Sentences with phrase «preservation efforts for»

He used his Goldman Prize money to establish the Endangered Species Project (ESP) to prevent species extinction and to foster preservation efforts for wilderness habitats.

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And while Kraft deserves some credit, as none of the other Big Coffee companies is making this type of effort, real environmental preservation and fair prices for farmers is far, far better served by purchasing sustainable coffees from small companies and roasters with relationships with their suppliers, especially those that provide information on the specific farms where their beans are sourced.

CES complements our efforts with preservation techniques, nutrition education, and other classes, and that education is a huge component for success.»

Having the opportunity to complete the Passport with my enthusiastic, innocent, intrinsically curious daughter by my side underscored how crucial these environmental preservation efforts are for future generations.

The plan establishes a set of six fundamental principles for the region, which include: transportation and other infrastructure upgrades; new commercial and residential growth; land use and transportation decisions based on policies like the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Clean Energy and Climate Plan; creation and preservation of workforce housing that matches new job rates; creation and maintenance of an effective public transit system; and coordinated planning and implementation efforts.

This new award recognizes an individual for success in the preservation, enhancement, and restoration of a New England species and / or their habitat, as well as an enthusiasm for sharing information about their efforts and a commitment to inspiring future generations of conservation professionals.

The Patrick - Murray Administration's Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (HED) has released the 495 / MetroWest Development Compact Plan, a blueprint for job creation, economic development, and preservation efforts along the I - 495 corridor.

BOSTON — The Patrick - Murray Administration's Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (HED) has released the 495 / MetroWest Development Compact Plan, a blueprint for job creation, economic development and preservation efforts along the I - 495 corridor.

The Preservation League of New York is launching an effort aimed at finding new uses for the many vacant industrial buildings dotting upstate New York communities.

As the Montreal Protocol marks its 25th anniversary — the UN Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer — its legacy lives on, tugging and pulling at the sleeves of international efforts to address climate change.

Brian would be the ideal partner for my Mighty Waters task force to lead development and preservation efforts along the canal to spur economic development and showcase the rich heritage of our state's canal system.»

The Paterson administration said linking the parks measure with the EPF — which pays for initiatives such as buying land for preservation, plus water cleanup efforts, urban forestry and recycling — was the only way to realize the savings needed to help balance the $ 9.2 billion deficit.

In his opening and closing remarks, Peter Van Scoyoc, a Democrat serving his second term on the town board, pointed to his record, and that of the sitting board, on open space preservation, water quality protection efforts, energy efficiency, social services, obtaining grants, and planning for the future through ongoing hamlet studies and creation of a plan that accounts for rising sea level and shoreline erosion.

Plus, candidates for supervisor and Town Board spar over tax breaks for the Glasco affordable housing development, the Opus 40 preservation effort, and property taxes.

Key to that effort so far has been a commitment of $ 12,000 and a staff leader to head the preservation effort by Cornell Cooperative Extension Service of Rockland County, headquartered in Thiells; and Rockland County BOCES, which has committed its vocational education home building students to the actual work effort, as part of a new construction major in historic restoration and preservation instead of concentrating solely on new construction techniques, their emphasis for the past half - century.

The Thompson campaign has pointed out throughout the city comptroller's run for mayor that he has worked hard on environmental efforts, including attempting to stop natural gas drilling within or near the city's upstate watershed, which provides drinking water to the city's residents; calling for the preservation of wildlife space in the Ridgewood Reservoir; and issuing a report documenting the impact of airport congestion at the city's three major airports; and the rise in airport runoff, especially the flow from Kennedy Airport into marshes in Jamaica Bay.

He supports the policy position of Paul Giardina, his running mate on the Republican ticket, of utilizing the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water State Revolving Fund to pay for water - quality remediation efforts including replacement of failing septic systems, rather than the community preservation fund.

I applaud the efforts of Residents for the Preservation of Lowman and Chemung and People for a Healthy Environment, Inc. to bring the issue of radioactive drilling wastes in the Chemung County landfill to the attention of the public, the DEC and the Chemung County legislature, which is currently considering a sizeable expansion of the Chemung County landfill to allow the landfill to take more drilling cuttings.

BROOKLYN — The city's plan to rezone East New York in an effort to bring thousands of affordable units to the neighborhood is «not the trigger for displacement» but is instead aimed at preventing locals from leaving, according to the head of the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

Sunday's rally is a part of a larger effort coordinated by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation and the Community Action Alliance on NYU 2031 to push the university's expansion to the Financial District.

«The anatomy on these specimens is absolutely incredible,» notes George Dante, founder of the company Wildlife Preservations who led the taxidermy restoration efforts for the project.

Corine Wegener, cultural heritage preservation officer for the Smithsonian Institution, said that organizing an international research community to study the primary causes of damage to cultural heritage in times of conflict will be critical to intervention efforts in Syria — a goal to be discussed at the September 19 meeting.

