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Excellent citizen science project to get involved in. Really simple to carry out, just record any waders you see on 4th or 5th November and send the results to Wader Quest to collate. #waders #shorebirds #citizenscience

I am really excited about Severn River Association's #oysterrestoration program this summer! It's kicking off next month in three big ways: 1) We are putting in 10 MILLION #oysters on our #restoration reef at Traces Hollow 2a with the help of our partners Oyster Recovery Partnership -- and with YOUR HELP (see the match grant alert below): https://lnkd.in/g9UgCMY7 2) Our #MarylandersGrowOysters program participants will be planting their home-grown oysters on a different area of Traces Hollow starting June 1. SRA has the largest MGO program with over 300 households growing oysters in cages off of docks/piers for nine months while the spat on shell grow big and strong enough for planting on a #reef. 3) With our boat Sea Girl finally repaired and back in the water, we will be fitting her with a newly designed instrument. Late this summer that instrument will pump oyster #larvae onto yet another #restorationreef for 'direct setting', a new technique that may be able to supplement (but not supplant) our other restoration techniques. This is thanks to a grant from Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance. #ConnectProtectRestore #OysterRestoration #SevernRiver #EnvironmentalConservation #OysterReef #MarineConservation #SustainableFuture #EcoFriendly #CommunityImpact #MarylandersGrowOysters #ReefRestoration #SpatOnShell #OysterRecovery #HealthyEcosystems #SupportLocal #NonProfit #ChesapeakeBay #ChesapeakeOysters #OceanHealth #AquaticLife #ConservationEfforts #SeaGirl #InnovationInRestoration #OysterLarvae #RestorationTechniques

Hi Friends, for those wanting to help with the relief efforts in Maui, but may be concerned about where and how funds will be allocated, I wanted to share this information with you. We have dug in with our amazing partners in Hawaii to find the charities. We will fund these charities through Travel Elevates which is the nonprofit charitable arm of Signature Travel Network that supports initiatives in popular travel destinations around the world. Our mission is to leverage global travel partnerships and connect travelers to projects that will empower local communities around the world through education and economic growth. Travel Elevates will sponsor multiple projects each year and will highlight partner projects to assist travelers in identifying local charities they may wish to support during their travel. To support the recovery efforts after the devastating wildfires in Maui, we have identified three charities where 100% of the funds collected during this drive will be directed exclusively to support these efforts. To Donate now, please use the following link: https://lnkd.in/eN_e3Cm5 Three of the organizations that our Travel Elevates fundraiser will support: The Hawai'i Community Foundation (HCF) is accepting donations through its Maui Strong Fund. The Maui Strong Fund provides financial resources that can be deployed quickly, with a focus on rapid response and recovery for the devastating wildfires on Maui. HCF will not be collecting a fee for donations to the Maui Strong Fund - 100 percent of the funds will be distributed for community needs. https://lnkd.in/eZz7Z2is Maui Food Bank provides "safe and nutritious food" to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry. Maui Food Bank also donates food to disaster relief efforts on the island. https://lnkd.in/en9SeJhD Maui Humane Society is providing rescue, veterinarian, and shelter services to the estimates 3,000+ animals that have been displaced by the Maui wildfires. https://lnkd.in/ePwGtkpe

We're on our way to our goal of securing 40 globally significant island-ocean ecosystems for restoration and rewilding by 2030 to benefit people, wildlife and our planet. Yeah, it’s a big goal, and your support can make all the difference. Now is your time to invest in the planet and protect what you love through a donation to Island Conservation. By donating $40 monthly, you can directly contribute to restoring 40 islands – that’s just $1/island each month. And let’s be real, we all have at least $40 of subscriptions collecting virtual dust (don’t worry, you’re not the only one with 1000 spare Audible credits). Will you be a part of the impact today and help us reach our goal? Donate today >> https://lnkd.in/gDZeZV4r #IslandConservation #islandrestoration #climateresilience #monthlydonor 

