Meg Lowman Brings Global Expertise to Environmental Nonprofit Based in India TREE Foundation Executive Director Meg Lowman has been elected to the board of trustees for ATREE-USA, the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, an international nonprofit based in Bangalore, India. ATREE is dedicated to interdisciplinary solutions to social and environmental … [Read more...] about TREE Foundation Executive Director Elected to ATREE-USA Board
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Creating a Sustainable Community through Climate Solutions
SARASOTA COUNTY – Early-bird registration is now open for Sarasota County's 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on Nov. 01, a day-long, hybrid (in-person and online) event showcasing strategies for healthy, resilient, thriving communities Set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the workshop will draw together residents of all ages, business owners and employees, non-profit … [Read more...] about Creating a Sustainable Community through Climate Solutions
District to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Land Management Plans
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, to discuss updates to several of the District’s land management plans. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public about updates to these plans, to solicit input from stakeholders, and to incorporate feedback from the public and … [Read more...] about District to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Land Management Plans
Hendry Marine Receives Certification for Environmental Excellence
TAMPA, Fla. (June 27, 2022) -- Hendry Marine Industries’ Gulf Marine Repair shipyard has been recognized as a certified Green Marine Participant at the recent GreenTech Conference in Montreal, Canada. The certification for environmental excellence came after Hendry completed a rigorous and transparent certification process it started in January. Green Marine is the largest … [Read more...] about Hendry Marine Receives Certification for Environmental Excellence
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017. That’s why the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will be conducting prescribed burns July through September at the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, which includes, … [Read more...] about District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve