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Tompkins Conservation places archive at the Stanford University Libraries in support of ongoing field studies and research in Chile and Argentina

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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STANFORD, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tompkins Conservation and its co-founders and benefactors, Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and the late Douglas R. Tompkins, are donating their personal archives as well as the archive of their conservation and rewilding work in South America to the Stanford University Libraries. These historical, legal, and scientific records will directly benefit the faculty and students who are continuing Stanford's longstanding tradition of conducting field studies and research in Chile and Argentina, as well as those interested in land conservation initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • We are especially grateful to Kris Tompkins for the placement of the archive at Stanford where well-intentioned scholars and eco-environmentalists will make excellent use of it."
  • Stanford University, the alma mater of many McDivitts, has been formative in the education and values of my family.
  • The Kristine McDivitt Tompkins Collection documents its namesake's career as the former CEO of Patagonia, Inc. and the current president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation.
  • Thus, the goals of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability closely align with the wonderful work of Tompkins Conservation."

Tompkins Conservation places archive at the Stanford University Libraries in support of ongoing field studies and research in Chile and Argentina

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Environmental science, Earth science, Mountaineering, Curriculum, Douglas Tompkins, School, National Geographic, Stanford University Libraries, Unique, Education, Stanford University, Collection, Animal, Humanities, Parallel, Emeritus, Climate change, Film, Organization, Geology, Research, Science, Death, Student, Plant, San Francisco Bay Area, Family, Wildlife, Protected area, Faculty, Life, Human, Carnegie Medal, Conservation, Kristine, Archive, Agriculture

STANFORD, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tompkins Conservation and its co-founders and benefactors, Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and the late Douglas R. Tompkins, are donating their personal archives as well as the archive of their conservation and rewilding work in South America to the Stanford University Libraries. These historical, legal, and scientific records will directly benefit the faculty and students who are continuing Stanford's longstanding tradition of conducting field studies and research in Chile and Argentina, as well as those interested in land conservation initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • We are especially grateful to Kris Tompkins for the placement of the archive at Stanford where well-intentioned scholars and eco-environmentalists will make excellent use of it."
  • Stanford University, the alma mater of many McDivitts, has been formative in the education and values of my family.
  • Thus, the goals of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability closely align with the wonderful work of Tompkins Conservation."
  • An event celebrating the Tompkins Conservation and Tompkins Family archives is scheduled on Earth Day, April 22, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Traitel Building on the Stanford campus.

The Tula Foundation receives $92 million donation to supercharge coastal science

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The funds will help Tula continue catalyzing scientific-based innovation while beginning its transition to independent sustainability.

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  • The funds will help Tula continue catalyzing scientific-based innovation while beginning its transition to independent sustainability.
  • When explaining the significance of the land donation, Eric Peterson, Co-founder and Director of Tula, said: “Calvert Island, halfway to Alaska, is the most iconic place on British Columbia’s coast.
  • The new space at the Customs House will boost Tula’s capacity to serve as a physical venue for coastal science, meetings, events and collaboration.
  • Learn more about Tula’s work and stay in touch by subscribing to its free newsletter, the Tula Quarterly !

Revitalizing a 71-mile Gem: High Line Canal Conservancy Unveils Great Lengths Campaign Following GOCO Award

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Today, the High Line Canal Conservancy announces Great Lengths for the High Line, a $33 million campaign poised to revitalize one of the region's most cherished resources.

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  • Today, the High Line Canal Conservancy announces Great Lengths for the High Line, a $33 million campaign poised to revitalize one of the region's most cherished resources.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315750045/en/
    High Line Canal Conservancy (Photo: High Line Canal Conservancy)
    In a significant leap towards this goal, the nonprofit announced a $7 million contribution from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) today.
  • “Now we look forward to High Line Canal users joining our Great Lengths for the High Line fundraising campaign, so this great work continues for decades to come.”
    Projects will be implemented in partnership with the local governments, including counties, cities and special districts.
  • “Investing in the Great Lengths Campaign is a wonderful way to improve the Canal not just in your own community – but across all communities.

