Renewing Richmond's Conservation Reserve Fund
Richmond's Conservation Reserve Fund has a successful 18-year track record in protecting water and air quality, biodiversity, working farms and forests, outdoor recreation, historic resources, and education. Established in 2005 and last renewed by voters in 2023, the fund has brought in over $2.0 mi
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NRCS Programs Update
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $20 billion to support USDA's conservation programs focusing on climate-related benefits and agricultural resilience. It allocates funds for programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, Regional Con
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Understanding Settler Colonialism and Its Impact in the Anthropocene
Settler colonialism, a structure of domination, aims to permanently transfer settlers to Indigenous lands, leading to ongoing dispossession and conflict. This form of colonialism disrupts Indigenous nationhoods, political practices, and sovereignties. The dispossession of Indigenous bodies and lands
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Washington State Natural Resources Conservation Service STAC Presentation Update
Presentation highlights the latest updates on various conservation programs and fund allocations in Washington State. Includes details on ACEP-ALE signup, Riparian Buffer Fund Pool, Best Management Strategies, and Act Now Fund Pools for FY24, along with information on the Regional Conservation Partn
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Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme August 2023 Newsletter
The Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme's August 2023 newsletter highlights the team's encounters with endangered wild dogs, upgrades to the conservation area including the building of a waterhole, unique wildlife sightings like a giraffe eating bones, and observations of Matabele ants. Volunte
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Exploring Wildlife Credits: Payments for Ecosystem Services in Namibia
Delve into the innovative concept of Wildlife Credits in Namibia, a unique initiative that rewards conservation efforts. Learn about the Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN) and its role in promoting sustainable practices. Discover the impact on wildlife zones, corridors, and breeding habit
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2023 National Conservation Foundation - Envirothon
Explore the intricate dynamics of aquatic ecosystems and wetlands conservation through this comprehensive study guide. Discover the importance of watersheds, the hydrologic cycle, aquatic food webs, energy flow at trophic levels, and common macroinvertebrates in Louisiana. Learn about different wetl
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Effective Methods for Soil Conservation
Methods to reduce soil erosion and promote soil conservation include terracing, contour planting, strip cropping with cover crops, alley cropping, agroforestry, windbreaks, and conservation tillage practices such as no-till and minimum tillage. These methods help in minimizing soil erosion hotspots
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Council Conservation Committee Distinguished Conservation Service Award
The Council Conservation Committee Distinguished Conservation Service Award is a prestigious recognition in scouting, involving projects, workbook completion, and assessment by a Council Board of Review. Councils must establish their own policies for administering the award. Scouts recognized with a
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Unveiling the Effects of Institutionalized Racism on Indigenous Peoples
Delve into the intricate web of institutionalized racism faced by Indigenous communities, exploring key concepts like covert racism versus operant racism, decolonization, and settler benefits. Learn how historical injustices, such as the Indian Act, continue to impact Indigenous autonomy and the fig
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Understanding Conservation Project Planning Basics
This module explores basic terminology in conservation project planning, focusing on key concepts like project, intervention, and community project. It delves into understanding the steps involved in planning for conservation projects, with a special emphasis on terminology and definitions essential
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Strategies for Online Eco-Linguistic Communication in Maasai Mara Conservation
Maasai Mara faces threats from human encroachment, prompting conservation efforts. This study explores online eco-linguistic strategies for engaging the public in conservation activities. The importance of language in online communication to achieve ecological harmony is highlighted, emphasizing eco
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Marine Conservation Governance in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Explore the dynamics of marine conservation governance in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, with a focus on Sasi practices and the preliminary findings in the West Misool and South Misool districts. Discover the potential resources in Raja Ampat and the various types of marine conservation areas in
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Advanced Treatment Processes for Faecal Sludge Management
Treatment processes for faecal sludge management involve various stages including preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment. Each stage employs mechanical, biological, and chemical processes to separate, decompose, and remove contaminants from the sludge,
