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What does it really take to protect Texas wildlife—and who's helping to make sure the folks doing it have the gear they need? Meeting with Major Jason Bussey, veteran Game Warden and trainer of the next generation, along with Randy Risher and Austin Taylor from Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, we learn about the Gear Up for Game Wardens program--its origins, purpose and impact. From wild duck tales to high-impact, high-tech gear buys and what it really means to wear the badge in Texas, this episode is all about service, stewardship, and toeing the thin green line. Warning: it may inspire you.   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns BOSS Shotshells Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Join Dr. Dale and his guest Tyler Hamilton as they delve into a search for the holy grail in quail management: success on small acreages. Hamilton is a pilot for Southwest Airlines and offers some insightful perspectives based on his property in Dickens County. He's also a graduate of the 2022 QuailMasters class. For previous sessions, see www.quailresearch.org/resources. Thanks to Gary Joiner at Texas Farm Bureau, Jonathan Vail (Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation) for his technical expertise, Jeffrey Sorelle with RPQRF for logistical assistance, and Gordy & Sons of Houston for funding. If you have a suggestion for an interesting interviewee, please e-mail Dr. Rollins (drollins@quailresearch.org).

Local environmental groups react to freezes and rollbacks In a whirlwind of executive orders on his first day in office, newly re-elected President Donald Trump ordered that the U.S. drop out of the international Paris Climate Agreement, end subsidies for electric vehicles, halt approval of new wind farms, block the enforcement of environmental justice laws, shut down the American Climate Corps and to reconsider whether the greenhouse gases that drive climate change are pollutants, settled science for over a century. "The failure of a lot of people was believing that Trump's campaign rhetoric was more exaggerated than what his actions would be," said David Toman, executive director at Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. "Nobody in the country should assume differently anymore." Officials at Clearwater, Scenic Hudson and Riverkeeper - three major environmental nonprofits based in the Hudson Valley - said they knew from Trump's first term support for fossil-fuel energy and his promises and affiliations on the campaign trail, that a second term would be difficult for the environmental movement. There was also concern about Project 2025, which many felt provided an outline for what a second Trump administration would undertake, said Pete Lopez of Scenic Hudson, a former regional director for the Environmental Protection Agency. An online project called Project 2025 Tracker estimates that a third of the plan's objectives have been enacted since Trump returned to the White House on Jan. 20, including eliminating the EPA Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. Local environmental groups were prepared to see regulatory rollbacks. But funding freezes and layoffs - Trump said in a cabinet meeting on Feb. 26 that EPA staffing will be cut by 65 percent over the next month, although the White House said he meant to say the budget would be cut by 65 percent - had led them to reconsider what they will be able to accomplish. "This all just feels really reckless," said Tracy Brown, the executive director of Riverkeeper. Her organization had finally started to get federal funding for an ongoing project to remove the thousands of abandoned dams that litter Hudson River tributaries, hampering fish migration and water quality. "These are expensive to remove," she said. Thanks to a $3.8 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Riverkeeper has begun work on the removal of a dam in Quassaick Creek in Newburgh. But with this type of grant, the government doesn't provide the money up front. Instead, groups pay for the work and are reimbursed. Brown said they heard the funds were frozen, and then that they weren't. "We won't know for sure until we submit our next round of expenses," she said. Riverkeeper's annual operating budget is $5 million. Doing $3.8 million worth of work, and not being paid for it, would be disastrous. "This starts to create a real risk for groups," she said. Toman decided the risk was too great for Clearwater, which abandoned its efforts to secure federal grants to pay for maintenance that the Coast Guard requires on its eponymous sloop every five to seven years. Lopez said that Scenic Hudson is trying to figure out what promised funds it still has access to. One project in jeopardy is the connection of the Westchester RiverWalk to the Tarrytown MTA station. There's also indirect funding. Much of Clearwater's revenue comes from schools that book educational sails. The group is only now pulling itself out of a tailspin caused by schools canceling trips after the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic. Trump has said he plans to block any federal funding to schools that have vaccine mandates and to eliminate the Department of Education. Toman and others fear that could create funding squeezes that eliminate student excursions. Lopez said that Scenic Hudson is structured so that none of its employee salaries are dependent on federal grants. The same can't be said for the agencies it works with. ...

Dr. Bruce Beehler is an ornithologist and Research Associate in the Bird Division of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Bruce's research is focused on the birds of the boreal conifer forests of the U.S. and Canada. He is interested in understanding how the permanent resident birds survive in these forests year round. Bruce spends much of his free time outside and immersed in nature. He enjoys playing tennis, going for hikes, and kayaking, as well as watching wildlife at the feeders outside his home. He completed his undergraduate studies in American Civilization at Williams College and received his Masters and PhD degrees in Biology from Princeton University where he studied behavioral ecology of the birds of paradise. Afterwards, Bruce worked for ten years at the Smithsonian's Natural Museum of Natural history. Before returning to the Museum in 2014, Bruce worked for Conservation International, the Wildlife Conservation Society, the U.S. Department of State, Counterpart International, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Bruce is a Fellow of the American Ornithologists Union, and he is the author of eleven books including a field guide and a taxonomic checklist of Birds of New Guinea and the recently released book North on the Wing. In our interview, Bruce shared some of his fantastic stories about life and science.

The Shannon Estuary is now home to what is believed to be the first ever humpback whale to take up residence in its waters. The whale was first sighted off the coast of Killimer on November 26th. Ships are now even slowing down in the Shannon Estuary as a result, and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has reached out to the Shannon Foynes Port Master to help avoid ship strikes. To find out more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Acting CEO of the IWDG and Project Manager of the Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Foundation based in Kilrush, Simon Berrow. Photo (c): ArtTower from pixabay via Canva

Send us a textWith her “meat scientist” credentialed certification from Iowa State University, Jess Pryles is going to unravel the myths and hesitations with frozen meats.As a respected authority on Texas-style barbecue, Jess Pryles is also a co-founder of the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, designed and releases the JP Signature Edition Pitts & Spitts smoker, created an internationally- acclaimed line of meat seasonings under the Hardcore Carnivore® brand and has partnered and been ambassador for numerous brands including Kingsford Charcoal, Lone Star Beef, Gerber Legendary Gear and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.  www.bbqradionetwork.com www.holsteinmfg.com

For 20 years, Walmart has partnered with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on the Acres for America program, helping protect over 2 million acres of critical land across the U.S. When the program started, the idea was to protect 1 acre of land for every 1 acre Walmart built on. Today it's evolved to about 20-1! Acres for America has preserved ecosystems, bolstered biodiversity, safeguarded clean water, and created recreational spaces for the benefit of both people and wildlife. And we recently shared the exciting news that we've renewed the program for 10 more years, with a $34.5 million pledge. In this episode of the Huddle, Chris West from NFWF and Jen Barnhouse from The Nature Conservancy joined me at the Kings River Preserve, a beautiful 5,000 acre preserve in Northwest Arkansas. We talked about the widespread impact of the Acres for America program, and how conservation isn't just about protecting beautiful places—it's also about sustaining natural resources for future generations. You'll also hear how anyone can support this work, either through small actions like rounding up a purchase or by finding ways to connect with local conservation initiatives. Whether you're passionate about the environment, want to leave a legacy for future generations, or simply enjoy outdoor recreation, this episode is for you!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Rachel Young, who's with The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation! Rachel's organization helps fund conservation, and does some amazing things for the state's youth... She's telling us how they accomplish these goals, and how you can help! For more information visit: kentuckywildlife.com

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Mike Charles starts your day with The Morning Show, weekdays from 7-10am on Radio Life & Style - proudly sponsored by Excellerate Security. Broadcasting live from the heart of Ballito, The Morning Show serves up a curated mix of contemporary music and classic hits from across the decades, alongside interviews with tastemakers & influencers, plus a healthy dose of local news & views from the booming KZN North Coast. Listen live on lifeandstyle.fm, download our free Radio Life & Style app or find our shows on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all good platforms. ........................................ *About our Sponsor - Excellerate Security: Top estates, shopping centres, and business parks in Ballito and throughout KZN trust Excellerate to keep them safe... Shouldn't your business too? Visit www.excellerateservices.co.za to find out how their security services can help your business excel today. Excellerate Security - your success is their priority. Radio Life & Style on Facebook · The Morning Show Sponsor: Excellerate Security

