Sentences with phrase «vital habitat»

But, of course, most of our work is forward - thinking and includes ambitious and exciting plans to connect people with nature and protect vital habitat in the age of climate change.

Natural landscapes filter water, produce oxygen, sequester carbon, and provide vital habitat for other species.

Lupines also provide vital habitat for butterflies.

«The EPA's plan to establish a new disposal site not only poses a major threat to this ecologically vital habitat, but impedes our progress in ending open water dumping in Long Island's waters once and for all,» Gov. Cuomo said during the announcement at Sunken Meadow State Park.

Projects: Help restore vital habitat and maintain the historic airfield at Crissy Field.

As an essential part of the marine ecosystem, they keep food webs in balance, keep prey populations healthy, and keep sea grass beds and other vital habitats healthy, for starters.

«The guidelines steer wind turbines away from vital habitat... and toward land already marked by development,» says David Yarnold, National Audubon's President.

Marshes, too, are holding their own, aided by many miles of various styles of floating boom placed outside vital habitat.

Muir Beach: Habitat Restoration Improve vital habitat for the coho salmon and other wildlife through planting and weeding projects.

I would bet that those lines you are talking about would go straight through vital habitat for a protected species and will be put up with no regard to those animals and their habitat just so the company putting them up can save a few dollars by doing so.

When you donate today, you'll help The Nature Conservancy protect the most vital habitats on Earth.

The entire Arctic region is undergoing drastic changes, threatening vital habitat for countless species (yes, including polar bears) and the livelihoods of many Indigenous communities.

«Agricultural practices are disrupting and destroying vital habitat for 76 percent of all primate species on the planet,» says Garber.

Together, we are a bulwark for cultural and biological diversity, preserving the islands» history and prehistory, and protecting vital habitat for scores of marine and terrestrial plant and animal species.

The Arctic provides vital habitat for polar bears, endangered bowhead whales, and more.

«The EPA's plan to establish a new disposal site not only poses a major threat to this ecologically vital habitat, but impedes our progress in ending open water dumping in Long Island's waters once and for all.

ALBANY, NY (11/12/2010)(readMedia)-- Governor David A. Paterson today announced $ 61.5 million in aid to local communities across New York to improve water quality, reduce pollution and restore vital habitat.

If in our vital habitat [bi-mqom hayyutenu] we are afraid, in a place where we will certainly die, how much more so?»

I applaud Governor Cuomo for his continued leadership in sustaining our natural resources and look forward to working with neighboring communities and other partners to carefully and responsibly protect this vital habitat and ensure that all visitors can enjoy its breathtaking views and outstanding recreational opportunities.»

Vernal pools — seasonal water bodies formed by the collection of water in small depressions of the terrestrial landscape — are vital habitats for wildlife and are an important energy source for the ecosystem.

The Channel Islands are vital habitat for seabirds and shorebirds, providing essential nesting and feeding grounds for 99 % of seabirds in southern California and important wintering areas and stopover points for shorebirds.

The waters of Belize and particularly Turneffe Atoll are therefore a vital habitat for the barracuda and subsequently one of the best places to see the torpedo - like fish.

At 598,000 square miles (2 - 3 times the size of Texas) the Ross Sea Marine Preserve provides vital habitat for 10,000 species including whales, penguins, Weddell seals, colossal squid, seabirds and krill — which sustains life in all the world's oceans.

Coastal wetlands are vital habitats.

Unfortunately, with ocean temperatures forecast to increase between one and three degrees Celsius by the end of the century, the outlook for these vital habitats is not good.

New species have been discovered by scientists browsing the globe and endangered species and their vital habitats are being protected by organizations using this powerful software as a mapping and visualization tool to illustrate the threats to their survival.

The tree will be protected for its lifetime, so that it grows to maturity in the forest, creating a vital habitat for wildlife.