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Exploring Gender Dynamics in Community Conservation
This research delves into the intricate relationship between gender and conservation efforts, emphasizing the impact of gender roles on biodiversity loss. It discusses gender essentialism, global gender perspectives in conservation, and presents case studies on Payment for Ecological Services (PES)
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Violence Prevention and Trafficking of Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
This content discusses key terms related to violence prevention and trafficking of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, including assimilation, colonialism, discrimination, grooming, human trafficking, imperialism, intergenerational trauma, patriarchy, racism, settler colonialism, sexual
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Overview of 2014 Federal Farm Bill Provisions
The 2014 Federal Farm Bill introduced various amendments impacting conservation compliance, pollinator protection, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and easement programs. Changes included recoupling federal crop insurance benefits to conservation requirements, extending pollinator protection
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Conservation Easements and Monitoring in Orange County by The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy plays a vital role in monitoring and managing conservation easement lands in Orange County, ensuring the protection of conservation values and natural resources. Through the Irvine Ranch Conservation Easements, they uphold specific permitted and prohibited activities while tai
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South Winnetka Heights Proposed Conservation District Post-Application Neighborhood Meeting
This document provides details about the post-application neighborhood meeting for the proposed conservation district in South Winnetka Heights, Dallas. The meeting aims to discuss development standards and architectural considerations chosen by the neighborhood, including driveways, curbing, front
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Fly Fishers International: Preserving Fly Fishing Legacy and Conservation Efforts
Fly Fishers International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, enhancing, and preserving fly fishing opportunities through environmental stewardship, education, and conservation efforts. With a history dating back to the 1960s, they focus on educating individuals in c
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Understanding Energy Efficiency and Conservation Fundamentals
This unit introduces basic terms related to energy, efficiency, and conservation, covering topics such as Efficiency and Conservation Energy, First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, and various heat transfer mechanisms. It emphasizes responsible energy use, focusing on efficiency, conservation, and
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Enhancing Conservation Practice Adoption Through Decision Science and Behavioral Economics
Explore how decision science, descriptive and prescriptive decision theory, and behavioral economics play essential roles in influencing operator decisions for adopting conservation practices. The session delves into problem framing, action implementation, alternative development, consequence evalua
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Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Loss and Conservation Efforts
Habitat loss is a significant threat to species worldwide, with forests, swamps, plains, and other habitats disappearing due to human activities. The decline of black rhinos and the conservation efforts made to protect them illustrate the impact of such activities on wildlife populations. African Pa
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Contesting Boundaries: Sliammon First Nation's Struggle with Desolation Sound Parks
Sliammon First Nation, BC Parks, and settler conservationist Jon Clapperton explore the complex power dynamics and competing narratives surrounding Desolation Sound Parks. The area's history reveals a tumultuous interplay between indigenous perceptions of the environment, outsider viewpoints, and st
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Settler Colonialism and Carcerality: Disrupting Indigenous Relationships and Territories
This study delves into the impact of settler colonialism on Indigenous peoples, focusing on the immobilization and movement imposed on them through carceral spaces. It explores the intersections of official and unofficial carceral spaces, shedding light on the disrupting effects on Indigenous relati
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Diaz Farm Conservation Journey in Illinois
Explore the 17-year conservation journey of Diaz Farm in Stephenson County, Illinois, led by Dan Diaz, focusing on sustainable land management practices and the use of Resource Stewardship Evaluation Tool for conservation planning. The farm's history, conservation engagement with various organizatio
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Operation and Maintenance Procedures for a DTF System
These detailed O&M procedures outline the necessary steps for maintaining different components of a DTF system, including the Receiving Bay, Balancing Tank, Settler, Anaerobic Baffled Reactor, and Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland. The tasks range from inspecting chambers for blockages, removing flo