Peter Stangel, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Chief Operating Officer, joins Sybil and explains how to distribute funds in the right places and how donors can strategically use their dollars to leverage public funds and maximize impact. Episode Highlights:Successfully leverage private and public funds for the causes that we care aboutNavigate the federal grant bureaucracies for maximum impactPeter Stangel Bio:Peter Stangel of Aiken, SC, joined the US Endowment in April 2010. An ecologist by training, Peter received a B.S. in Biology from Furman University and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Previously, he was with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, most recently as Director of Science and Evaluation. With the Foundation, he also served as Eastern and Southeastern Regional Director and Neotropical Migratory Bird Initiative Director. Peter has extensive experience building corporate conservation partnerships and has worked with Walmart, Shell Oil Company, ConocoPhillips, and Southern Company, among others. He has more than 20 publications in the technical literature and nearly 200 in the popular magazines.Links:U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities: https://www.usendowment.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/168-effective-funding-strategies-that-work-with-tony/id1556900518?i=1000646850710https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/126-sybil-speaks-leveraging-public-dollars/id1556900518?i=1000611281600https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/99-partnering-with-government-to-leverage-your-private/id1556900518?i=1000582885400Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould 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.

The Friends of the Great Dismal Swamp recently got a half-million dollar grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to implement planned improvements at the wildlife refuge.

As a respected authority on Texas-style barbecue, Jess Pryles is also a co-founder of the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, designed and releases the JP Signature Edition Pitts & Spitts smoker, created an internationally- acclaimed line of meat seasonings under the Hardcore Carnivore® brand and has partnered and been ambassador for numerous brands including Kingsford Charcoal, Lone Star Beef, Gerber Legendary Gear and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.With her “meat scientist” credentials from Iowa State University, Jess is going to (with her warm-heart) unravel the myths and hesitations with frozen meats.www.bbqradionetwork.com www.holsteinmfg.com

The Environmental Protection Agency March 27 announced that it has awarded 6 million in grants to two organizations that will work to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The grants are the largest single contribution to the Chesapeake Bay Program and are made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funds will be divided between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (3 million) and the Chesapeake Bay Trust ( million). The NFWF will administer grants for small watershed and innovative nutrient and sediment reduction projects, while the Chesapeake Bay Trust will administer a new community capacity building grant program. “The Chesapeake Bay...Article LinkSupport the show

One of the traits of being a human is that we all make mistakes. Nobody is perfect. And yet, somehow, we often feel there's something wrong with us if we don't live the perfect lives we see depicted online and in the media. These often bring up feelings of worthlessness, inadequacity, loss of self-esteem and other negative emotions we'd rather not experience.     There are ways to deal with these feelings that can lead to positive change. We discuss these with author Ally Dalsimer, whose book It's Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day addresses these issues head on. In our lively talk, Ally shares some soul-stirring wisdom, including:·      the right way to embrace imperfection·      tips on how to tackle overwhelm·      why it might be necessary and healthy to redefine success·      dealing with conficting inner voices·      a transformational way of looking at regret·      an important power you can access from within    If you're looking for new ways to achieve self-acceptance, don't miss this important episode of Dream Power Radio.     Ally Dalsimer is a published author, former political candidate, experienced life coach, and award-winning environmental expert. Her highly acclaimed book It's Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day! leads the reader on an inspirational journey from sadness and self-recrimination through discovering hope and self-acceptance to achieving one's destiny and finding self-love.     Ally began her professional career as a project assistant at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and worked her way up to serve as the Defense Department's Natural Resources Program Manager, where she was responsible for management, oversight, and advocacy for the Department's 25 million acres of land.     Highlights for Ally's accomplishments during her three decades environmental career include:- Helped develop, launch, and manage several national and international conservation efforts including, Partners in Flight (birds) and the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign.- Served on the Obama Administration's Climate Task Force, and helped write the President's Climate Action Plan.     Ally won multiple awards, including:- National DoD Partners in Flight award for Outstanding Contribution to the Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Bird Habitat.- U.S. Air Force Award for Outstanding Contribution to USAF Conservation Programs.- National Partnership for Reinventing Government “Hammer” Award.     Ally has authored or co-authored more than 50 articles, technical reports, proceedings, brochures, and now a book! It's Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day! is available in multiple formats at https://books2read.com/OKNotToBeFabulous       Her new book will be available Spring 2024!     Ally has undergraduate degrees in English and Psychology from the University of Richmond, and a Master's in Public Policy with Environmental Law and Economics Track from Georgetown University. She lives in Virginia with her rescue cat Pooma.    To connect or sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, visit: Website: https://allydalsimer.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ally.dalsimer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllyDalsimer  Want more ways to find joy in your life? Check out my website thedreamcoach.net for information about my courses, blogs, books and ways to create a life you love.

It's the kick-off to Season 3 of the Texas Trophy Hunters podcast, "The Voice of Texas Hunting", and we had the opportunity to hook up with Brandon Bredemeyer from the West Texas Chapter of SCI. They are a 501c3 volunteer organization raising money for wildlife conservation, education, and humanitarian grants. Over $1,000,000 was distributed in the last 3 years to local and global causes. Examples include scholarships, clean water projects, wildlife research, anti-poaching efforts, the Borderlands Research Institute, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.We also had the opportunity to talk a little bit about hunting and some of the stuff that Brandon enjoys hunting!  Nothing beats a good story!TTHA is a known leader in the Texas hunting and outdoor world that is made up of members of all ages.  Our mission is to promote, protect, and preserve Texas' wildlife resources and hunting heritage for our future generations.

If you are one of the millions of people that became obsessed with Tiger King  then you are going to be enthralled by today's episode.  Our guest, Maria Tabraue, is the Co-President and Director of ZWF (Zoological Wildlife Foundation) in Miami , a sanctuary dedicated to educating the public about endangered animals in captivity and in the wild. Rachel got a first hand look at the beautiful property and the animals that live there.  She chatted with Maria about what it's like living at the zoo amongst the wildlife, their Instagram superstar, chimpanzee Limbani and what animals are still on her bucket list.   Maria didn't hold back when discussing some of the zoo's detractors.  She responds to the negative press by PETA, how ZWF is nothing like the zoo in Tiger King and what she really thinks of Carole Baskin.  No matter what your opinion, one thing is for sure, Maria is proud of ZWF and their mission.   --- --- --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RachelUchitelNYC Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alison Goodman Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review! Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch every episode on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Misunderstood Podcast Check out Rachel's Patreon: Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel Patreon

On this Fowl Life Podcast, Midwest Series with Joel Kleefisch, Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Executive Director, Bruce Ross, and Champion Duck caller, Mark Kakatsch, with the Wildlife Foundation go in-depth on hunting Sandhill Cranes. Should there be a season and will there be? D.N.R. Game Bird Ecologist, Taylor Finger, weighs in on the booming population of Sandhills in Wisconsin and how it's affecting agriculture. This must-listen episode talks about the future of waterfowl in the Midwest.

