoring in Journalism, then Graphic Design, and then her love of Literature guided her to finish a degree in English with Teaching Certification.  For a period of time, she describes her path like being inside a pinball machine (can you relate?). Kelly tells us the story of how she was serendipitously led to law school, and eventually to her dream job with The Conservation Fund.  She spent 10 years in Washington, DC during an exciting time in environmental policy, working as a lobbyist (the good kind!) to help secure and preserve public lands.  Kelly tells us about a number of projects she has worked on, and how we can look around to learn how our national park lands and our local public parks are formed and protected.  Whether you are interested in law school, becoming a lobbyist, or have a passion for parks and land conservation, don't miss this enlightening conversation about Kellys' meaningful work. 

What is it like to be an avalanche specialist? A conservationist? A wilderness traveler? A Buddhist? Brad Meiklejohn is a long-time Alaskan who has written a new book titled The Wild Trails that explores these topics and more. On this show Brad discusses the challenges and rewards of helping others and the natural world, including his work on restoring the Eklutna watershed by removing an old dam by working with the Eklutna People and others. His insights on recreation, conservation, and self-growth are based on his work as an avalanche forecaster and educator, co-founder of the American Packrafting Association, his role as the Alaska State Director of the Conservation Fund, and his many significant trips to the Arctic and other wild places. ]]>

On tomorrow's Ag Business episode we are going to be discussing create and outside the box ways of creating off-farm income to support your dreams of farming or your farming lifestyle.  This interview that I conducted with Stacy Funderburke about agricultural easements outside of Atlanta, Georgia back in 2021 is a perfect lead in to tomorrow's episode.   Below are the original show notes. SHOW NOTES There are two fundamental issues that have always plagued me when it comes to farming.  First, what do we do about urban sprawl and disappearing farm ground?  Second, how can a person expect to start a successful farm and be a full-time farmer with land, input, and equipment costs being so high?  So, when I was contacted by The Conservation Fund asking to be on the show and talk about their answers to these questions, I jumped at the chance. The folks at The Conservation Fund are pro-agriculture, and they are particularly fond of locally produced farm goods that follow their model of sustainability.  They also abhor disappearing farm ground.  So, they are working to increase locally produced goods while slowing urban sprawl.  Right now they are doing this in the 30 counties, metro area of Atlanta, Georgia as a pilot project.  But the prospects are very good for expansion. In this episode, I speak with Stacy Funderburke, who is heading up the "Working Farms Fund" on behalf of The Conservation Fund in the Atlanta metro area.  This program aims to pay farmers the actual market cost for their farms.  Once purchased, they place the farms into an agricultural easement so that they will be farmed in perpetuity.  And this is when the fun really starts. Once these two things have taken place they match up the particular farm with an experienced farmer, who has been leasing ground or working as an employee and is looking to start their own enterprise.  Because the land has been placed in an agricultural easement the price is not driven up by demand from developers.  This gives the new farmer a reasonable shot at purchasing the land.  To begin the new farmer enters into a lease on the farm ground with an option to buy. The Conservation Fund helps the new farmer with obtaining resources, sharing equipment, and developing markets.  In exchange, the City Of Atlanta and its surrounding metro area have another local producer who can bring locally grown food to market in that area.  It is a win/win/win situation.  You don't need to be from Georgia to participate in this and be selected as one of the new farmers.  We will tell you all about this in today's episode. Connect with Stacy Funderburke and The Conservation Fund: Website: conservationfund.org Facebook: facebook.com/theconservationfund Instagram: instagram.com/theconservationfund Email: sfunderburke@conservationfund.org More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:  

Thousands of acres of land and water resources are at risk of being destroyed every year in the US. For all the riches the United States has, there's also a need to preserve America's land and water resources. Even more so, the wildlife residing in America's lands and waters is also at risk. The Conservation Fund works to protect the United States' legacy of land and water. Find out how The Conservation Fund finds a solution for climate change. Want to support The Conservation Fund? https://www.conservationfund.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/the-conservation-fund/ 

May 5, 2022 ~ The Director of the Conservation Fund's Great Lakes Office in Bay City talks to Paul about his work on a high tech sturgeon restoration project.

About Brad Meiklejohn is a member of the Rewilding Institute Leadership Council, and he is currently Senior Alaska Representative for The Conservation Fund, where he has worked since 1994. Brad has directed hundreds of conservation projects protecting over 500,000 acres of wild land in Alaska, and he recently completed a major dam removal project on […] Read full article: Episode 87: Lessons From Alaska – Winning The Conservation Battles Ahead While Keeping Your Fire Alive With Brad Meiklejohn

This episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion is really exciting for us because we get to sit down and chat with Charlotte Opal - the executive director of the Forest Conservation Fund, the nonprofit that we donate to! The Forest Conservation Fund is a nonprofit based in Switzerland that chooses forest protection and conservation projects! We talk a lot about the importance of protecting the forest because as Opal says, "No deforestation is not the same thing as forest positive." In this episode Charlotte also tells us about the project that we're supporting with our donations along with several of the other projects that they're working supporting right now. We're impressed with their dedication to working within rainforest areas that are at serious risk from agriculture, and how they always want to help fund projects that are built from within communities. They support forest stewards and indigenous peoples and always promote biodiversity! You can learn more about the Forest Conservation fund on their website: https://www.fundforests.org/ & you can read the full story here: https://livingbranddirectory.com/ep-charlotte-opal-forest-conservation/