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Understanding Conservation and Taking Action
Explore the purpose of conservation and learn how to plan and execute conservation projects using local, regional, and national resources. Discover the legacy of the ArrowCorps service project and understand the difference between conservation and preservation. Identify conservation issues and resou
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Conservation Challenges and Opportunities in the 2018 Farm Bill
The 2018 Farm Bill presents a battleground where conservation, environmental protection, and agricultural interests collide. Key issues include changes in the Clean Water Act, pesticide use, CAFO operations, NEPA requirements, and potential impacts on conservation programs like the Conservation Stew
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Bath and North East Somerset: Rich Heritage and Conservation Efforts
Bath and North East Somerset boasts a rich and diverse historic environment, with over 6000 listed buildings, 36 conservation areas, and numerous archaeological sites. The Planning and Conservation Team is dedicated to managing development, preserving heritage assets, monitoring at-risk sites, and e
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Understanding Threat Assessment in Conservation: Direct, Stress, and Indirect Threats
Within threat assessment for conservation, different types of threats are identified and categorized, including direct threats which are human-induced actions directly affecting conservation targets, stressors which result from biophysical impacts of actions on targets, and indirect threats contribu
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Understanding Indigenous Environmental Justice & Biodiversity Interconnection
Exploring the intricate relationship between Indigenous environmental justice, biodiversity, and cultural diversity as discussed by Jenell Navarro, Ph.D., and Winona LaDuke. The impact of settler colonialism, capitalism, and loss of Indigenous populations on environmental degradation is highlighted.
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Understanding Violence Prevention and Trafficking in Indigenous Communities
Explore key terms like assimilation, colonialism, discrimination, grooming, and human trafficking in the context of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Learn about concepts such as intergenerational trauma, patriarchy, racism, and settler colonialism that impact these communities. Under
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The Evolution of Postcolonial Literature in English
The exploration delves into the evolution of postcolonial literature in English, contrasting the experiences of settler colonies and invaded colonies in adopting and adapting the English language. It discusses the impact of historical impositions and themes of identity, exile, and displacement acros
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Conservation Strategies in Animal Sciences at Bihar Veterinary College
Principles of conservation in animal genetics and breeding involve maintaining optimum population size, preserving unique traits, and selecting diverse stock. Methods include in-situ and ex-situ conservation, with in-situ conservation being preferred for its genetic variability and adaptability bene
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Unveiling Canada's Colonial Past: An Indigenist Lens on Settler-Colonialism and Empire
Delve into Canada's origin story through an Indigenist lens, exploring themes of colonialism, empire, and resistance. Uncover the myth-building supporting settler-colonization and the erasure of Indigenous peoples. Reflect on the controversial doctrine of discovery and the impact of the Indian Act i
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Unveiling the Tragic Story of Yagan: ABM Diocesan Representatives Conference Presentation Recap
The presentation at the ABM Diocesan Representatives Conference in Perth 2014 led by Reconciliation Coordinator Mal MacCallum shed light on the poignant tale of Yagan, an iconic figure in colonial-Aboriginal relations in Western Australia. Yagan's demise in 1833 marked a turning point, catalyzing a
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Sustainable Conservation Practices for a Greener Future
Introducing the concept of conservation, its aims, objectives, and the importance of sustainable development. The strategies for environmental conservation highlight the significance of special interest and total ecosystem policies. Emphasizing the use of renewable resources and strategies like redu
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Understanding Biodiversity Conservation and Its Importance
Exploring the concept of biodiversity conservation supported by the National Science Foundation, this work delves into the impacts of human activities on biological diversity, compares current extinction rates with past events, evaluates species conservation priorities, and distinguishes between ex
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Exploring the Intersection of Koa, Carbon Markets, and Conservation Easements
Delve into the intricate relationship between Koa forests, carbon markets, and conservation easements. Discover the ecosystem services provided by Koa trees, the value of Koa wood products, and important considerations when entering into conservation easements. Explore the potential of the carbon ma
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