As a respected authority on Texas-style barbecue, Jess Pryles is also a co-founder of the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, designed and releases the JP Signature Edition Pitts & Spitts smoker, created an internationally- acclaimed line of meat seasonings under the Hardcore Carnivore® brand and has partnered and been ambassador for numerous brands including Kingsford Charcoal, Lone Star Beef, Gerber Legendary Gear and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.  With her “meat scientist” credentials from Iowa State University, Jess is going to (with her warm-heart) unravel the myths and hesitations with frozen meats.www.bbqradionetwork.com www.holsteinmfg.com

Today Jack is joined by Beryl Makori (The Pangolin Project) and Karen Laurence-Rowe (Wildlife Artist of the Year) to discuss the conservation of giant pangolins in Kenya, and the power of wildlife art! On top of that, the trio also discuss bats, whales, chameleons and how we can all use our talents for conservation! This episode was produced in collaboration with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. If you are feeling generous and listening to this the week it comes out (the 27th of November 2023), then please consider donating to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's ‘Big Give Campaign'. Entitled 'Against All Odds: The Scale of Extinction', all of the money raised through this appeal will go to support the pangolin. The best bit is that all of your donations will be matched, so please check it out now! Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002RXrXjAAL Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We are @PangolinPodcast

Ever wondered how fishing, mentorship, and inclusion intertwine within the great outdoors? Get ready to uncover this synergy in the latest episode of The BunkHaus Podcast as we pull one out of the vault. We have dug up an episode recorded in 2021 on a Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation outing for The Sporting Diversity Podcast. We venture into the heartening journey of the Stewards of the Wild Mentored Fishing Program, a transformative initiative Dr. Matt Hughes and Adam Comer designed to educate and connect people to the outdoors. A welcomed side effect of the program was that it broke barriers and fostered inclusivity. Sharing their personal stories, Amanda and Kami give us a glimpse into the profound impact of this program.Listen as seasoned anglers Davin and Kameron share their passion and expertise. The duo's dedication to mentoring Amanda and Kami is genuinely inspiring. And it doesn't end there. They also reinforce the importance of shared values in building genuine connections. As we delve deeper, we learn about the power of knowledge in shattering stereotypes and the idea of nature as a universal binder. Prepare for an episode with diverse perspectives, insightful conversations, and heart. This episode isn't just about fishing — it is about acceptance, inclusivity, and the beauty of the great outdoors.Find Josh on Instagram or Twitter.Presented by:Spoke Hollow Outdoors - find them on Instagram or Facebook.For more great BunkHaus content, check out:BunkHausPodcast.com | Youtube | Instagram

Tune in and journey to the heart of conservation in Texas, guided by the fabulous Katie Spurgin and her passion for the outdoors. As the Engagement Manager for Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Katie shares her story of transitioning from a high school journalism teacher to fostering the next generation of conservation leaders. Katie's story is a testament to the transformative power of nature and her love for the outdoors. We discuss private landowners' critical role in conservation and the significance of private and public lands in fostering outdoor engagement. Cohost Davin, Whiskey T, Topel shares a little about the Hog's Knuckle cocktail he crafted for the show, and we have a large time in the BunkHaus. As we wrap up our journey, we delve into the growth of the Stewards of the Wild program, bolstered by many dedicated conservationists. We also talk about the upcoming Stewards event and fundraising initiatives for TPWF. From discussing the importance of multi-contact programs with ranches to reflecting on the love for the outdoors, signified by dirty hands, this episode is a treasure trove of passion, conservation, and outdoor joy. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in conservation.Find Josh on Instagram or Twitter.Presented by:Spoke Hollow Outdoors - find them on Instagram or Facebook.For more great BunkHaus content, check out:BunkHausPodcast.com | Youtube | Instagram

This is From The Frontlines, a series presented by Rocky Talkie, bringing you conversations from people working on the coalface of conservation efforts around the world. This week I speak with Derek Hurt from the Robin Hurt Wildlife Foundation as I documented the work they do deep in the wilderness of Tanzania. I would encourage you to support their efforts, by visiting www.robinhurt.com and clicking the conservation tab. Over the coming months you will see some of the content I captured while I was there, so keep an eye out for that on my social as well as the Robin Hurt Wildlife Foundations pages. Find out more about Rocky Talkie Radios: https://rockytalkie.com/ 10% off: https://rockytalkie.com/intothewilderness Read Modern Huntsman: www.modernhuntsman.com www.byronpace.com Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace

Our conversation today with Joan Chapman from Shenandoah Reel Women included Julia Sargent, Director of Programs for Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River to talk about their upcoming overnight camp for girls to learn flyfishing. The pair explained why the camps are important, walked me through a typical day, and talked about the mentorship and growth that has come from the camps. Joan also explained that there are scholarships available for both camps and encouraged interested parents, coaches, and school personnel to reach out to her personally. The 2023 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program supports this program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia.  It is hosted by the Shenandoah Reel Women (SRW) in partnership with the Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (FNFSR).  In these camps, young women will be mentored by established SRW members and volunteers. They will be introduced to the art of fly fishing, learning the basics of knot tying, the use of appropriate equipment, good casting techniques, river entomology, and watershed conservation education. Rods, reels, and tool lanyards used by the participants of the overnight camps will become their property when they leave camp. The overnight camps will be 5-day, 4-overnight camps at Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, VA. Girls will arrive at camp at lunchtime on Sunday, July 23, 2023, and depart late afternoon on Thursday, July 27, 2023. The registration fee for these camps is $150 and includes the lodging, meals, and equipment.  Find more information including how to register here: https://fnfsr.org/srw2023 or contact Joan via email: joan.chapman@fnfsr.org. Before we wrapped up our conversation, Julia also gave us some details about North Fork Conservation Corp which will happen on Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning July 21, 2023, and ending on August 4, 2023. Learn more here: https://fnfsr.org/north-fork-conservation-corps-2023/ 

Welcome to the "Go Big to Give Big" podcast with Randy Molland and Steve Arneson! Today, we discuss what it takes to be a true visionary with Justin Breen. Justin is the Founder and CEO of global PR firm BrEpic Communications and exclusive connectivity platform BrEpic Network. His first book, Epic Business, was a bestseller in six countries and No. 1 for Entrepreneurship in the US. Breen started BrEpic Communications in 2017 and launched BrEpic Network in 2022. He has built an international network of extraordinary people and believes strongly in the power of introductions and creating important relationships. Justin is an active member of Strategic Coach 10x Ambition Program and Abundance 360 Summit, and he mentors countless emerging entrepreneurs. In this episode, Justin discusses his transition from journalist to entrepreneur in 2017 without a business background. He shares insights from his book Epic Life, emphasizing the Kolbe Index score as a way to identify visionaries. Justin reveals his rare unicorn score of 867 and explains how simplifying patterns aids visionary success. He explores balancing visionary thinking with integrative action and outlines the four stages of business. Justin encourages action over overthinking and perfectionism, highlighting his involvement with giving initiatives like the Wildlife Foundation and Dylan Buckner Foundation. He also discusses why prioritizing on helping others before themselves can lead to become true visionaries. [00:00 - 14:59] Family-Oriented Entrepreneurship·      Justin is the founder of Replica Communications and Network, working with top visionaries to help simplify their message.·      Justin talks about the four stages of business that become a must-understand principle in life.·      He embodies the Give Big Side, being on the board of a Wildlife Foundation and having a scholarship program.·      Justin simplifies patterns by talking to visionaries and connecting cool people changing the world. [14:59 – 30:10] Simplifying the Visionary Message·      Effective balance of visionary and integrator roles is crucial for success.Prioritize execution rather than getting stuck in overthinking and analysis paralysis.Seek partnerships with individuals who possess complementary strengths to enhance overall effectiveness.Embrace imperfections and take action rather than strive for perfection. [30:10 – 40:10] The Importance of Entrepreneurs in SocietyCapitalism and entrepreneurship are often misunderstood and mislabeled, but they involve creating higher value from lower value.Entrepreneurs serve as societal catalysts, pushing progress and challenging materialistic values.Justin empathizes with entrepreneurs but questions why some individuals make excuses instead of pursuing their best lives. [40:10 – 49:09] Quick Questions·      Brag on one charity that you like:o  Little Village.·      What would get you more excited? Donating a $1 million check or spending a week physically helping others?o  Justin prefers donating a $1 million check as he feels his skills are better utilized in writing a check rather than engaging in physical activities like building houses.·      Who inspires you with their giving?o  Mark Fujiwara, Greg Washington, and his wife, Dr. Sarah Breen·      What is the first thing you think of when you hear Go Big to Give Big:o  The first thing Justin thinks of when hearing "Go Big to Give Big" is Mario Lemieux, a hockey player known for his accomplishments.·      In one word, describe the feeling you get when you give:o  Grateful.·      Do you believe that money can buy you happiness:o  Justin believes money can buy happiness based on the positive experiences and opportunities it has provided him. [49:09 – 51:14] Closing Segment·      Reach out to Justino  See the links below ·      Final words Tweetable Quotes “The only way to do anything is to execute and take action and make the investment.” – Justin Breen_____________________________________________________________________ Connect with Justin by following him on LinkedIn and Instagram or by checkingBrEpic Communications LLC's website CONNECT WITH US! Join our Facebook Group LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE! Listen to the Go Big To Give Big Podcaston different platforms. Apple Podcast Amazon Music Spotify Castro For more information, you may visit:gobigtogivebig.comhttps://thereinvestors.caAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Crystal C. Shaw is the Chief Operating Officer for the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. She previously served as the Executive Director and CEO of the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Ms. Shaw spent her earlier career in real estate and executive search advisory and consulting assisting search firms and businesses with c-level recruitment within privately held and PE-backed companies across industries. Ms. Shaw holds a Bachelor's of Science in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She currently serves as a committee member of the Chicago Downtown Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and co-founder of Shane's Anglers, benefitting Cal's Angels. She is a life sponsor of Ducks Unlimited and the Ruffed Grouse Society. She formerly served as an Auxiliary Board Member of the Sue Duncan Children's Center. Ms. Shaw enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, fly fishing and hunting. Links: www.mcgraw.org www.annieoakleyshootersni.org  Show notes: 0:52 – What is inside Crystal's freezer? 1:51 – Overview of Crystal's background (three countries and eight states). 4:45 – Childhood adventures, hunting, fishing and upbringing. 8:13 – Hunting and fishing in Australia. 10:26 – Path to cofounding a nonprofit. 12:15 - Best path to obtaining a job in wildlife conservation? 14:00 - Tips for folks who want to reach and grow in the field of conservation. NETWORK! 14:52 - The Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. 20:52 – Ding Darling was friends with Max McGraw! AND they both have a women's incitive! 22:46 - What is CLfT? 24:44 - Short break for a message from our partner, Prois, and our partner program, NWF Outdoors. Be sure to follow and support both on social media. 26:07 - Favorite field experiences. #DesertQuailHunting 29:20 - Biology, research and the urban coyote project! 32:15 – Fellowship and internship opportunities… reach out to Crystal directly! 33:08 – Crystal looks to the future of conservation. 39:08 – www.annieoakleyshootersni.org  (Fall classic is Sunday, September 24th) 41:43 – Closing statements… hits and misses!