Are there unavoidable tradeoffs between human economic development and environmental conservation? Long before there were carbon offsets to help address climate change, there were environmental offsets – or projects undertaken to counterbalance significant but unavoidable negative impacts to wetlands, streams, and other important natural resources caused by infrastructure, commercial, industrial, or residential development. In the U.S., these sorts of projects are actually mandated by various state and federal environmental permitting regulations. But many of us – including many environmentalists – are completely unaware of the environmental offset market and how it works. In this episode, Chad Reed sits down with Nick Dilks, Managing Partner at Ecosystem Investment Partners (or EIP). EIP acquires, restores, and permanently protects conservation properties and sells the mitigation credits generated by the projects to a diverse group of customers who must offset their unavoidable environmental impacts. Nick discusses EIP's role in the environmental offset and mitigation banking markets in support of environmental restoration at scale. Note that EIP is a client of Hannon Armstrong.We also note and celebrate today the one year anniversary of the launch of the Climate Positive Podcast. With support from Hannon Armstrong, Chad, Hilary, and Gil started this podcast to delve into both the personal stories of the leaders, innovators, and changemakers driving our climate positive future and the sometimes wonky details of the wide array of climate positive topics and initiatives these leaders are engaged with. We encourage you to check out each of our first year's 20 episodes, and we thank you for listening. LinksEcosystem Investment PartnersThe Conservation FundCopperas Stream Mitigation BankEpisode recorded March 10, 2022

Aquaponics is often described as the combination of recirculating aquaculture with hydroponics. Many favour it as the ultimate circular food production system, utilizing waste from the production of fish to be used as nutrients for the production of plants like leafy greens and tomatoes. In our world today, the aquaponics model is still appealing and is an example of the circular food systems that we'll need for a sustainable future. Currently, there are a few moderate to large aquaponics operations running in the U.S.: Superior Fresh in Wisconsin, Springworks Farm in Maine, and Traders Hill Farm in Florida. In this episode of RAS Talk, co-host Brian Vinci, director of the Conservation Fund's Freshwater Institute, sat down to talk all things aquaponics with Tracy Nazzaro, principal and president for Traders Hill Farm.

Can you really make silky fabrics from wood?! Plus climate change author, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin. The Conservation Fund, and JEEP Uganda.

This week, we're chatting with urban designer and author Hannah S. Palmer about the second longest river in Georgia, the Flint River - a river that few Atlantans have even heard of because it's headwaters run underneath Hartsfield Jackson, the world's busiest airport. Hannah is the  Project Coordinator for Finding the Flint, a partnership between The Conservation Fund, American Rivers, and the Atlanta Regional Commission, whose mission is to bring this forgotten river to light, opening up spaces for public access, and connecting the wider South Atlanta community. Show NotesHannah S. PalmerFinding the FlintFlight Path: A Search for Roots Beneath the World's Busiest Airport by Hannah S. PalmerThe River Beneath the World's Busiest Airport by Hannah S. Palmer Wet Boundary: How the Flint River Defined Atlanta by Hannah S. PalmerNew photo show explores the hidden beauty of the Flint River in metro Atlanta by Felicia FeasterThe Lake and the Landfill: In Search of Atlanta's Lake Charlotte by Hannah S. PalmerThe Sum of Us: How Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee

In this episode Kevin Bender of The Nature Conservancy talks through the intricacies of the recent Belize debt conversion that included a blue loan, insurance from the IDFC, the issuance of blue bonds to investors, a Conservation Fund, an endowment and, for good measure, parametric insurance. It's a complex deal, but one that is replicable for other countries with sovereign debt trading at a discount and a commitment to conservation.

Dedicated to preserving animals uniquely adapted to survive the hottest, driest, and sparsely vegetated desert for which it is named, the Sahara Conservation Fund works to preserve habitat and to reintroduce critically endangered species to the wild. SCF CEO John Watkin describes the organization's successful cooperation among zoos, field biologists, governments and supporters to maintain nationally protected areas and build productive breeding and return programs with species on the brink of extinction, including the once extinct in the wild, scimitar-horned oryx.   Animal Care Software KONG Zoo Zoo Logic ZOOmility

What is now known as Alabama and the environs of the Deep South, boast exceptional biodiversity and capture the imagination with its rich cultural and historical significance. It is the ancestral home of Cherokees, Choctaws, Muscogee or Creeks, and numerous lesser known Native nations and also the place where civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael planted the seeds of Black Power. Moreover, Dr. King famously marched from Selma to Montgomery, weaving along the Alabama River to manifest a dream of unity. Listen to rich stories of ecological restoration and preservation of places of civil rights history that is Alabama. We welcome Bill Finch of Alabama River Diversity Network and the Paint Rock Forest Research Center, and Phillip Howard, Project Manager of Civil Rights People and Places Initiative. They share the vision and mission of these non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the extraordinarily diverse natural and human heritage of this essential region. Bill Finch is the founding director of Paint Rock Forest Research Center [https://paintrock.org] and founding partner of the Alabama River Diversity Network [https://alabamarivernetwork.org]. Finch is author of Longleaf, Far As the Eye Can See, an exploration of the potential in North America's most diverse forest ecosystem. He is former conservation director for the Nature Conservancy's Alabama Chapter, and an award-winning writer on gardening, farming and environmental issues. Phillip Howard is Project Manager for The Conservation Fund's Civil Rights People and Places Initiative. He recently produced a film about the Campsites of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail called 54 Miles to Home. 54 Miles to Home: https://vimeo.com/591288364 Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: https://socal350.org/contribute-to-socal-350-climate-action/ Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Interview by Carry Kim Intro by Jessica Aldridge Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Show Created by Mark and JP Morris Episode 122 Image: EJR with thanks to Bill Finch and Phillip Howard

This week on Biophilic Solutions, we're talking to Stacy Funderburke, Associate State Director for Georgia and Alabama and Regional Counsel for the Conservation Fund, an organization that strives to integrate environmental and economic outcomes via land conservation. Through his work on projects like the Working Farms Fund, Stacy walks us through the mechanics of how we might shift to a more ethical and environmentally friendly model for working land -- and how we as consumers can be a part of the solution.Show NotesThe Conservation Fund Donate to The Conservation FundStacy Funderburke, Regional Counsel and Associate State Director for Alabama and GeorgiaThe Working Forests FundThe Working Farms FundHow To Make a Neighborhood Farm for an Entire Metropolis (The New York Times)Chattahoochee Brick site to memorialize convict leasing victims (Axios)

We're excited to announce the addition of 11,000+ acres for public hunting, fishing and so much more. This week TWRA's Tim Churchill and Chris Simpson join us to help us learn more about this acquisition and opportunities on this great piece of land. Special thanks to The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Forest Legacy, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Tennessee Department of Forestry, Walmart's Acres for America Program, and U-Haul for helping make this project a success. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #wildlifemanagement #tennesseewildcast

Looking at a map, the land is located just north of Pelican Lake. The Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest is to its northwest and Oneida County Forest Land sits to its southeast.