🌊 Urgent Call for Support: Devastating Flood in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 🇧🇷 Dear LinkedIn Community, I'm reaching out to you with a heavy heart as Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is facing a crisis. The recent floods have brought unimaginable devastation to the region. Families have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods, and the situation is dire. The floodwaters have surged to incomprehensible levels, leaving communities submerged and in desperate need of assistance. As we witness the resilience of the people of Rio Grande do Sul, it's evident that they cannot recover alone. I urge you all to join hands in extending support to those affected by this calamity. Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in rebuilding lives and restoring hope. Together, we can make a tangible impact. Let's stand with Brazil, let's stand with Rio Grande do Sul. Please consider donating and spreading the word to amplify our efforts. Your generosity and compassion will shine a ray of hope in the darkest of times. Let's make a difference, one donation at a time. #BrazilFloodRelief #RioGrandedoSul #SupportBrazil #DonateNow #CommunitySupport #StandTogether

If handled properly, donating land as a conservation easement can be unique way to make a charitable contribution. #TaxDeduction #Easements

The time is now. Every donation made during #BigMatchFortnight (11-25 October 2023) WILL BE TRIPLED. We need your help to raise £1,150,000 to protect the hidden life of Guanacas. 👇Use this link to donate and triple your impact👇 https://lnkd.in/d4HKTYD5 How will your support make a difference? 🌱Land protection + Reforestation: funds raised for this project will enable multiple phases of expansion and restoration of the Guanacas Reserve between 2023-2028. 🤠Employment: supporting the salary of four rangers who have the crucial role of safeguarding over 650 animal species and nurturing and replanting trees. 👨🌾Community involvement and ecotourism: together with the local communities, our partner Fundación Guanacas will develop ecotourism initiatives to bolster its financial self-sufficiency. #tropicalforest #bigmatchfortnight #wildllifeconservation #colombia

The Rotaract Club de Gaspar, with the support of Rotary Brazil and Rotaract Brazil, is requesting international donations to help the victims of the natural disaster that occurred in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The affected districts are RD. 4780, RD. 4660, RD. 4670, RD. 4680, RD. 4700, and RD. 4780. “UNHCR is working to mitigate the impact of the floods, which have already killed at least 107 people and affected more than 1.7 million. They estimate that $3.21 million is needed for the most urgent needs, including direct financial assistance and essential items. More than 85% of Rio Grande do Sul’s territory has been affected by the floods.” With the support of Rotaract Brazil, District 4700 has created a tool to receive donations directly in various currencies. The amount will be transferred to the Clubs of the most affected districts. Link for donations: https://lnkd.in/dEk8Wgzw Thank for the support and emphasize that together we can bring hope to these people. #IP4652

We're just 4 days away from the Weston-super-Half in aid of Project Seagrass. Many of the population aren't in the know when it comes to seagrass, which is why we are fundraising and sharing important facts along the way, please give, if you can, to our fundraiser for Project Seagrass (link in comments). Seagrasses only occupy 0.1% of the seafloor yet are responsible for 18% of organic carbon buried in the oceans. Seagrass meadows are able to store carbon in their sediment, essentially ‘locking’ away large amounts of carbon and acting as a carbon store. Help protect seagrass meadows by supporting our fundraiser for Project Seagrass. #fundraising #seagrass #projectseagrass #climatechange #climateaction #climatecrisis #justgiving #halfmarathon

This photo always brings a smile. This is from one of Eden Reforestation Projects's Mozambique planting sites. Why so happy? Because Eden Reforestation Projects hires locals to help with the planting. People that might not have had a job before and are now getting paid and rebuilding their communities. Their success, Eden Reforestation Projects' success, and the communities’ success are inextricably entwined. That's the power of an innovative nonprofit. If you'd like to donate to our reforestation project and support extraordinary organizations like Eden Reforestation Projects, click below. https://lnkd.in/gQk3sChD