Everglades National Park

P448'S REGENERATIVE SUSTAINABLITY® PROGRAM CONTINUES ITS EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON INVASIVE SPECIES WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS BURMESE PYTHON SNEAKER

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carving its path as an innovative fashion company with creative sustainability solutions, P448 continues its eco-friendly message of trying to help solve an environmental crisis while protecting the biodiversity with its "Regenerative Sustainability®" program. For the resort season, the brand launches its Burmese python sneaker. This is the 3rd dedicated capsule to educate, spotlight and bring awareness to the vast issues posed by invasive species to our environment – previous P448 invasive species sneaker capsules included the lionfish and carp fish.

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  • This is the 3rd dedicated capsule to educate, spotlight and bring awareness to the vast issues posed by invasive species to our environment – previous P448 invasive species sneaker capsules included the lionfish and carp fish.
  • Burmese pythons disrupt the ecosystem by preying on native species, outcompeting native species for food or other resources and/or disrupt the physical nature of the environment.
  • The Burmese python sneaker trim is boldly detailed with repurposed natural black and white python skin from the invasive species within the front tip, tongue and heel areas of its strikingly chic silhouette.
  • The Burmese python sneaker is available at www.p448.com and select global wholesale partners with a suggested retail price of $595.

National Park Foundation Invests $4.4 Million in Connecting Students to National Parks Across the Country

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce that 99 Open OutDoors for Kids grantees will receive a combined $4.4 million dollars in funding during the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • "We are beyond thrilled to reach over 2 million students through our Open OutDoors for Kids program," said Lise Aangeenbrug, chief program officer at the National Park Foundation.
  • This year's investment reaches an all-time high in funding impact and contributes to the celebratory milestone of the Foundation connecting more than 2 million students to national parks since Open OutDoors for Kids' inception in 2011.
  • "America's 425 national parks provide incredible opportunities for growth and meaningful connection with the country's cultural heritage," said National Parks Service Director Chuck Sams.
  • Everglades National Park (Florida) – Over 15,000 students in the Miami area will take their first step towards becoming lifelong national park stewards by visiting Everglades and Biscayne National Parks to learn about the region's rich biodiversity.

Perini Management Services, Inc. Awarded $47 Million Project for New Visitor Center in Everglades National Park, FL

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Perini Management Services, Inc., has been awarded a fixed-price project valued at approximately $47 million by the National Park Service for the construction of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center in Everglades National Park, Florida.

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  • Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Perini Management Services, Inc., has been awarded a fixed-price project valued at approximately $47 million by the National Park Service for the construction of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center in Everglades National Park, Florida.
  • This design-bid-build contract includes construction of the new two-story visitor center, a one-story remote concessions and storage building, underground utilities and major site improvements.
  • The project also includes demolishing portions of the existing bulkhead and providing a new bulkhead at the marina and along the waterfront.
  • The substantial sitework associated with the new visitor center will ensure that the roads and parking areas are elevated above the king tide levels.

Alligators are the engineers of the wetlands

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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MIAMI, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alligators radically change the ecosystem around them to make the best of seasonal changes in water levels — and that's a good thing for wetlands.

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  • MIAMI, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alligators radically change the ecosystem around them to make the best of seasonal changes in water levels — and that's a good thing for wetlands.
  • A new study recently published in the Journal of Animal Ecology shows alligators do more than just care for themselves when they create alligator ponds.
  • When the alligators dig holes to fill with water, they give fish and wildlife refuge from falling water levels in the dry season.
  • Though their roles are different, alligators have proven equally important as ecosystem engineers.

New exposé of Australia's exotic pet trade shows an alarming proliferation of alien, threatened and illegal species

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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There are strict rules around the import and export of both native and exotic species.

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  • There are strict rules around the import and export of both native and exotic species.
  • Our research published today in the journal Biological Conservation uncovers the surprising scale and diversity of the domestic online pet trade in Australia.
  • Threatened species, invasive pests, banned imports, and animals not yet known to science are all for sale.

What’s the problem with trading exotic pets?

    • As well as the conservation threat of unsustainably harvesting live animals from the wild, wildlife trade is a source of novel invasive species and their diseases.
    • When exotic species escape from captivity they can become pests.
    • Australia goes well beyond its international obligations and prohibits the commercial import of most live animals.

Booming online trade

    • But now, thanks to online marketplaces, pet trade has largely shifted to the internet.
    • To investigate if this was also happening in Australia, we identified 12 of the most prominent online platforms that sold exotic pets.
    • To our surprise and alarm, 56% of the trade involved alien species (over 600 species in total).