This is a great interview with Mike Ford from The Conservation Fund. Mike talks about the structure of the deal and how the Oro Valley community can support this valuable acquisition. Currently, they need pledges of $1.8 million to complete the purchase. You can go to the conservation website to help fund this acquisition.

Whitney Flanagan, the Marketing and Communications Director of the Conservation Fund, joins Charity Talks.  The Conservation Fund protects America's most critical lands and water to provide greater access to nature, strengthen local economies and enhance climate resiliency.  The Fund's programs focus on land and water conservation, wildlife preservation and community development, as well as cultural conservation of the country's most important historical sites.  With projects across America, the Fund's work has positively impacted just about every person in the country.  (0:25).   Website:  https://www.conservationfund.org/  

Gray N. Thornton serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) the leading wild sheep conservation organization dedicated to “Putting and Keeping Wild Sheep on the Mountain®.” Prior to joining the Foundation in 2008, Thornton served as Executive Director of the Dallas Safari Club (1997-2008) and Chapter & Membership Director for Safari Club International (1990-1997.) Thornton followed his passion for the conservation/hunting industry after a successful sales career with Unisys and Xerox corporations.As a public speaker, he has been invited to present keynote addresses on wildlife conservation and hunting and angling ethics internationally to diverse audiences ranging from civic and sportsmen's groups, to international associations, the Serbian Parliament and before former Presidents of the United States of America, France, and South Africa.Gray was awarded the “Wildlife Utilisation Award” by the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa (PHASA), the Association's highest conservation honor. He also received PHASA's highest service honor, the “Coenraad Vermaak Distinguished Service Award” and was the first non-South African to be so recognized. Thornton has received the “President's Award” from the Guide Outfitter Association of British Columbia for his years of dedicated service to the North American hunting and conservation community. As an Outdoor Writer, he received a Katie Award from the Press Club of Dallas representing the southern USA for the best Outdoor Story of the Year with “Iron Horse Fly Fishing.”Thornton serves on the Board of Directors of Bear Trust International where he serves as Vice-Chairman of Board. He has also served on the Board's of the Conservation Fund, the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa Conservation and Empowerment Fund, the Ballot Issues Coalition, the Banovich Wildscape Fund, and the Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation. He is a member of WSF's Chadwick Ram Society, Legacy Society, a WSF Summit Life Member, and a Life Member of numerous industry, guide/outfitter associations and WSF chapters & affiliates. He is also a member of OWAA and POMA.Thornton is an avid international hunter and fresh and saltwater fly angler, an ice climber, adventure motorcyclist, and a former superbike racer. He completed his FNAWS in February 2017 with a desert bighorn sheep.He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from California State University at Fresno and has earned advanced credits in Wildlife Management from Colorado State University at Fort Collins.He resides in Manhattan, Montana with his wife Renée, Weimaraner Sage and Vizsla Sienna.

In this episode, Holly Welch speaks with Kara Goodwin and James Kilgo about innovative funding options available for Source Water Protection, a proactive approach to safeguard drinking water quality, and the areas through which water travels. Goodwin works with regional, state, and local partners at the EPA to integrate Source Water Protection across environmental programs. Kilgo is a water protection specialist with the South Carolina Rural Water Association, with experience working with water utilities, forest landowners, and watershed-based planning. They discuss the current fiscal challenges facing water utilities and the growing urbanization of forest lands, explaining emerging funds that support greener infrastructure and partnerships to facilitate those projects, including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Music by Chuck Leavell. Produced by Lee Schneider. Executive Producer: Judy A. Takats. Links to a list of funding sources mentioned in the episode are below, provided by the Southeastern Partnership for Forests and Water. Five General Funding Hubs and Publications1. Resources for Funding Source Water Protection - https://www.epa.gov/sourcewaterprotection/resources-funding-source-water-protection2. Environmental Protection Agency Source Water Protection Funding Website - https://www.epa.gov/sourcewaterprotection/source-water-protection-funding3. Water Finance Clearinghouse (online search tool) - https://ofmpub.epa.gov/apex/wfc/f?p=WFC%3A124. Environmental Finance Center - http://efcnetwork.org/5, The Nature Conservancy Water Funds Research & Field Guide - https://waterfundstoolbox.org/getting-started/key-readings Eleven Other Funding Links!, EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) - https://www.epa.gov/drinkingwatersrf 2. Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) - https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf3. NRCS Funding Programs including RCPP - http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial4. US Forest Service Funding Programs - Forest Legacy Grant Program - https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/forest-legacy/program5. Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program - https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/private-land/landscape-scale-restoration6. USDA Conservation Funding Programs - https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/index7. US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Funding RFP's - https://www.usendowment.org/grant-rfps/8. The Conservation Fund - https://www.conservationfund.org/our-work9. Network for Landscape Conservation Catalyst Fund  - http://landscapeconservation.org/catalyst-fund/10. Sustainable Forestry Initiative - Conservation Grants: https://www.forests.org/conservationgrants/11. Community Grants - https://www.forests.org/communitygrants/

Food Forests are responding to food security and local food production in cities across the globe. Today, I've reached out to The Conservation Fund and one of their community projects which is the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill, Atlanta. It is currently one of the largest food forests in the US spanning 7.1 acres and is only a few kilometres from the city centre. This wonderful project is described by the fund as “Agriforestry” which uses agriculture that integrates trees and shrubs with food production to create healthy and ecologically resilient landscapes. Introducing us to the food forest and its success in the community is Kelsi Eccles. Kelsi is the fund's Urban Conservation Communications Manager, and primarily focuses on building capacity for community groups and expanding green space through equitable Park development under the Parks with Purpose program. Today she is taking us into the edible food forest to detail this project, how it's come together and is serving a beautiful community whilst responding to local food production, food insecurity, education, and of course some much needed carbon sequestering to the city. It is a pioneering project which can be implemented in smaller green areas and is a wonderful addition to cities which continue to lose critical, natural spaces. You can find out more about the The Conservation Fund, the food forest and other projects through their website or support them through Trees Atlanta. You can also reach out to them on their social channels below. Facebook Instagram YouTube I hope you enjoy the episode.