How can we successfully leverage public funds as private donors? Peter Stangel joins Sybil and explains how to distribute funds in the right places, and how donors can strategically use their dollars to strategically leverage public funds and maximize impact. Episode Highlights:How can we successfully leverage private and public funds for the causes that we care aboutPeter's personal journey to ultimately become Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and CommunitiesHow to navigate the federal grant bureaucracies for maximum impactPeter Stangel Bio:Peter Stangel of Aiken, SC joined the US Endowment in April of 2010. An ecologist by training, Peter received a B.S. in Biology from Furman University and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Previously he was with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, most recently as Director of Science and Evaluation. With the Foundation he also served as Eastern and Southeastern Regional Director, and Neotropical Migratory Bird Initiative Director. Peter has extensive experience building corporate conservation partnerships, and has worked with Walmart, Shell Oil Company, ConocoPhillips, and Southern Company, among others. He has more than 20 publications in the technical literature and nearly 200 in the popular magazines.Links:U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities: https://www.usendowment.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/leveraging-public-dollars· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/99-Meta-Loftsgaarden· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/57-michael-chatmanCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome 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 through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould 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!

As a respected authority on Texas-style barbecue, Jess Pryles is also a co-founder of the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, designed and releases the JP Signature Edition Pitts & Spitts smoker, created an internationally- acclaimed line of meat seasonings under the Hardcore Carnivore® brand and has partnered and been ambassador for numerous brands including Kingsford Charcoal, Lone Star Beef, Gerber Legendary Gear and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. With her “meat scientist” credentials from Iowa State University, Jess is going to (with her warm-heart) unravel the myths and hesitations with frozen meats.www.bbqradionetwork.com www.holsteinmfg.com

In the latest episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, co-hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham speak with Joelle Gore, Stewardship Division Chief, Office for Coastal Management at NOAA, and Jessica Grannis, Program Director, Coastal Resilience at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, about the 2023 National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). The guests discuss how the NCRF, which is being supported by funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to enhance protections for coastal communities from the impacts of storms, floods and other natural coastal hazards while also improving habitats for fish and wildlife. They also cover the selection process for funding, the role of partnerships in advancing coastal resilience, and successful projects that have been funded in the past.

Secretary Vilsack and USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie joined the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and farmer-leaders with Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) to sign a $95 million USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, officially launching the Farmers for Soil Health initiative.

Tyler sharp, editor in chief of Modern Huntsman joins me in a conversation with David Yoskowitz, the Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Katie Spurgin, the Engagement Officer for the Foundation, to discuss conservation, land-use and recreation in the great outdoors: how do we protect our wild spaces while also making them accessible for everyone? This episode is an extension of a story presented by Tecovas in volume ten of Modern Huntsman, all about Stewards of the Wild - a programme run by the Foundation. Read the story: https://modernhuntsman.com/texas-christmas-with-stewards-of-the-wild/ More on Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: https://tpwd.texas.gov/ More on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation: https://www.tpwf.org/ Stewards Of The Wild: https://www.tpwf.org/sotw/ Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/byronpace More on the film Paid in Blood: www.byronpace.com/paidinblood  

We are beyond excited to share this week's COBT as we had the opportunity to visit with the team at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Joining us for the session are Dr. Holly Bamford, Chief Conservation Officer, Dr. John Lamoreux, Director, Fish and Wildlife Conservation, and Kristen Byler, Senior Scientist, Marine Conservation. Since its inception in 1984, NFWF has collaborated with federal, corporate and individual partners to put over $7 billion to work with conservation projects across all 50 US states and US territories. We were delighted to visit with the team and talk about NFWF's mission to build partnerships and drive conservation efforts for current and future generations. To help orient the conversation, Dr. Bamford first shared background on the organization, it's fascinating history, and mission. From there, we discuss how the organization's partners are involved with each project and respective community, the diversity of their partnerships and projects and focus on "Getting Stuff Done," the link between nature and the energy sector including specific projects NFWF is working on with the energy industry, NFWF's involvement with carbon sequestration and associated challenges, the need for national standardization for carbon sequestration, three ways to invest in nature to sequester carbon, how individuals can get involved with NFWF, and much more. We had a hard time ending the discussion but wrapped with where Dr. Bamford, Dr. Lamoreux and Kristen see NFWF ten years from now. It was a great discussion and we are inspired by their eager spirit to "Do More Good In More Places." Mike Bradley kicked us off with a quick market update from the past week, flagging the possibility that natural gas companies may pull back on rig count and flagged a few upcoming events including PPI reporting, the World Economic Forum in Davos taking place this week, Chinese market activity, and the beginning of oilfield services Q4 results, with SLB first out of the chute. Jeff Tillery also joined for today's discussion as well as Nick Lance, Veriten's Nature-Based Solutions Project Lead. We look forward to following NFWF's projects and progress over the coming years! Thanks to you all. Let's keep 2023 rolling!

In this episode we chat with Brandee Anthony- also known as the Vero Beach Mermaid! Brandee is the owner of Mermaid Freedive, a PADI instructor, and professional water woman. We talk about being a female entrepreneur, how to make it in the mermaiding world, and learn all about her home state of Florida's unique spring system and how we can help protect it! Links: Non-Profit Organizations working to protect springs statewide * Florida Springs Institute * Florida Springs Council * Florida Wildlife Corridor * Project Baseline: Florida Springs * Florida Defenders of the Environment * Kings of the Springs * 1000 Friends of Florida * Florida Conservation Voters * Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Brandee: @verobeachmermaid, @brandee_anthony and @mermaidfreedive --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/savethemermaids/support

Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief Dr. Todd Votteler talks with Dr. Andrew Sansom, Founder of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University, about using water markets as a tool to protect environmental flows in Texas. Dr. Andrew Sansom is one of Texas' leading conservationists. He is the Founder of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University. He is a former Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Executive Director of the Texas Nature Conservancy. For his commitment to the management and protection of natural resources, he is a recipient of the Chevron Conservation Award, The Chuck Yeager Award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, The Pugsley Medal from the National Park Foundation, the Seton Award from the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nature Conservancy. Dr. Sansom is a Distinguished Alumnus of Austin College and Texas Tech University.

