Sentences with phrase «valuable natural resources of»

These explorers discovered two of the most valuable natural resources of the country, mahogany and royal purple dye from logwood, which today continues to play an important role in Belize's industries.

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Instead of surplus, unwanted persons, we should view our people as our most valuable natural resource.
Then, at the beginning of the XXI century, we realized we had valuable natural resources at our disposal and that we should share them with the entire world.
Preserving valuable natural resources and being a good neighbor are part of the legacy that they are passing on to future generations,» said Robert P. (Bobby) Koch, President and CEO of Wine Institute.
Since water is perhaps our most valuable natural resource, we employ a system that allows us to reuse all the Creamery water at the Creamery and Straus Dairy Farm instead of letting all the water go down the drain.
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is proud to partner with Greencorps Chicago by providing valuable trainings as well as hands - on experience in restoration, forestry, and natural resource projects.
Doulas understand natural childbirth and the commitment of home birth and are a valuable resource for you.
Dubbed the first Museum in the West, the Academy's collection has expanded to 390,000 artifacts and specimens, making it the definitive collection of our region's natural history and a valuable resource for researchers.
«Whether a natural resource professional, land trust volunteer, or local conservation advocate, users will find MAPPR to be an efficient and effective tool for gaining valuable insights into targeted land conservation in the 21st century,» said Jeff Collins, Mass Audubon Director of Ecological Management and project lead.
The classes, carefully selected natural products at the store, the facebook forum and Giselle herself are a valuable resource to all types of
Twenty years on it is indeed a shocking indictment of the continuing devastation and pollution facing our Mother Earth that we find ourselves using this image once again to assert the call for support for breastfeeding as a valuable natural world resource.
Until now, this country is well known for violate human rights but the importance of their natural resources make him a valuable ally.
Choosing to use water from one of the world's largest aquifers rather than leaving it in the ground is not irresponsible, says Andrew Stone, executive director of the American Groundwater Trust in Concord, N.H. Like coal or natural gas, groundwater is a valuable resource.
In addition to supporting several protected species, the region is home to a large proportion of ethnic minorities and valuable natural resources, the authors report in the study.
A team of researchers at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu are using acoustics to help to understand this beetle, its habits and movements in order to protect the state's valuable natural resources.
Low - flow sprinklers conserve valuable natural resources without sacrificing cow comfort on - farm,» said Matt Lucy, PhD, editor - in - chief, Journal of Dairy Science, and professor of animal science, University of Missouri, USA.
Thousands of feet below the ocean's surface lies a hidden world of undiscovered species and unique seabed habitats — as well as a vast untapped store of natural resources including valuable metals and rare - earth minerals.
In light of this, the government has enacted conservation policies in an effort to balance preservation of natural resources, sustainable development, and industry, but a growing tourism sector will help ensure that the country's valuable natural ecosystems remain intact.
The outstanding, adults - only Spa area is inspired by the Algarve's most valuable natural resources and the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
The commodification of natural resources is at the center of oppressive working conditions around the world, situations in which human life is deemed less valuable than currency.
Postscript, 12:55 p.m. When I asked on Twitter whether Pennsylvania can learn from Houston's issues and responses, John Quigley, the former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, responded with two valuable links:
But even more valuable than natural resources like oil is the value of urban land.
This development comes amid somewhat mixed progress towards fairer and more open management of the country's valuable natural resources.
A valuable post from Joanne Nova investigating the «monopolistic» funding of research into the science of man - made global warming, versus the non-existent resources directed toward the study of natural climate change.
History appears to be repeating itself, with Congo's valuable natural resources at risk of being stolen to fund an election campaign instead of the basic services that the country's population needs so urgently.
Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rights.
«Your local community banker can also serve as a valuable resource in helping assess your financial preparedness in the event of a natural disaster,» Romero Rainey adds.
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