He points to mitigation efforts discussed at Copenhagen, such as REDD (reduced emissions from forest deforestation and forest degradation), which would encourage forest preservation, thereby both helping to put the brakes on carbon dioxide levels and providing more room for many species to move — a plan he calls a «win - win situation.»

Selection of records for preservation — and securing donations of personal papers — is a joint effort of staff and archivist.

Local officials claim this is proof that the government's environmental preservation efforts have been successful, but recent research by climate scientists suggests a more worrying explanation for rising water levels: not only is climate change thought to be responsible for increased rainfall and snowfall in the area, it has also caused, by some estimates, up to a fifth of the permafrost which covers 80 % of the plateau to melt.

As part of recent preservation efforts, pygeum trees have been favored as part of agroforestry programs and as an alternative for reforestation.

Kelso, a defunct railroad stop and washed - up mining town, nearly disappeared in the 1980s before a preservation effort was mounted and the crumbling depot, now the welcome center for the Mojave National Preserve, was rebuilt.

I wildly approve of the DPLA's efforts to establish a common platform for the preservation and sharing of historical documents, books and countless other kinds of items.

This was predominantly due to the efforts of Nippo (Nihon Ken Hozonka), which is the Association for the Preservation of the National Dog.

MARIN COUNTY, CA: To help maintain the long - term health and preservation of Mount Tamalpais (Mt. Tam), the Tamalpais Lands Collaborative (TLC), has launched OneTam, an initiative to raise awareness and build community support around efforts to care for the mountain's treasured resources.

Kennebunkport has been a resort destination for more than 100 years, and the town looks very much the same — thanks to historic and environmental preservation efforts made by the locals.

The new Lookout also offers storage space for the ongoing volunteer - driven stewardship efforts that will help sustain the maintenance and preservation of Lands End as well as the nearby California Coastal Trail.

Certified LEED Gold, Cavallo Point is highly acclaimed for its sustainable initiatives, and historic renovation and preservation efforts.

Cavallo Point has been honored with numerous awards for its historic renovation and preservation efforts.

We are hopeful that preservation efforts continue to protect this delicate ecosystem so that we can enjoy bio-bays for many generations to come.

This easement ensures that the preservation efforts that have been practiced by the island's owners for many years will be permanent.

Its popularity as a destination for water sports and for nature and birdwatchers is a result of intense effort in the preservation and protection of the vulnerable coral reefs and mangroves, and our turtles, local parrots and colorful flamingos.

Used copies of older Madden games can be obtained for a pittance from your local game store, and the first game in the long - running is available to play online thanks to the Internet Archve's preservation efforts.

Rather, physical preservation and remastering efforts should aim merely at translating old software for easy accessibility in newer platforms and instant play.

Past recipients of the J. Paul Getty Medal have included Harold Williams and Nancy Englander, who were honored for their leadership in creating today's Getty; Lord Jacob Rothschild, for his leadership in the preservation of built cultural heritage; Frank Gehry, for transforming the built landscape with buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall; Yo - Yo Ma, for his efforts to further understanding of the world's diverse cultures; Ellsworth Kelly, for paintings and sculptures of the highest quality and originality; Anselm Kiefer, painter and sculptor noted for his powerful work and complex subject matter; and Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian writer, politician, journalist, college professor and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature.

President Trump's decision to withdraw from UNESCO undermines the historic role of the United States as a leader in this effort and weakens our position as a strong advocate for cultural preservation.

Through a joint effort by the First Lady and the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, and funded by a special donation from the White House Historical Association, the room has been refurbished and will serve as a showcase of 20th century art and design.

For example, the works in her interdisciplinary project Whistling and Language Transfiguration (WaLT)-- a vinyl record edition of a translation of Zapotec into whistling, sheet music of the transcription of the whistles into musical notes, and a linguistic abacus to help mark verbal variations in the recorded translation — represent Porras - Kim's effort to maintain the viability of the Zapotec language by pointing out its unique qualities, and contribute to the preservation of a language that was and is the cultural heritage of the Zapotec people.

Preserve America grants provide communities and agencies support for preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education, and historic preservation planning.

In early 2012 the Whitney Museum undertook a preservation effort, making the Sentence functional for the first time since 2005.

Last month, Mr. Gore described funding for forest preservation as «one of many tools» needed for an effort that must include deep cuts in gas emissions from established and emerging industrial powers.

Ostensibly REDD offers the potential to make forest conservation pay for itself, but as past adventures in conservation have shown, it takes more than money to make conservation effective — namely forest preservation efforts must directly benefit local communities.

Especially in these difficult economic times, New York needs many partners actively working to conserve our irreplaceable natural resources, and I commend Scenic Hudson for the critical role they play in this effort,» said Carol Ash, commissioner of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

The teachers» frontline engagement makes for a unique opportunity to examine the current state of the islands, and to delve into the inner workings behind the preservation efforts on one of the world's most famed — and most endangered — ecosystems.

This capability is especially useful when the in - place preservation tool is integrated with the legal hold application so that all preservation efforts can be consolidated into one centralized system of record for the legal department.