The Oregon Wildlife Foundation has been raising money for fish and wildlife conservation projects in Oregon for a long time. An integral partner of ODFW, the foundation has put money into land purchases like the Lower Deschutes River Wildlife Area, an important habitat for mule deer and bighorn sheep, as well as the Herman the Sturgeon habitat at Bonneville hatchery and many other projects over the years. OWF executive director Tim Greseth met us out at one of the foundations first major purchases, Heritage Landing, at the mouth of the Deschutes River, to give us some more background on this important partnership. 

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by KY Fish & Wildlife Foundation Director, Rachel Young! Rachel is a part of a non-profit conservation organization that does great work within the state of Kentucky, and as a part of their fundraising efforts they are hosting a drawing for a very special quail hunt right in the heart of central KY. We talk about those details, conservation camp, hunting, and much more... Enjoy!

Kyle Kissock is the Communications Manager for the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation.  Originally from Ohio, Kyle moved out west to work for the Teton Science school before finding his home at the Wildlife Foundation.  In this chat, Kyle and Stephan talk about all things wildlife.  Not just the big ones like moose, bears, and elk, but the little creatures that make up our ecosystem.  Kyle dives into some of the big projects that the Foundation is working on, such as modifying fences to make them friendlier to wildlife movement and some initiatives that help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Stephan and Kyle also talk about some of the elusive wildlife in the Tetons such as the mountain lions and wolverines.  If you have an interest in learning more about the wildlife that makes up the heart of our valley, this is a must-listen.  Learn more about the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation athttps://jhwildlife.org/ ( JHWildlife.org) Photo by: Christine Paige Follow Stephan and his family on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/buildingintheholein22?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ( @buildinginthehole22) to see their experience of living in a camper for the summer as they give their home away to build a new home.  This week's episode is sponsored in part by Teton County Solid Waste and Recycling, announcing the new commercial Curb to Compost Program for restaurants and other commercial food waste generators. More athttps://tetoncountywy.gov/1459/Compost ( TetonCountyWY.gov) or athttps://www.instagram.com/roadtozerowaste.jh ( @RoadToZeroWaste.JH on Instagram) Support also comes from The Jackson Hole Wine Club. Curating quality wine selections delivered to you each month. Enjoy delicious wines at amazing prices. More athttp://jacksonholewineclub.com/ ( JacksonHoleWineClub.com) Want to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com. Marketing and editing support byhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoeri ( Michael Moeri) (http://michaelmoeri.com/ (michaelmoeri.com),https://www.instagram.com/thatsamoeri/ (@thatsamoeri)).

Dale Blasingame, an assistant professor of practice in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University, joins the Big Ideas TXST podcast to discuss National Parks, State Parks and incorporating these outdoor treasures into higher education. A founder of the Study-in-America program at Texas State, each semester Blasingame oversees a class of students who travel to public parks across the U.S. to hone their journalism skills and learn to tell stories with substance and relevance. Students benefit from the experience of studying beyond the traditional classroom setting, much like studying abroad. Blasingame is an avid hiker and traveler. In 2014, he visited all 95 state parks in Texas in one year. He's now almost halfway through his mission to visit all 400+ national park properties. Dale's dog, Lucy, joins him on trips and loves to hike and climb rocks. Blasingame and Lucy were included on Texas Highways Magazine's list of Extraordinary Texans for 2016, and his stories have been featured on TV, radio, digital and in magazines. He's been able to marry his passions of technology and our parks by creating a course called Mobile Storytelling in the Park, in conjunction with Texas Parks and Wildlife, where students produce social video content at state parks. In 2017, Blasingame received a grant to develop the School of Journalism and Mass Communication's first Study in America course, where he took students to do similar work in national parks. The program is now in its third year. Blasingame is a member of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, National Park Foundation, National Parks Conservation Association and The Trail Foundation. He's also a licensed commercial drone pilot. Before joining the Texas State faculty, Blasingame was a television news producer. He spent nine years at WOAI-TV in San Antonio, where he won two Lone Star Emmy awards and was nominated for a third. Before that, he was a news anchor and sports reporter for KTSA-AM in San Antonio. Blasingame is a member of the Online News Association, Society of Professional Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Further reading: Study-in-America: Journalism Students report from state, national parks as they create content for digital and social media outlets Digital Media Innovation Dale Blasingame on Instagram Lucy And Her Leash

(Lander, WY) - Vickie Hutchinson from Water For Wildlife, along with interns Kenzie and Rachel, joined the County 10 Podcast to discuss their mission, ways to help and their participation in this year's Lander Community Foundation Challenge For Charities. To learn more about Water For Wildlife, click here. To learn more about Challenge For Charities, click here.

