Five Star Restoration Program Announces Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Restore Wetlands and Streams
Brad Cardwell
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.
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Wildlife Habitat Council’s Huron to Erie Waterways for Wildlife Honored as Michigan Green Leader
Brad Cardwell
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.
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NRMCA, Wildlife Habitat Council Announce Partnership
Brad Cardwell
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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Statement on Passing of Sam Hamilton, Director, U.S. FWS
Brad Cardwell
SILVER SPRING, MD— The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) was grieved to learn of the passing of Sam Hamilton, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Sam was a long-time friend of the Council and champion of conservation and biodiversity.
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Seven Bridgestone Americas Facilities Receive International Habitat Conservation Recognition
Brad Cardwell
BALTIMORE, Md. — Teammates at seven Bridgestone Americas facilities received international recognition for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation at the Wildlife Habitat Council's (WHC) 21st Annual Symposium, Evergreen: A Celebration of Conservation in a Changing World.
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Wildlife Habitat Council, USDA Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Brad Cardwell
Baltimore, MD-The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) entered into a servicewide Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that establishes a framework of cooperation and coordination between the three parties. Through the MOU, WHC, FS and NRCS will work together to achieve mutual goals for the conservation of natural resources.
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WHC and U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development Sign MOU
Brad Cardwell
Cecil County, MD-The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) and the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development (US BCSD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a strategic partnership between the two organizations. Through the MOU, WHC and US BCSD will work with the public and private sectors to jointly support sustainability, ecosystem services, wildlife habitat, education and community outreach projects and programs. The MOU will allow for these programs to be offered seamlessly between the member bases of both organizations.
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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. and WHC Present Camp Scholarships to Cecil County Boys & Girls Club
Brad Cardwell
CECIL COUNTY, MD - Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) conducted a plant sale which generated funds to give two children the opportunity to attend the summer session at the Cecil County, Maryland, Boys & Girls Club camp. Earlier today, BSAM and WHC presented the Boys & Girls Club with the two camp scholarships, funded entirely by the plant sale, at the Gilbert Lighthouse Pavilion in North East Community Park in the town of North East, MD.
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Wildlife Habitat Council and Wildlife Habitat Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Brad Cardwell
CALGARY, AB-The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) and Wildlife Habitat Canada recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a conservation partnership between the two organizations. Through the MOU, WHC and Wildlife Habitat Canada will work with non-profit organizations, industry and private individuals to encourage participation in programs that will engage and demonstrate voluntary leadership in conservation, including enhancement and restoration of wildlife habitat.
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U.S. Department of the Army & Wildlife Habitat Council Enter Into Memorandum of Understanding
Brad Cardwell
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of the Army, acting through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a mutual framework of cooperation to develop opportunities for management, partnership and community outreach on Corps-owned properties.
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