May 6, 2021 ~ The Director of the Conservation Fund's Great Lakes Office in Bay City talks to Paul about fishing in the Great Lakes Bay region and says they need more fisherman to fish the waterways.

Get the featured cocktail recipes: Salt of the Earth If you appreciate a perfectly barrel-aged spirit, then you should truly appreciate the work that Mike and his team at The Conservation Fund do to to conserve forests which provide the wood essential in barrel production. We like to call that, “pouring it forward.” #CocktailingAloneTogether and want more delicious cocktail recipes that can help you better appreciate Mother Nature? Then head over to our library of libations and let us know what you think. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! _____________________________________________________ The Designated Drinker Show is produced by Missing Link—a podcast media company that is dedicated to connecting people to intelligent, engaging and informative content. Also in the Missing Link line-up of podcasts, is Rodger That—a podcast dedicated to guiding you through the haze of dementia led by skilled caregivers, Bobbi and Mike Carducci. Now, if you are looking for a whole new way to enjoy the theatre, check out Between Acts—an immersive audio theatre podcast experience. Each episode takes you on a spellbinding journey through the works of newfound playwrights—from dramas to comedies and everything in between.

Good morning, RVA! It’s 39 °F, and a bit cooler. Expect highs in the mid 60s today and for most of the weekend. I think we’ll avoid any rain, so spend some time outside if you can. It’ll be hard, but NBC12’s Andrew Freiden says to wait a couple more weeks before putting in your vegetable garden.Water coolerThe Richmond Police Department reports a murder on the 500 block of N. 30th Street. At 1:10 PM this past Sunday, officers were called to the scene and found Albert Harvey Jr., a man in his 30s, shot to death.As of this morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports 1,415 new positive cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealthand 19 new deaths as a result of the virus. VDH reports 160 new cases in and around Richmond (Chesterfield: 67, Henrico: 52, and Richmond: 41). Since this pandemic began, 1,251 people have died in the Richmond region. The seven-day average of new reported cases across the state sits at 1,506. Here is this week’s stacked graph of new reported cases, hospitalizations, and deaths—with one major change. I set the y-axis on the new reported cases graph back to this summer’s value (a max of 2,000), and, whoa, eye-opening. I think our brains see a year’s worth of coronacases, flattened by this winter’s massive peak and think we’ve made a lot of progress. Looking at the data this way, though, at least for me, really put things in perspective. Here’s the graph of combined new reported cases in Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield scaled the same way. If you’ve been putting off getting your vaccine, look at these graphs and then go pre-register on vaccinate.virginia.gov today. OK?Sounds like it’s more and more likely that we’ll all need at least a booster shot of our coronavirus vaccine, and possibly a yearly vaccination to pair with the flu shot. It’s unclear, at least this week, what that means for J&Jers as the FDA decide whether or not to unpause use of the one-shot vaccine. Yesterday, Dr. Fauci said “[the pause was] an indication that the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration take safety very seriously. I hope they make the conclusion of this quickly, and get back on track…and I believe they will.” Locally, Sabrina Moreno at the Richmond Times-Dispatch has a nice recap of what’s going on in Richmond and Henrico—vaccinewise—that’s worth reading as we head into the weekend.Huge news! The City, Capital Region Land Conservancy, the Conservation Fund, and the James River Association announced that CRLC will acquire 3011 and 3021 Dock Street and, ultimately, transfer that property to the City. You might know 3011 and 3021Dock Street as the properties adjacent to Great Shiplock Park—aka the section of the Capital Trail currently plopped down on the street and protected by jersey barriers. Once all the legal stuff gets worked out later this summer, we’ll end up with a fully public, fully connected riverfront and Capital Trail. I’m not a Richmond Riverfront Master Plan expert, but I don’t think the Downriver portion of the plan even considered this space since it was privately owned—it’s marked as a combination of “development” and “new open space” in the PDF. I’m stoked about this, and excited to see what happens out that way. Mike Platania at Richmond BizSense has more details.If you’re taking the bus this morning, be prepare for delays. GRTC’s Twitter account reports “many routes are currently not on the road this morning,” and that routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 18, 20, 29, 82, 86, 88, and 95 are impacted in one way or another. Yikes, that’s a lot of routes!Remember back in 2011 when VCU’s men’s basketball team made it all the way to the Final Four? Shocking, amazing stuff. Here’s a fun oral history of that handful of weekends ten years ago. Definitely set aside some time this weekend to flip through the stories and photos from a once-in-a-lifetime moment.This morning’s patron longreadThe Fast and the FamilySubmitted by Patron Sean. Maybe the Fast and the Furious franchise is less about fast cars and more about feelings and family??You might even forget about the hijacking plot because what actually matters to the story is whether Dom will accept Brian into his circle of trust. Cars are the literal vehicle through which they negotiate their relationship. Because it’s a series about cars, right? Fast cars. Furious even! Even the cars have feelings, or are feelings. Before Brian utters his first line, he revs his engine. The action genre negotiates male friendship through objects (read: usually women), but The Fast and the Furious tweaks this dynamic. Racing isn’t where characters displace their affection, it’s where they prove it.If you’d like your longread to show up here, go chip in a couple bucks on the ol’ Patreon.Picture of the DayShow-off azaleas.