Devin: What do you see as your superpower, your stand-out skill that allows you to be effective at the great work that you’re doing?Naomi: I think my superpower is that ability to bring lots of people with lots of ideas and get them together so we can drive greater impact.Salesforce, the enterprise CRM giant, has launched a $100 million “Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Justice” fund. Naomi Morenzoni, the company’s senior vice president of philanthropy, joined me to discuss it. (Disclosure: I own a few shares of Salesforce.)Climate JusticeThe idea of climate justice is still emerging as a theme at the intersection of social justice and climate change solutions.“When we think about climate justice, we think about those who are hit first and frankly worst by the impacts of climate,” Naomi says. “And it’s those in our communities who are often furthest from success, who are having the greatest impact in these moments.”Her comments cause me to think of friends and colleagues living in Bangladesh, where 50 million low-income people live in areas that sea level may permanently flood before the end of the century.Naomi provides further context: If we want that healthy, prosperous society, we have to have an inclusive society. But at the foundation, we have to have a healthy planet. We have to make sure that our world, frankly, is not on fire because we're never going to be able to achieve any of those other goals that we've set out if we don't go after that first.The problem far outstrips available resources, Naomi says.“The funding that goes into this area is so small,” she says. “I think it’s something—only 2 percent of philanthropic funding goes to climate right now. If you look into community-led solutions by founders who are underrepresented, you’re looking at something like 0.6 percent. It’s abysmal.”Never miss an episode. Subscribe!Salesforce’s Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Justice FundSalesforce has made significant progress on sustainability, moving to 100 percent renewable energy. The company also sells a Net Zero Cloud that helps clients track and reduce carbon emissions. The CRM giant has already planted 43.5 million trees with a commitment to reach 100 million by 2030. The company’s environmental philanthropic efforts are the furthest thing from greenwashing.Around the world, just in recent memory, we’ve seen a measurable shift in so-called “natural” disasters. Naomi notes that what were once seasonal threats are becoming constant worries. “Over the last few years, the intensity, the velocity, the just frankly, the sort of onslaught of these climate-exacerbated disasters continued to pummel our community,” Naomi says. “When we were talking to our community partners, when we were talking to organizations like the Red Cross or Latino Community Foundation, they were saying, we need you in the climate fight.”“We have to move upstream; we have to get ahead of this as much as we can,” she adds.When Salesforce launched the new fund, it focused on three areas. Naomi enumerated them:First is just around climate and thinking about nature-based solutions, particularly what we call blue and green carbon sinks as a way to capture that carbon emission, making sure that we stay below that 1.5-degree tipping point. The second piece was around biodiversity, making sure that the systems in which these trees are being planted or restored are kept healthy as part of that strategy. The third pillar, which was important, was where this climate justice piece comes into play, is around livelihoods, making sure that we were supporting adaptation measures that were going to promote the economic climate and the climate resilience and community resilience side of this transition.Naomi shared some examples of the projects the fund is supporting with an eye toward ensuring that communities that grantors have often left out of these conversations have a seat at the table.One is our partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. We've been supporting a project that they have in Port Arthur, and this is a community that historically has just been pummeled during hurricane season. During Hurricane Harvey, 70 percent of the houses there flooded. This is also a predominantly black community.This was a community that had been left out of a lot of these conversations, but they were feeling the impacts. So what we did with them is support a project that is a multi-stakeholder project where they're bringing the community voice into the conversation to co-develop solutions around restoration of the coastal lands. This is going to have a lot of different positive impacts. You're going to both be restoring the ecosystems so that you have that biodiversity regeneration. You're going to be creating jobs through that process and you're going to be making sure you're elevating the community voice in those solutions. The net impact really is that when that next hurricane comes through, you're going to be able to slow down the impacts of it. You're going to be building more environmental and community resilience into that system there.Naomi shared the story of another project the fund supported:Another great example organization that we're giving to is the World Resource Institute. We're supporting their land accelerator program in Brazil. This is really about training, technical assistance and mentorships for entrepreneurs who are going to be doing reforestation and restoration work on degraded lands in both Brazil and India. What I love about this project is it's really thinking about how you support livelihood, entrepreneurship.They help them figure out how to do pitch decks. How do you make sure that you can attract new funding from other investors, from impact investors? How do you get ready to be able to get a project into the carbon market so that you can be able to take advantage of the growth in that carbon credits?Here’s a third story she shared:Another great example is in an organization called Restor, and we're supporting a technical platform where they're using satellite imagery so that anywhere in the world you can go in and you can click in and say, “Okay, I live in Oregon. I want to know what projects are happening around reforestation in Oregon.”We, in fact, get hit all the time by wildfires. It's really bad during the summers in particular. You can go in, you can zoom in on a particular project. You can click in and say, “hey, do they need funding? Do they need volunteers? How far along is the project? Is the project doing what it said it was going to do?”So you have that verification opportunity and it's available really anywhere in the world.“We’re trying to think about a lot of different ways and interventions that we can be investing because frankly, it’s going to take everything,” Naomi says. “It takes all of us in this fight to advance that action.”“I think philanthropy has to be both the best and boldest risk-tolerant capital out there,” she says. “And it also has to be the patient capital.” In the climate space, corporations have invested billions and will invest trillions, but philanthropy will have to lead.“When I think about risk tolerance, you know, with an angel investor, I did some research once, and I think they expect like 5 to 10 percent of their portfolio in angel investing to hit,” Naomi says. “We expect way more out of our philanthropic portfolios. We expect results. You know, we fund programs, we fund outcomes, but we’re not always investing in the innovation, and we’re not always investing in the capacity building that’s needed.”Salesforce is working to change that dynamic.In this massive effort, Naomi draws on her superpower, which I’ll call leading collaboration.How to Develop Leading Collaboration As a SuperpowerNaomi used to think of her superpower as being able to bring order to chaos, but recently she’s begun to appreciate the way that could limit outcomes. She now sees herself bringing flow to the chaos that comes from having lots of people at the table.“I love a messy, chaotic situation, the energy, sort of the creativity that comes out of there,” she says.Today, she sees the power of collaboration. “It’s really about thinking about how might we take all of this energy, all of this creativity, all of these great ideas and get them to get together and get it all in a single path, driving towards a single outcome where we can have incredible impact.”She strengthened her superpower in 2020 by helping organize and implement Salesforce’s racial equality and justice commitment that came out of a company task force. “We thought about all the different parts of our business that needed to come together to think about how do we support racial equity? How do we support racial justice?” Naomi says, “We made bold commitments across our people, our philanthropy, our policy positions and our purchasing.”“That was a hard moment,” She says. “I’m going to be honest, like the emotions that I felt, the emotions our community was feeling, that sense of the magnitude of this reckoning was so big. How are we ever going to do enough?”The task force was deliberate about setting bold goals. The company published them on the website and is tracking its progress publicly.This project was a big win for Naomi, and she credits her ability to lead collaboration for getting it done.She offers some advice for leading collaboration effectively.“The approach that Salesforce comes from, when we think particularly about our community impact work, starts with listening like we don’t have all of the answers,” she says.“We have to listen to those who have the expertise,” Naomi says. “We have to listen to those with lived experiences. We have to listen to those who are closest to the challenge because honestly, they usually have the best solutions.”She offered a compelling example of listening and learning. In the reforestation effort around the world, one of the significant challenges is around seeds—collection, storage, and then getting saplings out of them. “But what’s not clear is exactly the right intervention.”After listening to the experts, Naomi and the team identified a pivotal spot to invest some philanthropic capital. “We funded in Hawaii a technician who’s going to sit down with the expert in that area around a particular tree that’s critical to that ecosystem. And we’re going to support that training and the passing down of that knowledge.”She also said the fund would try several things and recognize that some would fail. “Let’s learn from it. Let’s learn from where we failed.”By following Naomi’s example and her advice, you can make leading collaboration a superpower that will enable you to do more good in the world. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Masters is a filmmaker and writer specializing in wildlife and adventure stories. He is most known for directing the feature-length documentary The River and The Wall, a SXSW 2019 award winner, and for producing Unbranded, a Mountainfilm 2015 Audience Award winner. Masters studied wildlife biology at Texas A&M University and founded Fin and Fur Films, a production company specializing in short films featuring wildlife research, conservation, and activism. He is the author of two books published by Texas A&M University Press and has written for National Geographic and Western Horseman. His films have been distributed on Netflix, National Geographic, STARZ, PBS, and he has worked with The Wildlife Society, Borderlands Research Institute, YETI, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, and other great brands and NGOs. A proud Texan, Masters loves riding a good horse through new country, filming wildlife stories that have not been documented before, and using movies to help conserve wildlife and wild places.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded nearly $3 million dollars in grants to plant cover crops in six Midwestern states The funding comes as demand for state and federal incentive programs for cover crops often outpaces available funding.

Our conversation today with Joan Chapman from Shenandoah Reel Women was all about fly fishing. She explained how/why the group was formed and the comradery she's found by being a part of it. Shenandoah Reel Women was founded in 2018 by three women who wanted to get out on the river fishing with other women. SRW has now grown to a group of 20+ women of all ages, from all corners of the county. These women gather to learn from, teach, and mentor each other. The goal of SRW is to get more women and girls into the river to try their hand at fly fishing and, also, to engage in other outdoor pursuits like hiking, birding, tree and wildflower spotting, and nature photography. In the past day camps had been offered to encourage a younger generation of women (ages 12-18) to experience fly fishing. This year an overnight camp has been added. Both flyfishing camps are made possible by the 2021/22 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia and awarded to Friends of North Fork Shenandoah River. In these camps, young women will be mentored by established SRW members and volunteers. They will be introduced to the art of fly fishing, learn the basics of knot tying, the use of appropriate equipment, good casting techniques, river entomology and watershed conservation education.  The day camp will be held at Seven Bends State Park in Woodstock, VA on June 13-14, and 16, 2022 (Mon/Tue/Thur) 9am-3pm each day. The registration fee for this camp is $45 with enrollment limited to 15. Scholarships are available. Rods, reels and necessary equipment will be available for participants' use during the day camp and for additional summer fishing activities. The overnight camp will be a 5-day, 4-overnight camp at Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, VA. Girls will arrive at camp at lunchtime on Sunday, June 26, 2022 and depart late afternoon on Thursday, June 30, 2022. The registration fee for this camp is $125 with enrollment limited to 12. Meals and snacks are included. Scholarships are available. Rods, reels and tool lanyards that are used by the participants during the overnight camp will become their property at the conclusion, as part of the grant award. All current COVID guidelines will be followed. Registration for either of these camps can be made at: https://fnfsr.org/srw2022/. The deadline to register for the day camp is Monday, June 6, 2022. The deadline to register for the overnight camp is Monday, June 20, 2022. Space is limited for both camps so early registration is advised. Joan also explained that there are scholarships available for both camps and encouraged interested parents, coaches, school personnel to reach out to her personally. For more information about Shenandoah Reel Women, the camps and/or scholarships, please contact: Joan Chapman via phone: 703-507-2276 or email:  joan.chapman@fnfsr.org. Follow them on Instagram for updates as well.

