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Cascades is celebrating its 60th anniversary today

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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KINGSEY FALLS, QC , March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades is delighted to be celebrating its 60th anniversary today.

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  • KINGSEY FALLS, QC , March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades is delighted to be celebrating its 60th anniversary today.
  • Today, and throughout the year, we will proudly celebrate our successes together with our 10,000 Cascaders, with whom we will build the Cascades of tomorrow," said Mario Plourde.
  • Cascades took this special opportunity to announce the donation of 116 hectares of ecologically valuable land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
  • Several other projects will be launched in 2024 to commemorate the 60th anniversary.

Governments of Canada and Alberta officially designate Alberta section of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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"The Métis Nation within Alberta is very pleased that the North Saskatchewan River has formally been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.

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  • "The Métis Nation within Alberta is very pleased that the North Saskatchewan River has formally been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.
  • "The beloved North Saskatchewan River is well deserving of a Canadian Heritage River designation, and the River Valley Alliance (RVA) was pleased to support this important initiative.
  • The North Saskatchewan River flows within the North Saskatchewan watershed across central Alberta and into Saskatchewan.
  • The North Saskatchewan River's designation document highlights the many cherished stories shared by cultural, heritage and recreational sites throughout the North Saskatchewan River Watershed to be explored and developed in the future.

Regional parks in British Columbia's Central Okanagan join Canada's national conservation network, conserving nature and combatting climate change

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.
  • The Regional District has officially recognized 25 regional parks as part of Canada's national conservation network, further solidifying the Regional District of Central Okanagan's commitment to nature conservation.
  • The Regional District of Central Okanagan is a trailblazer for reporting its locally protected and conserved areas directly in the national database.
  • The Regional District of Central Okanagan is one of 27 regional districts, a government structure unique to the province of British Columbia.

Poll Shows Near-Universal Support for Protecting Water in Our Nation's Lakes, Streams, and Rivers

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This World Water Day polling shows voters care deeply about safeguarding America's water resources. The Morning Consult polling, released by the Walton Family Foundation, shows nearly all voters say protecting the health and safety of drinking water (96%) is important. Further, 94% say protecting the water in our nation's lakes, streams, and rivers is important.

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  • The Morning Consult polling, released by the Walton Family Foundation, shows nearly all voters say protecting the health and safety of drinking water (96%) is important.
  • Further, 94% say protecting the water in our nation's lakes, streams, and rivers is important.
  • The Walton Family Foundation believes protecting water during climate change is one of the most important challenges of our time.
  • The recent Morning Consult polling also shows that:
    Nearly all voters say protecting the health and safety of drinking water (96%) and protecting the water in our nation's lakes, streams, and rivers (94%) is important.

Dos Primos Tequila and Ducks Unlimited announce partnership

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Dos Primos Tequila have entered into a partnership that designates the entire family of Dos Primos Tequilas as a Proud Partner of Ducks Unlimited – the highest partnership designation offered by the organization.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Dos Primos Tequila have entered into a partnership that designates the entire family of Dos Primos Tequilas as a Proud Partner of Ducks Unlimited – the highest partnership designation offered by the organization.
  • The partnership also provides opportunities to engage in awareness-building programs through DU and Dos Primos communications channels.
  • "We are thrilled to announce Dos Primos Tequila is the newest Proud Partner of Ducks Unlimited," said Jim Alexander, DU Managing Director of Corporate Relations.
  • Follow DU's feed on X, formally known as Twitter – @DUNews1937 – to get the most up-to-date news from Ducks Unlimited.

Canada and Ontario commit to significant collaboration on shared nature conservation goals

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The agreement will see the addition of new—or expansion of existing—protected areas, including provincial parks and conservation reserves across Ontario.

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  • The agreement will see the addition of new—or expansion of existing—protected areas, including provincial parks and conservation reserves across Ontario.
  • "Ontario has been a champion for preserving nature by forging strong partnerships with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Ontario Land Trust Alliance.
  • – The Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
    "The Ontario Land Trust Alliance is thrilled by today's announcement.
  • "We commend the Governments of Canada and Ontario for their leadership and collaboration with partners to conserve more priority areas, faster.

NFWF’s Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund Awards $1.5 Million in Conservation Grants

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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DETROIT, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund partners today announced $1.5 million in grant funding to five projects that will benefit communities and wildlife habitats in southeast Michigan.

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  • DETROIT, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund partners today announced $1.5 million in grant funding to five projects that will benefit communities and wildlife habitats in southeast Michigan.
  • “The Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund is prioritizing grantmaking where the needs of communities and nature meet,” said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
  • Since 2018, the Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund has awarded 39 grants totaling more than $9.2 million, leveraging an additional $11.5 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation investment of more than $20.7 million.
  • To learn more about the Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund and the projects announced today, please visit nfwf.org/semichigan .

New $5 Million Initiative will Accelerate Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) in the Pacific Northwest

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The Environment RFP: Natural Climate Solutions in the PNW initiative will fund three to five rigorous, place-based Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) efforts in the region.

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  • The Environment RFP: Natural Climate Solutions in the PNW initiative will fund three to five rigorous, place-based Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) efforts in the region.
  • This initiative will invest solely in NCS projects, adding to the foundation’s legacy of backing science and technology-rooted conservation across the region and around the world.
  • In the United States, NCS have the potential to mitigate up to 21% of net annual emissions .
  • After vetting by the foundation team, selected organizations will be invited to submit a formal proposal by May 15.

Eight Quarter Advisors Announces Successful Acquisition of Estate Management Services by The Brydon Group

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Eight Quarter Advisors (“EQA”), a lower middle-market transaction advisory firm, is pleased to announce its role as the sole sell-side advisor to Estate Management Services, Inc. (“EMS”) in their successful acquisition by The Brydon Group (“The Brydon Group”), a lower middle-market private equity firm.

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  • Eight Quarter Advisors (“EQA”), a lower middle-market transaction advisory firm, is pleased to announce its role as the sole sell-side advisor to Estate Management Services, Inc. (“EMS”) in their successful acquisition by The Brydon Group (“The Brydon Group”), a lower middle-market private equity firm.
  • EMS provides water and environmental management services to lakes, ponds, and wetlands, serving public and private clients across the Southeastern U.S. for over 30 years.
  • The deal represents a strategic alignment of EMS’s core business methodology and The Brydon Group’s investment philosophy and small business expertise, particularly in the b2b services sector catering to state, local and federal government customers.
  • The partnership expands The Brydon Group’s portfolio in the environmental services sector and provides operational expertise to further support EMS’s capabilities and suite of services.

Visitors invited to Discover New Legendary Experiences in North Dakota

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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From thrilling water parks to boutique hotels, the legendary experiences awaiting travelers promise to leave a lasting impression.

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  • From thrilling water parks to boutique hotels, the legendary experiences awaiting travelers promise to leave a lasting impression.
  • Visitors to the water park will see characters and scenes from the creation story depicted on murals and installations throughout the park.
  • The water park marks the first of many family-friendly attractions set to open in and around the Belcourt area.
  • For nearly 90 years, The International Peace Garden (IPG) has attracted and enthralled visitors from around the world.