This week we look at the world of FKTs, or Fastest Known Times, which saw record activity in 2020 (and 2021 promises to see even more). We listen in on a conversation with the holders of three FKTs set in 2020, one for the entire 1,175-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and two — male and female — for the  Pitchell run, from Mount Pisgah to Mount Mitchell in North Carolina, a stretch of trail that gains 11,400 vertical feet in 62 miles!The conversation comes courtesy of our friends at the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail; the discussion with Tara Dower, Tory Grieves and Kyle Curtin, moderated by Chuck Millsaps with Great Outdoor Provision Co., was a panel discussion as part of this year's annual Gathering of Friends, referred to this year as the Ungathering, since it was conducted over Zoom.  Two links you'll find of interest:FastestKnownTime.com. The site, rightfully so, bills itself as the "sentinel of all things FKT." Here, you'll find stories and all sorts of info on FKTs, including every FKT that's been set around the world (at least the ones that have been reported).Mountainstoseatrail.org. Everything you ever wanted to know about the MST, but didn't know who to ask, is here. Foremost, complete guides to help you navigate the 1,175-mile trail.In the newsLearn more about items in our News segment by clicking the following links:Virginia's International Dark Sky Parks, go here.The Conservation Fund and U.S. Forest Service protection of 237 acres at North Mountain in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, go here.West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage, call 304.558.2754.West Virginia National Forest upcoming controlled burns, go here.Virginia National Forest upcoming controlled burns, go here.Explore with us!For more information on our GetHiking! and GetBackpacking! programs, trips and classes, go here.

SHOW NOTES There are two fundamental issues that have always plagued me when it comes to farming.  First, what do we do about urban sprawl and disappearing farm ground?  Second, how can a person expect to start a successful farm and be a full-time farmer with land, input, and equipment costs being so high?  So, when I was contacted by The Conservation Fund asking to be on the show and talk about their answers to these questions, I jumped at the chance. The folks at The Conservation Fund are pro-agriculture, and they are particularly fond of locally produced farm goods that follow their model of sustainability.  They also abhor disappearing farm ground.  So, they are working to increase locally produced goods while slowing urban sprawl.  Right now they are doing this in the 30 counties, metro area of Atlanta, Georgia as a pilot project.  But the prospects are very good for expansion. In this episode, I speak with Stacy Funderburke, who is heading up the "Working Farms Fund" on behalf of The Conservation Fund in the Atlanta metro area.  This program aims to pay farmers the actual market cost for their farms.  Once purchased, they place the farms into an agricultural easement so that they will be farmed in perpetuity.  And this is when the fun really starts. Once these two things have taken place they match up the particular farm with an experienced farmer, who has been leasing ground or working as an employee and is looking to start their own enterprise.  Because the land has been placed in an agricultural easement the price is not driven up by demand from developers.  This gives the new farmer a reasonable shot at purchasing the land.  To begin the new farmer enters into a lease on the farm ground with an option to buy. The Conservation Fund helps the new farmer with obtaining resources, sharing equipment, and developing markets.  In exchange, the City Of Atlanta and its surrounding metro area have another local producer who can bring locally grown food to market in that area.  It is a win/win/win situation.  You don't need to be from Georgia to participate in this and be selected as one of the new farmers.  We will tell you all about this in today's episode. Connect with Stacy Funderburke and The Conservation Fund: Website: conservationfund.org Facebook: facebook.com/theconservationfund Instagram: instagram.com/theconservationfund Email: sfunderburke@conservationfund.org 

SHOW NOTES There are two fundamental issues that have always plagued me when it comes to farming.  First, what do we do about urban sprawl and disappearing farm ground?  Second, how can a person expect to start a successful farm and be a full-time farmer with land, input, and equipment costs being so high?  So, when I was contacted by The Conservation Fund asking to be on the show and talk about their answers to these questions, I jumped at the chance. The folks at The Conservation Fund are pro-agriculture, and they are particularly fond of locally produced farm goods that follow their model of sustainability.  They also abhor disappearing farm ground.  So, they are working to increase locally produced goods while slowing urban sprawl.  Right now they are doing this in the 30 counties, metro area of Atlanta, Georgia as a pilot project.  But the prospects are very good for expansion. In this episode, I speak with Stacy Funderburke, who is heading up the "Working Farms Fund" on behalf of The Conservation Fund in the Atlanta metro area.  This program aims to pay farmers the actual market cost for their farms.  Once purchased, they place the farms into an agricultural easement so that they will be farmed in perpetuity.  And this is when the fun really starts. Once these two things have taken place they match up the particular farm with an experienced farmer, who has been leasing ground or working as an employee and is looking to start their own enterprise.  Because the land has been placed in an agricultural easement the price is not driven up by demand from developers.  This gives the new farmer a reasonable shot at purchasing the land.  To begin the new farmer enters into a lease on the farm ground with an option to buy. The Conservation Fund helps the new farmer with obtaining resources, sharing equipment, and developing markets.  In exchange, the City Of Atlanta and its surrounding metro area have another local producer who can bring locally grown food to market in that area.  It is a win/win/win situation.  You don't need to be from Georgia to participate in this and be selected as one of the new farmers.  We will tell you all about this in today's episode. Connect with Stacy Funderburke and The Conservation Fund: Website: conservationfund.org Facebook: facebook.com/theconservationfund Instagram: instagram.com/theconservationfund Email: sfunderburke@conservationfund.org More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:  

In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," we learn about the lesser prairie chicken, a beloved bird in the southern Plains of the United States whose population has dwindled over the years. But the good news is that people are working to save both the lesser prairie chicken and the delicate habitat it lives in. We chat with Mike Ford of The Conservation Fund and Dirac Twidwell of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Initiative to learn more.   Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology. The Conservation Fund Lesser Prairie Chicken Habitat Project Find The Conservation Fund on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Lesser Prairie Chicken Initiative Find the Lesser Prairie Chicken Initiative on Facebook and Twitter. Additional music in the podcast is “Mountain Sun,” “Thingmajig,” and “One Fine Day” by Jason Shaw. Audio of the lesser prairie chicken provided by Andy Lawrence.   Additional Resources: Did you know the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to livestock, and register for the all-access bundle now!   Our Podcast Team: Podcast Editor: Jessica Mitchell Podcast Editorial Team: Carla Tilghman, Jessica Mitchell Text at the bottom of the podcast landing page: Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may interest you. To see more podcasts, visit our “Mother Earth News and Friends” podcast page. The “Mother Earth News and Friends” podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Today, the Safari is headed to Denver, Colorado, to speak to an incredible zookeeper and conservationist, Dave Johnson. Dave is the Executive Director of the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund, a conservation organization that is helping to save a large variety of species all over the globe! Along with that, Dave also takes care of some amazing pachyderms in Denver! You'll get to hear the amazing inspirational story of how the Fund was started, learn what animal babies look like little watermelons, and, most importantly, be inspired to take the next steps on your conservation journey! SHOW LINKS: Follow the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund on Instagram @katieadamson_conservationfund www.kacf.eco ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.redbubble.com for merch www.rossifari.com @rossifari on Facebook and Instagram