May moves most quickly, and here we are again with another edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter and program that seeks to capture as much as possible about the rapid movement that appears to be experienced by so many. The goal is to give a quick look or listen at what’s going on as often as possible. This is the 374th episode hosted by me, Sean Tubbs.Charlottesville Community Engagement is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.On today’s program:The Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors releases its latest analysis of the Charlottesville market Albemarle and Waynesboro are receiving more funds to electrify busesVirginia localities to get more funding for Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction The Albemarle Board of Supervisors adopts its budget for FY23But the six elected officials are in a stalemate over how to proceed with grass or artificial turf at new athletic fields First shout to JMRL’s How To FestivalIn today’s first subscriber-supported shout-out, the Jefferson Madison Regional Library will once again provide the place for you to learn about a whole manner of things! The How To Festival returns once more to the Central Library in downtown Charlottesville on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is something for everyone in this fast-paced, interactive and free event! There will be 15-minute presentations and demonstrations on a diverse set of topics. Want to know how to do a home DNA test? Tune a guitar? What about using essential oils to repel mosquitoes? Visit the library website at jmrl.org to learn more. Schedule is coming soon! That’s the How To Festival, May 14, 2022. CAAR reports on activity in first three months of 2022A lower inventory of available homes continues to drive up the sales prices in some parts of the region. That’s according to the latest quarterly report from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors covering the first three months of this year. . “In the first quarter, the median sales price was $389,900, which was up 13 over a year ago, a gain of nearly $45,000,” reads the report. A total of 888 homes were sold during January, February and March. That’s 177 units fewer than in the same period in 2021. The report notes that inventory may be on the rise. A total of 1,327 building permits were issued in 2021 in the six localities covered by CAAR and that’s the highest number since 2006. Activity has increased this year as well. “In January and February, there were 286 new construction permits, which is up significantly from prior years,” the report continues. “In the first two months of 2022, more than 70 percent of new housing permits were for the construction of single-family homes.” However, the report also notes that interest rates are beginning to climb with the average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage at five percent for the first time in eleven years. As for sales prices, all six localities saw increases in the median sales price. Albemarle’s average is $476,750, an 11 percent increase since 2021’s first quarterCharlottesville’s average is $412,000, a four percent increase Fluvanna’s average is $335,263, a 24 percent increaseGreene’s average is $335,000, a seven percent increaseLouisa’s average is $282,651, a 22 percent increase Nelson’s average is $308,500, a 17 percent increaseTomorrow I will be posting an anecdotal summary of transactions in the city of Charlottesville and paid subscribers to this newsletter will get a first look. Take a look at the past 15 on the Information Charlottesville archive. Virginia DEQ to award $14 million for electric school busesMore state funding is on the way to help localities make the transition from diesel-powered school buses to electric ones. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday that the Clean School Bus Program will award more than $14 million across Virginia, and that includes Albemarle County.The funding comes from Volkswagen, a company that lied to its customers about the fuel efficiency of some vehicles. Virginia received $93.6 million from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.“DEQ has also committed funds for innovative clean transportation projects including electric transit buses, medium and heavy duty trucks, electric equipment at the Port of Virginia and development of a statewide charging network for electric vehicles,” reads a press release.Albemarle County will get $464,754 for two more electric buses, bringing the total fleet to four. Last year, the county received $530,000 from the same fund. (previous story)Waynesboro will receive $1.4 million for six buses. For more information about the Volkswagen settlement, visit this dedicated website.Virginia gets funding for Bay clean-up effortsLast November, President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which included $238 million in funding for programs to reduce pollution that makes its way into the Chesapeake Bay. This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that $40 million will be made available through two separate programs. “I am pleased to announce the new funding that will help support ready-to-go projects throughout the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake Bay watershed,” said EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe in a news release. “This unprecedented funding can go straight into projects that will protect public health, improve water quality and help restore lands, rivers and streams that impact the Chesapeake Bay – from farm fields to suburban neighborhoods to city streets.”First, $15 million will come from the Most Effective Basins (MEB) program. Virginia will get over $3 million from this pool of funding. “The funding will largely support farm-based actions to improve local rivers and streams in locations most beneficial to the downstream Chesapeake Bay,” the release continues. The other $25 million will be administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through two grant programs. Specific awards will be made in September. One group that is often a forum for local efforts to meet pollution reduction controls is the Rivanna River Basin Commission. They meet next virtually tomorrow at 2 p.m. (meeting info) (RRBC agendas)Second shout-out: The Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign It’s springtime, and one Patreon subscriber wants you to know the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign is a grassroots initiative of motivated citizens, volunteers, partner organizations, and local governments who want to promote the use of native plants. This spring the group is working with retailers across the region to encourage purchase of plants that belong here and are part of an ecosystem that depends on pollination. There are plenty of resources on the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Facebook page, so sign up to be notified of lectures, plant sales, and more!Albemarle Board adopts $586.3 million budgetThe Albemarle Board of Supervisors took eight actions yesterday to complete the process of development and adopting a budget for FY23. They began with the tax rates. (view the presentation)“We have the real estate, mobile homes and public service tax rate of 85.4 cents (per $100 of assessed value) that is the calendar year 2022 rate,” said Andy Bowman, chief of the Office of Management and Budget in Albemarle. “For personal property rate, which also applies to machinery and tool taxes, the current rate is currently $4.28 cents per $100 and it is proposed to be reduced to $3.22 per $100 of assessed value.” The reduction is due to the increase in value of used vehicles due to reduced production. Many localities in Virginia opted to decrease this amount, though Charlottesville City Council opted to keep their rate at the higher one. In the next three items, Supervisors had to vote on an increase in the food and beverage tax from four percent to six percent and an increase in the transient lodging tax from five percent to eight percent.“And finally the disposable plastic bag tax which would be five cents for each disposable bag and that would go into effect on January 1 of 2023,” Bowman said. Supervisors adopted those tax rates with no discussion. All of that took place at the seven work sessions held since the budget was introduced in late February. All of those tax rates add up to a budget that anticipated $586.282,008 in total revenues for FY 23.“That is a number than is greater than the Board last saw, due to some changes primarily in the school budget,” Bowman said. Those changes include additional funds for the school system related to reclassification of federal funds as well as $12 million in funding for the school that came down from the American Rescue Plan Act. Virginia has not yet adopted its budget as the divided General Assembly did not reach consensus on one. Bowman said that means there is about $5 million in funds in question currently set aside as a placeholder. “The current county budget includes $3.6 million in state funding that is currently in question with the impasse at the state budget,” Bowman said. “The Board of Supervisors previously asked the public schools what is the fallback plan if that state funding comes through? This plan is responsive to that direction so if the state keeps that $3.6 million intact, the school board would use that $3.6 million in one way. If that $3.6 million were to fall out of the state with an alternative approval for how that would be used. Stalemate continues on synthetic turf fields One issue that has come up during the budget process has been how to proceed with plans to update athletic fields managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. The original budget envisioned those being installed as grass fields at the future Biscuit Run Park, but at least three Supervisors sought to instead move forward with a previous plan to build synthetic turf fields at Darden Towe Park. Some such as Supervisor Ann Mallek continued to want to keep those fields natural. The topic was discussed extensively at the work session on April 27, and the county executive prepared a potential way to move forward. “If the Board were to show a majority or a consensus today that we would like to explore increasing the quality of the fields at Darden Towe, the first step would be to go out and get an expert in the turf management world to come in and do an assessment,” said County Executive Jeffrey Richardson.That process could take a year and might mean taking the fields off line for some time. Richardson said the first step would cost about $20,000 and he asked the Board if they supported that pathway forward. However, that proposal was not included in the budget before the Board. Supervisor Ned Gallaway asked what this study would give the county that it didn’t already know before. “What it gives us is a detailed plan of execution,” said Trevor Henry, the assistant county executive. “A nutrient plan, things like aeration, lime, fertilizer, a seeding schedule, weed and pest control, a mowing schedule, a watering schedule, and a rotation. Those would be some of the outcomes of that.” Supervisor Diantha McKeel made a motion to adopt the budget that did not include spending that $20,000 for the consultant. Supervisor Ann Mallek made a counter motion to amend the budget to include that funding. Supervisor McKeel wanted to move forward with synthetic turf as recommended by staff in 2019 to put lighting and artificial turf at Darden Towe. “In 2019, Albemarle County had nine organizations representing over 7,000 participants that were requesting rectangular field space,” McKeel said. “It was evident in ‘19 that Albemarle County not only lacked the available fields but lacked the ability to provide quality fields based on high usage.”McKeel said artificial turf was not her first choice for grass athletic fields, but she supported their use at Darden Towe, which is considered an urban park. “A mudhole is not an environmental success, nor is asking people to play in goose poop an environmental success,” McKeel said. Supervisor Mallek said natural grass fields are safer for those who play on them. The topic was discussed extensively at the April 27 work session. Gallaway said he did not support the motion because it would delay what he said was a need to provide fields. He supported synthetic.“We’ve had in front of us an option that would fix our system of fields that would increase capacity, that would increase quality everywhere, not just for the current fields but for the future fields that would come into the system,” Gallaway said. Supervisor Donna Price also did not support the motion.“I call foul on that proposal and think we’re just simply kicking the can down the road,” Price said. “It’s been years that we’ve known our fields are inadequate and that we needed to do something like this.” Mallek’s proposal failed 3-3, which is a stalemate. That means the adopted budget does not include a decision point on how to proceed with athletic fields. . Other actions taken to complete the budget include a resolution for appropriation of $18 million for FY23 in FY22, a borrowing resolution, and a resolution to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for FY23 through FY27. Now that the budget is complete, the process will next begin on creating a new strategic plan. Help support Town Crier Productions with a paid subscription to this newsletter!For one year now, Town Crier Productions has a promo with Ting!Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. If you decide to proceed to make the switch, you’ll get:Free installationSecond month of Ting service for freeA $75 gift card to the Downtown MallAdditionally, Ting will match your Substack subscription to support Town Crier Productions, the company that produces this newsletter and other community offerings. 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TVC 577.4: Part 2 of a conversation that began on our last program with Stefanie Powers, the actress known around the world as Jennifer Hart on Hart to Hart, and the founder and president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, a nonprofit organization that Stefanie established in 1982 in memory of William Holden, the love of her life, that continues and furthers Holden's conservation work in East Africa. Among other topics this segment, Ed asks Stefanie what first fueled her interest in animal wildlife preservation. Our friends at the Gold Coast International Film Festival will honor William Holden in early May as the next recipient of The Burton Moss Hollywood Golden Era Award, an award that honors legendary actors and actresses from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Stefanie Powers will accept the award that night on Holden's behalf in a ceremony that will take place in Great Neck, New York. For reservations and more information, call (516) 829-2570 or visit GoldCoastArts.org. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whit Fosburgh is the president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, an organization dedicated to advancing America's legacy of conservation, habitat, and access to public lands.Prior to joining TRCP in 2010, Whit spent 15 years at Trout Unlimited. Additionally, he served as fisheries' director for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and was a wildlife specialist for the National Audubon Society. Whit grew up hunting and fishing in upstate New York and was a member of Team USA in the 1997 World Fly Fishing Championships. He has a BA in Government from Georgetown University and a Master's degree from the Yale University School of Forestry.We talked all about TRCP and their various areas of focus, from the Farm Bill, to the Colorado River, to Chronic Wasting Disease in deer species. Whit and the TRCP are keeping the spirit and vision of Theodore Roosevelt and the early American conservation movement alive by leveraging the voice of outdoor enthusiasts to influence policy.You can visit their website for more, sign up for their newsletter to stay informed on these issues, and consider a donation to help the cause.