Not everything is clearly illegal

    • The reality is more ambiguous: Australia’s import ban of most animals only came into effect in the early 1980s.
    • So some exotic pets may have arrived in Australia before the ban and have been bred in captivity ever since.
    • The presence of undescribed species in Australia, mostly freshwater catfish and African cichlids, can only be explained by illegal smuggling or the exploitation of trade loopholes.

Is greater oversight needed?

    • Some researchers call for e-commerce platforms such as Facebook to take greater responsibility by policing wildlife trade.
    • Meta, the parent company of Facebook, was recently fined for failing to remove illegal trade.
    • A permit is harder to acquire if the species in question poses a greater threat.

Publix Associates Help the Environment During Publix Serves Week

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Throughout this week, more than 7,500 Publix associates across the company’s seven-state operating area will be volunteering at over 200 organizations including Keep America Beautiful affiliates, parks, zoos, gardens and other nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability.

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  • Throughout this week, more than 7,500 Publix associates across the company’s seven-state operating area will be volunteering at over 200 organizations including Keep America Beautiful affiliates, parks, zoos, gardens and other nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability.
  • “Since our founding, Publix has been committed to being responsible citizens in our communities, and that extends to protecting and preserving our environment,” said Publix Director of Community Relations Dwaine Stevens.
  • “We’re proud to do good together for the communities we serve by protecting our natural resources.”
    In addition to volunteer opportunities, Publix continues to look for ways to reduce waste and protect natural resources.
  • Over 12 years, Publix has contributed more than $600,000 to support fishery and aquaculture improvement projects and other initiatives to advance the sustainability of seafood.

Postal Service Issues New Stamps for Priority Mail

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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HOMESTEAD, Fla. and GATLINBURG, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, the Postal Service will issue two new stamps designed to be used as postage for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express flat-rate envelopes: A Florida Everglades stamp denominated at $9.65 and a Great Smoky Mountains stamp denominated at $28.75. The stamps were issued in Homestead, FL, and Gatlinburg, TN, respectively.

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  • HOMESTEAD, Fla. and GATLINBURG, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, the Postal Service will issue two new stamps designed to be used as postage for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express flat-rate envelopes: A Florida Everglades stamp denominated at $9.65 and a Great Smoky Mountains stamp denominated at $28.75.
  • The art for this Priority Mail stamp shows an iconic sawgrass marsh as seen at sunset from the edge of a cypress dome.
  • The Great Smoky Mountains Priority Mail Express stamp captures an iconic mountain scene near Newfound Gap between Gatlinburg, TN, and Cherokee, NC.
  • Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps , by calling 844-737-7826, or at Post Office locations nationwide.

Travel Expert Jennifer Weatherhead Shares Timely Information and Inspiration About Great Getaways for the Holidays on TipsOnTV

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Travel expert, Jennifer Weatherhead shares her favorite Florida travel experiences and some amazing deals.

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  • Travel expert, Jennifer Weatherhead shares her favorite Florida travel experiences and some amazing deals.
  • Florida is a great state that offers so many different vacation experiences such as great beaches, theme parks and state and national parks.
  • Whether looking for a romantic getaway, a girl's trip or a family vacation, Florida has something for everyone.
  • VISIT FLORIDA and its partners have teamed up with Expedia to offer up to 25 percent off Florida hotels this holiday season.

Explorers to Make Historic Trek in the Florida Everglades to Research Human Impact

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Because the2022 Willoughby Expedition will be a scientific research milestone for the Florida Everglades, The Explorers Club has awarded the team one of its flags.

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  • Because the2022 Willoughby Expedition will be a scientific research milestone for the Florida Everglades, The Explorers Club has awarded the team one of its flags.
  • Historically, the Florida Everglades stretched from the north near modern-day Orlando to the south at Florida Bay.
  • To increase educational programming around the human impact on the Everglades, the 2022 Willoughby Expedition is also partnering with school districts and cultural institutions in South Florida.
  • He is also the author of a bestselling children's book about the Everglades that is part of the 4th-grade curriculum in Florida.

ATC Releases Inaugural List of Top 10 Underrated National Parks to Visit

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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ATC , an industry-leading manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, today released its inaugural list of Top 10 Underrated National Parks to Visit.

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  • ATC , an industry-leading manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, today released its inaugural list of Top 10 Underrated National Parks to Visit.
  • In a 2022 survey of more than 750 campers across the U.S., ATC identified lesser-known national park destinations that avid campers count among their favorites.
  • With the top 25 national parks becoming increasingly overcrowded, the recent ATC survey revealed alternatives for Americans to enjoy the outdoors and support beautiful, less-visited parks.
  • During National Park Week, were bringing attention to the many areas made accessible to us by the National Park Service that arent as frequented.