Our guests today included Josh Pennington, Camp Ripley Environmental Supervisor, Todd Holmann, Camp Ripley Sentinel Landscape Coordinator, Emilee Nelson, Minnesota Representative with the Conservation Fund, and Josh Doty, Baxter Community Development Director.

Hannah Palmer, coordinator with Finding the Flint, is in studio for today's episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Joined by co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick, the group discusses how Finding the Flint was created, the benefits the organization has on the entire community, where the project is headed and so much more on this segment of Around Atlanta Radio. Palmer is a Georgia native and has grown up in the Atlanta airport area where she still resides. After a lifetime living in the airport area, Palmer has noticed several changes to the community and its surrounding space. Palmer notes that the airport seems to swallow up several parts of the land surrounding it, slowly taking it over. It was this realization and fascination that lead her to write her book, “Flight Path.” Her book written in 2017 is part memoir, part investigation on the impact of Hartsfield Jackson on the surrounding area. “I've seen a lot of destruction from the airport,” said Palmer. “But more than that, the book is kind of forward-thinking. I discuss what the airport means to Atlanta and how we can start to balance the benefits of having the airport with an increased quality of life here on the Southside.” Because of her work and research on airport development, Palmer was approached by several conservation groups who had been studying the Flint River. This Georgia river starts in the east airport area and flows over 340 miles to the Florida state line. One group was interested in getting a team of people together who were familiar with the area to talk about the future of the river and how to preserve the headwater. This led to the Finding the Flint project. In conjunction with the Conservation Fund and American Rivers, two nonprofits who specialize in conservation and river preservation, Palmer became the coordinator for this extra special project. The project also received help from other Atlanta groups including the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to help with funding. The project focuses on finding areas where development is happening around the airport, as well as areas where the Flint River headwater is either hidden or neglected. The group then proposes ideas for parks, trails, greenspace, redevelopment, sustainable options and more. This helps bring the headwater back into the lives of people in the surrounding area. “It's kind of like combining economic development of the Southside with environmental restoration,” said Palmer. “We're trying to bring value back to areas that are brushed off or ignored.” Finding the Flint works in small, medium and large spaces. Not only does the group have short-term goals like helping the community understand the importance of the Flint River and leading them to these areas, but the project also includes several long-term plans as well. Long-term planning includes the redevelopment of large-scale areas in the airport vicinity.  Palmer aids in the progression of both short-term and long-term plans by educating the public, allowing them to rediscover the Flint River and the excitement it entails. To learn more about Finding the Flint, the Flint River or how to get involved with the initiative, visit www.FindingTheFlint.org. Also, make sure to listen to the full interview above to get the full inside scoop on this incredible Atlanta organization. Never miss an episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio! Subscribe to the podcast here. You can also get a recap of any past episodes on our Radio page. Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee, License #22564. NMLS ID #6606. Subject to borrower and property qualifications. Not all applicants will qualify. New American Funding and Finding the Flint are not associated. Click here to view the terms and conditions of products mentioned during the show. Corporate office 14511 Myford Rd., Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92780. Phone: (800) 450-2010. (May/2020) New American Funding is a family-owned mortgage lender with a servicing por...

We talk with Dana from our aquarium team and her filed conservation work in North Carolina with sea turtles.

William deBuys is a renowned writer and conservationist farmer who is known as one of the most influential thinkers in the modern-day American West. To call Bill prolific would be a blatant understatement—a few of his many books include “The Walk,” “A Great Aridness,” “River of Traps,” and “The Last Unicorn.” For more than 40 years, Bill has owned and tended a small farm in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of northern New Mexico, a property that has heavily influenced his life, work, and appreciation for land. I was fortunate enough to meet Bill at his farm for this interview, which was a thrill and an experience I won’t soon forget. Bill was born and raised on the east coast but moved to New Mexico after college to take a job as a research assistant with writer Robert Coles. Bill found himself immersed in the arid landscape of the American Southwest and very quickly fell in love with the people, culture, and terrain. From then on, Bill’s life and work centered around the land, whether earning his Ph.D., working for the Nature Conservancy and The Conservation Fund, or pursuing full-time writing. His life serves as an inspiring case study of how to meld on-the-ground conservation work with high-level aspirational writing and journalism. My biggest challenge with this conversation was figuring out how to fit five hours of questions into a single hour! We start by discussing how Bill ended up in New Mexico, and then chat a good bit about his farm. We discuss lessons learned from his work in land conservation, and techniques he uses to find common ground among competing stakeholders. We talk a lot about his writing process and routine, including Bill's excellent advice related to the technical and psychological aspects of writing. We also discuss several of his books, and how writing each book has influenced his perspective and appreciation for his beloved New Mexico home. Bill offers up a useful and completely unique technique for summoning gratitude, a practice I believe we all can benefit from. And as usual, we discuss his favorite books, his favorite location in the West, and the best advice he ever received. It was a dream come true to spend time with Bill at his farm, so I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Be sure the check the episode notes for links to everything we discussed! http://williamdebuys.com Notes & Resources: https://mountainandprairie.com/william-debuys/ TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:30 - El Valle, New Mexico, described 5:45 - How Bill ended up in New Mexico 10:30 - Work with The Nature Conservancy and The Conservation Fund 12:30 - Lessons learned from conservation work 14:30 - Early writing experience 15:25 - Looking back at old work 16:30 - Understanding and appreciating “place” 19:45 - How Bill wrote “The Walk” 22:15 - Dealing with feedback on his writing 23:15 - The writer’s mindset 24:30 - Bill’s writing process 29:00 - Decision to focus mostly on writing 30:15 - Discussion of his book “A Great Aridness” 34:25 - Actionable ideas for dealing with climate change 38:00 - Valles Caldera Trust 42:00 - Techniques for finding common grounds 45:30 - “The Last Unicorn” and other international adventures 46:50 - Influentials writers and thinkers 49:00 - Teaching and its influence on his work 51:00 - Favorite books 53:00 - Practice of writing down all the “aunts and uncles” 55:00 - Most powerful outdoor experience 56:10 - Threats to ANWR and the Rio Grand corridor 59:25 - Favorite location in the West 59:30 - Best advice ever received