I started this podcast because I wanted to have hard conversations.  So when I saw the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative (TDI) Center post on LinkedIn, I knew I wanted to learn more. In this episode, Dr. Marisa Rinkus joins us to talk about her work at the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative (TDI) Center at Michigan State University.Marisa's early experience with the Peace Corps working in small communities in Guatemala and then later, with the Wildlife Foundation, prepared her for her work today.  Marisa's worked  to understand community needs. She learned she was a "connector" and enjoyed serving as a resource for communities. Marisa learned that there is often disconnect between resource managers or policy makers and communities often because of the assumptions we make about others.   Now, as an Associate Director of TDI, Marisa helps teams, particularly research teams, to be more effective and function more collaboratively. TDI works with groups who are working towards a common goal by conducting workshops and  strategy sessions. Based in philosophy, the team is multidimensional and brings that perspective to their work through the science of team science.The aim of TDI workshops are to enhance:Cross team communication and collaboration through dialogueTwo-way communication The identification of root causes of problemsWorkshop participants learn that they are more alike than different. They learn to deal with assumptions and to recognize "unacknowledged differences" through perspective taking and getting curious. Workshops help build individuals' and groups' capacity to be open and communicate more effectively. We need to do the hard work of imagining things differently. Focusing on tasks alone won't get us to community change.Links: The Toolbox Dialogue and InitiativeToolbox Dialogue Booktwitter.com/msutoolboxBioMarisa Rinkus is an Associate Director of the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative (TDI) Center at Michigan State University. Her work involves designing and facilitating Toolbox Dialogue Initiative workshops and studying the impact of structured dialogue on cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration. As a lead facilitator and researcher with the TDI since January of 2017, she has led team science related research and client-based projects for the National Science Foundation and multiple universities in the US. She was also a contributor to the recently published book, The Toolbox Dialogue Initiative: The Power of Cross-Disciplinary Practice. Marisa was the recipient of a Fulbright grantLike what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Community Possibilities is Produced by Zach Price Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

This month's podcast features a “rags to riches” story about RPQRF Director Russell Gordy of Houston. Russell's love of shotguns has transported him from the Sears & Roebuck catalog of his youth to the pinnacle of a “gun shop” at Gordy & Sons of Houston—it's a fascinating odyssey that I know you'll enjoy. If you're a connoisseur of fine guns, you'll appreciate Gordy's description of his gun collection as “functional art.” And we thank Gordy and Sons for their sponsorship of the Dr. Dale on Quail podcast The Dr. Dale on Quail podcast series was initiated three years ago, and it's been really well received. Co-host Gary Joiner (Communications Director for Texas Farm Bureau) serves as a great color commentator. The monthly podcast lasts 30-40 minutes and addresses various quail-related topics. For previous sessions, see www.quailresearch.org/resources. Thanks to Jonathan Vail (Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation) for his technical expertise, Jeffrey Sorelle with RPQRF for logistical assistance, and Gordy & Sons of Houston for funding the effort. If you have a suggestion for an interesting interviewee, please e-mail Dr. Rollins (drollins@quailresearch.org).

Welcome to the "William Holden Wildlife Foundation Podcast with Stefanie Powers".Stefanie's acting career has spanned over 50 years, from the last days of the "studio system", to television, including her beloved series, "Hart to Hart".  Her other career, and the one that has prevailed alongside that of her profession, is as president and founder of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation.The William Holden Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the United States whose principal project is the William Holden Wildlife Education Center located near Nanyuki, Kenya.For more information on the organization's work, and how you can be a part of its outreach activities, just go to www.WHWF.org.And remember, "Wildlife is the echo of our own existence". Recorded at: Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, CAWritten by: Stefanie PowersProduced by: Christopher Ewing, Hang On to the Dream FoundationCopyright 2021 William Holden Wildlife Foundation.  All rights reserved.

Listen on Spotify * Apple Podcasts * iHeartRadio * Pandora * Amazon Podcasts Jovan McNeill is a man on a mission. To make an impact on someone’s life is hard.  To make that impact on so many kids, kids from broken homes and tough situations, over years, and to see these young men flourish, and to do it all using hunting and fishing as the backdrop? That’s powerful. Learn more about CloudNine Outdoors here Jovan and Travis discussed the tarpon tag in the episode, but his program is funded by the Wildlife Foundation of Florida Tag (the “Deer Tag”); you can order this tag here, and check out the other license plates they have available and the types of programs they support. Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Double the “L’s” and Double the “T’s” Check out Two Fish Creative for your software solutions – no problem is too big or too small! Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today . . . Connect with the gang on social media: Travis Thompson – @travisthompson – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Nathan Henderson – @nhenderson77 – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Emily Thompson – @lovedaloca – Instagram