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Five Star Restoration Program Announces Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Restore Wetlands and Streams
WASHINGTON - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) today announced that over $990,000 in grants has been awarded to 37 community-led wetland, stream and coastal restoration projects nationwide. The grantees have committed an additional $4.9 million in local project support. In total, over $5.8 million will be invested in projects to restore 1,700 acres of wildlife habitat and approximately nine miles of streambanks, and which will engage more than7,800 volunteers in community-based habitat restoration projects.Wildlife Habitat Council’s Huron to Erie Waterways for Wildlife Honored as Michigan Green Leader
DETROIT, MI—The Wildlife Habitat Council's Huron to Erie Waterways for Wildlife Project has been named one of the Detroit Free Press' first-ever Michigan Green Leaders for its environmental innovation and stewardship. WHC will be honored at an awards breakfast on Earth Day, April 22, 2010, in Belle Isle, Michigan.NRMCA, Wildlife Habitat Council Announce Partnership
Silver Spring, MD - April 13, 2010 - Today, during the opening general session of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) 2010 Concrete Sustainability Conference in Tempe, AZ, NRMCA and the Wildlife Habitat Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that promotes the biodiversity of ready mixed concrete production facilities. This new partnership is designed to encourage participation in the programs of each organization and to engage and demonstrate voluntary corporate leadership in environmental performance, including enhancement and restoration of wildlife habitat.
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Asbury Takes Charge of Bold Environmental Stewardship Effort
Residents and associates of Asbury Methodist Village (AMV) have implemented a comprehensive wildlife management plan to preserve and enhance the natural beauty and biodiversity of this oasis in an otherwise urban community. The enjoyment of Asbury's 130-acre campus is shared by the animal population - including a herd of deer, foxes, nesting bluebirds, and endangered American honey bees - as well as the human variety, such as Montgomery County area gardeners, aspiring Eagle Scouts, and special needs students.OPG Biodiversity 2009
The conservation of biological diversity is an integral part of Ontario Power Generation's (OPG's) sustainable development efforts. OPG Biodiversity 2009 is a new initiative that builds on OPG's commitment to conserve biodiversity, protect nature and fight climate change.Waste Management cited for environmental efforts
ROCHESTER, NH Foster's Daily Democrat, October 14, 2008 — Waste Management celebrated the recognition of its Turnkey Recycling and Environmental Enterprises facility as a Signature of Sustainability site with a River Festival at Mount Isinglass Recreational Park.
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