This week on the AERO ATL Podcast, we sit down with Hannah Palmer of the Finding the Flint Project. This project was created by American Rivers, The Conservation Fund, and the Atlanta Regional Commission. All three organizations have been leading initiatives to restore rivers and revitalize communities in metro Atlanta. Finding the Flint builds off years of research, planning, coalition building, and big ideas for the Flint's headwaters in the airport area Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance Watch on Youtube here---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNSw_-aPC3k&t=1159s

One of the methods the Disney company goes green! Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewaltdaily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewaltdaily/ Medium: https://www.medium.com/thewaltdaily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/thewaltdaily Alexa Flash Briefing: https://www.amazon.com/Wayth-Media-The-Walt-Daily/dp/B077D1HZRJ iTunes and Anchor.fm: The Walt Daily

Mallory from Blank Park Zoo's education program joins the program to talk about the education program and here upcoming staff conservation fund field conservation trip.

Danny gives shares his experience from both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure! Plus Amanda and Ashely provide details on the Disney Conservation Program's latest efforts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-trust-and-disney-stuff-podcast/support

America's 400 million acres of working forests provide immeasurable benefits to our society - ecosystem services, fresh air, clean water, habitat, open space, and sustainable forest products. Working forests protected by conservation easements are privately-owned forests that offer great public benefit. Since its inception in 1985, The Conservation Fund has protected 7.8 million acres of habitat in all 50 states. Brian Dangler is VP and Director of TCF's Working Forest Fund, and he joins us this week to talk about conservation easements & how they benefit forests, habitat, communities, and outdoor recreation. We talk about TCF's recent monumental conservation deal in PA - the 32,000 acre Clarion Junction Forest, their Rensselaer Plateau Forest in NY and conserving elk habitat in Logan County WV. To learn more about The Conservation Fund's Working Forest Fund and their recent projects, including the 32,000 acre + Clarion Junction Forest in Northwest PA, the 20,000 acre Rensselaer Plateau Forest in NY, and the 30,000 + acre Logan County Elk Habitat project in WV, click HERE To learn more about US Forest Resource Facts, click HERE

Today we are joined by Will Allen, the Vice President of Conservation Services and Director of Strategic Conservation Planning at The Conservation Fund in Chapel Hill, NC. He is also the author of the upcoming book The Science of Strategic Conservation. Check out the Conservation Fund at ConservationFund.org  

The site of an archaeological dig in Lycoming County becomes a vibrant community park with help from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. Another success story to mark the Keystone Fund's 25th anniversary, and a chat with PEC's new Senior Policy Adviser for Energy & Climate, on this episode.

Since its inception in 1993, the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund has made possible the creation or improvement of thousands of community assets – everything from trails and green space to libraries and historic sites. In honor of the Keystone Fund's 25th anniversary, we're featuring testimonials from Pennsylvanians whose lives have been enriched through those investments.

Soraya tells us about the recently formed Adventure Travel Conservation Fund and the great work they're doing and her introduction to Adventure Travel thru her families Safari business. Facebook Twitter   Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast   patreon.com/theoutdoorbizpodcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Soraya tells us about the recently formed Adventure Travel Conservation Fund and the great work they're doing and her introduction to Adventure Travel thru her families Safari business. First Exposure to the Adventure Travel I grew up in Kenya and my parents actually ran a safari operation out of Nairobi so we would spend a lot of our weekends out on safari. I guess it depends on how you define adventure travel, you know doing extreme sports or traveling to Patagonia to climb or going to India backpacking. Your budgets like four dollars a day so I got to help people have their adventures. It was fun because in addition to being able to travel and having a lot of those experiences I got to see the other side of it which was the planning and what's involved and how you really craft that experience that's once-in-a-lifetime for a lot of people. Things we talked about The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund The Adventure Travel Trade Association REI Adventures Ex Officio Eagle Creek Back Roads Shannon Stowell Steve Barker Advice, tips I think this is maybe a more general answer to the question, I think what's been really cool to see over maybe the last decade or so is people are really sort of creating jobs for themselves based on what they want to do. It may not have been something that was necessarily stated or that your parents thought was an actual career or something like that, but if you find your passions, align them and say what "what do I want to do, how could this look, how can I get there and who can I meet that can help me craft this and turn it into something". I think is really powerful and I feel like there has been a trend in sort of this generation coming up. Looking for jobs to really find more than just the money and everything like that but more about what do I really want to do, what jobs that line up with their passions. I think then finding finding mentors and people who can sort of guide you and help you answer some of those challenging questions is gonna be super important. Other Outdoor Activities Rock Climbing and mountaineering Skiing and snowboarding Sailing and kayaking Favorite Books The Hot Zone by Richard Preston Surviving the Extremes by Kenneth Kamler Best Gear Purchase under $100 Crocs Connect with Soraya  email LinkedIn

