Tag: conservation
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California's Wildlands Face Multiple Threats as Public Comment Period Nears End for Roadless Rule
The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter highlights critical threats to California's natural landscapes, urging public comments on the Roadless Rule by September 21, while also raising concerns about a new Solano County city and a Mojave Desert water extraction project.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldScience & TechnologyEnvironmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Roadless RuleConservationNational ForestsCaliforniaWater ExtractionMojave DesertUrban DevelopmentSierra Club Angeles Chapter
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Governor Newsom Allocates $44 Million for California Conservation and Tribal Stewardship Projects
Governor Newsom announced $44 million for 15 projects supporting tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. This funding advances California's 30x30 conservation goal, protecting biodiversity and expanding public access to nature.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues CaliforniaConservationTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionGavin NewsomWildlifeCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Announces $44 Million for Tribal Stewardship, Salmon Recovery, and Desert Protection Projects
Governor Newsom allocates $44 million to 15 projects supporting tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. This funding advances California's 30x30 conservation goal, protecting biodiversity and expanding public access across 11 counties.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducationEconomy CaliforniaGovernor NewsomTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionConservationWildlifeCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club reports Trump administration threatening Yosemite National Park
The Sierra Club is reporting that President Donald Trump is attempting to allow private real estate development within Yosemite National Park, urging Congress to intervene and protect public lands.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentReal EstateSocial Issues Yosemite National ParkDonald TrumpSierra ClubPublic LandsConservationReal Estate DevelopmentCongress
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California Governor Newsom Announces $44 Million for Tribal Stewardship, Salmon Recovery, and Desert Protection
Governor Newsom announced $44 million for 15 projects across California, focusing on tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. These investments advance the state's 30x30 conservation goal and expand public access to nature.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomConservationTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionWildlife Conservation BoardCalifornia Governors Office
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California Invests $44 Million in Tribal Stewardship, Salmon Recovery, and Desert Protection
Governor Newsom allocated $44 million for 15 projects across California, focusing on tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. These initiatives advance the state's 30x30 conservation goal, safeguarding biodiversity and expanding public access to nature.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues CaliforniaConservationTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionGavin NewsomWildlife Conservation BoardCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Trump Administration Plan to Carve Up Yosemite
Sierra Club is reporting a secret Trump administration plan to transfer Yosemite National Park land to a private developer, despite recent presidential pledges to protect national parks.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentReal EstateSocial Issues Yosemite National ParkDonald TrumpPublic landsPrivate developmentNational Park ServiceSierra ClubConservation
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Governor Newsom Announces $44 Million for Tribal Stewardship, Salmon Recovery, and Desert Protection
Governor Newsom announced $44 million for 15 projects across California, focusing on tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. These investments advance the state's 30x30 conservation goal and expand public access to nature.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomConservationTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionWildlife Conservation BoardCalifornia Governors Office
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Sierra Club Florida Launches Campaign to Halt Bear Hunt by Buying All Permits
Sierra Club Florida aims to purchase all 215 bear hunting permits offered by the FWC through a lottery system, preventing the December hunt and protecting Florida's bear population.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues Sierra Club Floridabear huntFWCconservationwildlifelotteryFlorida
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Offers Stickers to Dedicated Members
The Sierra Club is thanking its mobile action team members with a free surprise sticker, acknowledging their dedication to environmental protection and conservation efforts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation Sierra Clubenvironmental protectionwildlifeclean airstickerconservationadvocacy
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National Park Service Turns 110 Amidst Staffing Cuts, Volunteers Step Up
As the National Park Service marks 110 years, federal staffing cuts and budget shortfalls increase reliance on volunteers. Conservation groups urge public action to protect national forests and public lands from industrial development and administrative policies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEconomy National Park ServiceVolunteersPublic LandsConservationRoadless RuleSierra ClubEnvironmental Policy
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Governor Newsom Calls Federal Colorado River Plan a "Necessary Short-Term Step"
Governor Newsom welcomed the federal Colorado River management plan as a necessary short-term measure. He urged all seven basin states to commit to long-term conservation and fair responsibility to address the ongoing regional water crisis driven by climate change.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeEconomySocial Issues Gavin NewsomColorado RiverWater ManagementCaliforniaFederal PlanConservationCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Whitmer Secures $45 Million for Michigan Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $45 million in Natural Resources Trust Fund grants for 75 land acquisition and park development projects statewide. This $108.9 million investment expands public access and protects natural resources, marking the fund's 50th anniversary.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentEmployment and Labor Michigan Natural Resources Trust FundOutdoor RecreationLand AcquisitionPark DevelopmentGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganConservationOffice of Michigan Governor
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Trump Administration Moves to Strip Roadless Rule Protections
The Sierra Club is reporting that the Trump administration has initiated steps to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, potentially opening 45 million acres of national forest land to development.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentLegalEconomy Roadless RuleNational ForestsTrump administrationSierra ClubConservationPublic LandsEnvironmental Policy
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Yale Research Spans Cosmos to Climate, Unveiling Key Discoveries
Yale University announces new research findings, including cosmic recycling observations, innovative bat conservation investment strategies, and the link between climate change and childhood malaria, alongside a new prison education initiative.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessAstronomy and SpaceMedical ScienceEnvironmentEducationSocial Issues Yale UniversityAstronomyHelix NebulaConservationClimate ChangeMalariaUniversity