It's no accident that Brad Meiklejohn makes his home in a beautiful alpine valley outside of Anchorage, Alaska.  An avid pack rafter, climber and skier, Brad has spent much of his life exploring Alaska and other remote corners of the world.  But beyond his accomplishments in the outdoors, the mountains have always been a sacred place of reflection and self discovery, attributes that can certainly be traced to his deep family roots. • As a kid, Brad followed his grandmother and cousins on hiking and climbing adventures in The White Mountains of New Hampshire.  It was during these formative years that Brad would lay the foundation for his future outdoor ambitions.  But more than anything, his family instilled in him a deep loyalty to each other, as well as a sense of duty to protect the natural world they loved.   • This way of life was a natural progression for Brad, first as an avid climber, skier, and avalanche forecaster in Utah, then as Alaska Director of The Conservation Fund, a position he's now held for over 20 years.   • But as much fulfillment as his career and personal adventures have brought, there's been equal amounts of tragedy and sadness.  Over the course of Brad's outdoor career, he's lost over 30 friends in mountain-related deaths, a toll that has affected him profoundly.  But perhaps none of these deaths have affected him more than loss of Kyle Dempster, a young American alpinist with whom he shared a deep family and spiritual connection. • A few months ago, I drove out to Brad's mountain-side home in the Chugach Mountains, hoping to gain insight into his wilderness adventures, his philosophies about conservation, as well as his meaningful relationship with Kyle.   Links: http://www.patreon.com/thefirnline http://www.evanphillips.net https://www.conservationfund.org/where-we-work/alaska https://packraft.org/ https://thingstolucat.com/ http://www.alaskarockgym.com/

This week, we'll check out the Disney Conservation Fund - finding out what it is, and what they do for animal conservation. We'll also get a guided tour from one of the locals of the Kingdom of Anandapur!

The Disney Conservation Fund is celebrating its 20 year anniversary, so we dedicated the final segment of this show to the good work they do. Dave and Safari Mike also discuss the news from Disney's Animal Kingdom and the rest of Walt Disney World, including new water buffaloes on the Maharajah Jungle Trek, a Rivers of Light update, and Dave books a cruise! Please email us any comments or questions to jamboeveryone@gmail.com. Asante Sana!

Brian Dangler, Director of the New Forest Fund at the Conservation Fund, speaks on "Bridging the Gap: Securing High Conservation Value Forests for Future Generations" as part of 'Nature's Returns - Leadership in Domestic Forest: A New Webinar Series on Ecosystem Services.' New Forest Fund Director Brian Dangler is an expert in forestland acquisition and finance, with more than 20 years of experience. Brian has worked at the Fund since 2008. He holds an MBA from Thomas College and both a Masters and Bachelors of Forestry from the State University of New York.

Western North Carolina hikers can now enjoy three new trails near the Blue Ridge Parkway, thanks to private citizens, The Conservation Fund, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Jack Gerard is the CEO of the American Petroleum Institute. He joins the podcast to discuss the economic impacts of the predicted capital investments in oil and natural gas. He also gives his outlook on the oil & gas industry in 2014 and beyond.  Gerard explains how the latest oil numbers affect jobs. He dissects whether the Obama energy agenda is that of "command and control", and if the U.S. is becoming self-reliant? Gerard finally addresses the myths about prices at the pump being controlled by market factors out of the oil industry's control. Find out more about the American Petroleum Institute at www.api.org. Jack N. Gerard is president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, the national trade association that represents all aspects of America's oil and natural gas industry.   Gerard has led API since November 2008, expanding its membership and influence in all 50 states and globally, adding offices in Dubai and Singapore to its operations in Beijing, enabling API to better inform the public and policymakers on important energy issues. API's Washington presence is the foundation for the oil and natural gas industry's advocacy and outreach at state, federal and global levels on public policy, standards and certification programs, and as the source for information on industry best practices.   Gerard is recognized by numerous publications and his peers as one of Washington's most influential advocates. Washington Life magazine named him one of the city's "Power 100" and a Fortune magazine profile said Gerard's effort to build a 50-state advocacy network for the oil and natural gas industry was "showing signs of success" through its outreach to workers and non-traditional allies.   Prior to joining API, Gerard served as president and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, and earlier held the same position at the National Mining Association. Gerard also spent close to a decade working in the U.S. Senate and House. He came to Washington in 1981, and worked for Rep. George Hansen. He also worked for Sen. James A. McClure, who chaired the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.   Sen. McClure retired in 1990, and Gerard joined him in founding McClure, Gerard & Neuenschwander, Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based government relations consulting firm. Gerard served as Chairman and Chief Executive officer and focused on issues such as international sports, telecommunications, energy and mining.   He serves as a board member and is a past chairman of the National Capital Area Council - Boy Scouts of America, is a board member and former chair of The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, is chairman of the board of directors for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, and is a member of the Conservation Fund's Corporate Council.   As the industry's national trade association, API has over 500 members. They range from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents and represent all segments of the industry.   Gerard was born and grew up in Idaho. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Juris Doctor from George Washington University. Gerard lives in Virginia with his wife, Claudette, and their eight children, including twin boys the family adopted from Guatemala. 

Andrew Schock has been with The Conservation Fund since September 2003 and is currently the Georgia State Director.  At the Fund, he has worked to protect thousands of acres of vital habitat, including parks and greenspace throughout the Metro Atlanta area, Georgia and Alabama. Andrew has past affiliations with the National Wildlife Federation as the Southeastern Center Director managing the field office in Atlanta; The Nature Conservancy, where he completed real estate transactions to protect biodiversity, assisted with the establishment of the botanical inventory at Ft. Stewart, Georgia and established the Integrated Management Plan at Ft. Benning, Georgia; The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission as a District Wildlife Biologist; and The Department of Defense as a Biological Technician working on endangered species management at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Andrew has an M.B.A. from Kennesaw State University, Georgia and a B.S. in Zoology (Wildlife Science) from North Carolina State University, Raleigh. He and his wife Alice are the parents of Carter, 23 and Caroline, 18.

Jena talks about Go Zero, a program of the Conservation Fund.

Jena talks about Go Zero, a program of the Conservation Fund.

Be part of a nature program searching for some elusive species in central Florida and you’ll also learn about the Disney Conservation Fund.