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Promotes Outdoor Adventure Sweepstakes
The Sierra Club is promoting a sweepstakes for a guided outdoor adventure for two, urging donations by August 14th to support its conservation efforts.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducationFederal Government Sierra ClubOutdoor AdventureSweepstakesConservationDonationPublic LandsEndangered Species
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Governor Spanberger Announces Extensive Board Appointments Across Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed numerous Virginians to key state boards and councils. These appointees, drawn from business, healthcare, economic development, and conservation, are tasked with lowering costs, investing in healthcare, and protecting natural resources.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyMedical ScienceEnvironmentEducation Governor Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaBoard AppointmentsFinanceHealthcareEconomic DevelopmentConservationReston
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The Met Unveils Major Della Robbia Renaissance Sculpture Exhibition
The Met unveils 'Rediscovering Della Robbia,' an exhibition showcasing newly conserved Florentine Renaissance glazed terracotta sculptures. Featuring works by Luca, Andrea, and Giovanni della Robbia, it includes a new acquisition and the monumental 'Assumption of the Virgin,' unseen for 70…
EntertainmentBusinessEducationDigital and Print PublishingComputers and Internet Della RobbiaMetropolitan Museum of ArtRenaissance SculptureGlazed TerracottaArt ExhibitionFlorenceConservationMet Museum
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Announces Final Week for Sweepstakes Entry
The Sierra Club announced the final week to enter its sweepstakes for a guided trip for two to U.S. national parks and other wild places, valued up to $8,000.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducationEconomy Sierra ClubSweepstakesNational ParksOutdoor RecreationConservationTravelYosemite
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Media Monitor: Trump Administration Opens Pacific Conservation Areas to Fishing
NPR is reporting that the Trump administration is opening vast Pacific Ocean conservation areas, known for their biodiversity, to commercial fishing, sparking a battle over these pristine ecosystems.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEnvironmentTradeGeneral Politics Trump administrationPacific OceanConservationCommercial fishingBiodiversityEcosystemsEnvironmental policyNPR
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Sierra Club Urges Public Action to Protect America's Wilderness and California's Environment
The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter calls for urgent public comments by August 14 to defend nearly 200 million acres of wilderness from industrial threats, alongside efforts to address California's water security, urban oil drilling, and wildlife protections.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportEnvironmentClimate ChangeGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnergyAsia WildernessConservationEnvironmental PolicyCaliforniaOil DrillingGrizzly BearsPublic LandsSierra Club Angeles Chapter
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club warns of "sweeping attacks" on public lands
The Sierra Club is reporting that public lands face "sweeping attacks" from the Trump administration, citing threats to wilderness, wildlife, and recreational areas, and is seeking donations to fund protective campaigns.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducation Public LandsSierra ClubTrump AdministrationConservationWildlifeClimate CrisisNational Parks
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Nebraska Game and Parks Announces Fall Permits, Grants, and August Events
Nebraska Game and Parks opens sales for 2026 fall turkey and leftover big game permits in August. The agency also invites proposals for wildlife viewing grants and hosts various outdoor community events.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentEducationMediaState GovernmentsDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Nebraska Game and ParksHunting PermitsWildlife ViewingGrantsOutdoor RecreationConservationNebraska
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Nebraska Game and Parks Details Key Hunting Deadlines and Fall Season Preparations
Nebraska Game and Parks announces critical deadlines for hunters, including the bighorn sheep lottery closing August 7, upcoming deer permit sales, and an ongoing public survey for wild turkey populations, urging early preparation for fall seasons.
SportPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentState Governments NebraskaHuntingBighorn SheepDeerTurkeyPermitsConservationNebraska Game and Parks
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Nebraska Game and Parks Promotes Summer Outdoor Activities and Conservation Efforts
Nebraska Game and Parks provides summer fishing tips, seeks public help for turkey counts, promotes historical Trail Trek hikes, and highlights various outdoor events and conservation lotteries.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducationDigital and Print PublishingAstronomy and Space NebraskaGame and ParksFishingWildlife SurveyTrail TrekConservationOutdoor RecreationNebraska Game and Parks
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Virginia State Parks Offer Summer Fun, Volunteer Roles, and Job Opportunities
Virginia State Parks offer diverse summer activities, from swimming and water sports to volunteering and job opportunities. Explore 44 parks, including Occoneechee, and participate in upcoming events like Moth Week.
EnvironmentBusinessSportEmployment and LaborEducationSocial IssuesState Governments Virginia State ParksSwimmingVolunteeringOutdoor ActivitiesConservationOcconeechee State ParkSummer EventsReston
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Trump Administration Faces Legal Challenge Over Environmental Rollbacks
The Trump administration is attempting to cut nearly three million acres from national monuments and weaken endangered species protections. The Sierra Club is suing and urging Congress to act against these environmental policy changes and public land threats.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLegalScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMedical Science National MonumentsEndangered Species ActPublic LandsSierra ClubTrump AdministrationEnvironmental PolicyConservation
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club reports efforts to defend National Parks, public lands
Sierra Club is reporting its ongoing efforts to protect National Parks and public lands from the Trump administration, citing past victories and current legal and advocacy work.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentLegalSocial Issues Sierra ClubNational ParksPublic LandsTrump administrationEvergladesConservationEnvironmental Policy
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports on Threats to Public Lands
The Sierra Club is reporting that public lands face "sweeping attacks" from the Trump administration, citing concerns over industrialization, habitat loss, and climate impact, while seeking donations for protection efforts.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues Public LandsSierra ClubTrump AdministrationEnvironmental ProtectionConservationWildlifeClimate Crisis
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Governor Newsom Proclaims California Conservation Corps Week, Marking 50 Years of Service
Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed July 6-10, 2026, as "California Conservation Corps Week," celebrating nearly 50 years of youth service in environmental protection, emergency response, and career development, including tribal partnerships.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessState GovernmentsEducationEmployment and LaborClimate ChangeSocial IssuesEnergy California Conservation CorpsGavin NewsomCaliforniaConservationYouth ProgramsEnvironmental ProtectionNature-Based Solutions Tribal CorpsCalifornia Governors Office