THE CONSERVANCY FOR CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL EVENTS SUPPORTING TRAILS IN OHIO'S NATIONAL PARK

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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PENINSULA, Ohio, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) will welcome guests to an extraordinary evening in the park when it hosts Elevation on June 21 and Topography on June 22. Both events are at iconic Indigo Lake, located off Riverview Road. Proceeds go toward the Trails Now Fund, which provides support for trail maintenance, visitor amenities, and new trailheads within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Since the events began more than 12 years ago, Topography and Elevation have raised nearly $1.4 million for the park's more than 125 miles of trails.

Key Points: 
  • PENINSULA, Ohio, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) will welcome guests to an extraordinary evening in the park when it hosts Elevation on June 21 and Topography on June 22.
  • Proceeds go toward the Trails Now Fund, which provides support for trail maintenance, visitor amenities, and new trailheads within Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
  • Since the events began more than 12 years ago, Topography and Elevation have raised nearly $1.4 million for the park's more than 125 miles of trails.
  • For questions about the events or to register to attend, contact [email protected] or call Jess Livers, philanthropy operations & membership manager, at 330-657-2909 ext.

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.

THE CONSERVANCY FOR CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK AND MUSEUM OF CREATIVE HUMAN ART ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP AND FIRST ART EXHIBITION, COSMIC GLOW

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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PENINSULA, Ohio, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is pleased to announce an innovative new partnership with Arts Organization in Residence Museum of Creative Human Art (MOCHA).

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  • PENINSULA, Ohio, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is pleased to announce an innovative new partnership with Arts Organization in Residence Museum of Creative Human Art (MOCHA).
  • Through this new partnership, MOCHA will curate exhibitions in The Gallery as well as provide arts programming and support integration of the arts into the visitor experience throughout 2024.
  • The first new art exhibition curated by MOCHA is Cosmic Glow, featuring the work of five Northeast Ohio artists.
  • The exhibition opens March 30, 2024, and is inspired by the transformative potential of the upcoming total solar eclipse.

E3 Lithium Welcomes Former Alberta Energy Minister, Hon. Sonya Savage, to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce that the Hon.

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  • E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce that the Hon.
  • Sonya Savage, former cabinet minister and Minister of Energy for the Province of Alberta, has joined the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • Ms. Savage brings with her a wealth of expertise in developing and implementing climate and energy policies, legislation and regulations.
  • “Sonya is one of the true experts in policy across Alberta’s energy industry,” said Chris Doornbos, President and CEO of E3 Lithium.

Cielo Provides Update on Continued Progress and Milestones Achieved to Advance Carseland Bio-SynDiesel® Project

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV: CMC; OTC: CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”), a renewable fuel company leveraging environmental technology to produce renewable fuel from wood by-products, is pleased to share an update on its Carseland, Alberta Bio-SynDiesel® Project (the “Carseland Project”).

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV: CMC; OTC: CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”), a renewable fuel company leveraging environmental technology to produce renewable fuel from wood by-products, is pleased to share an update on its Carseland, Alberta Bio-SynDiesel® Project (the “Carseland Project”).
  • Once completed, the Carseland Project represents Cielo’s first commercial by-product-to-fuels facility designed to convert wood by-products into low carbon intensity renewable Bio-SynDiesel® fuel.
  • This contract provides Cielo with an ongoing and cost-effective supply of the requisite biomass feedstock for the Carseland Project.
  • Cielo looks forward to providing continued updates as further progress is made and milestones are achieved.

Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation partner to advance new nuclear in Alberta

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (“Capital Power”) and Ontario Power Generation (“OPG”) have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development and deployment of grid-scale small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide clean, reliable nuclear energy for Alberta.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (“Capital Power”) and Ontario Power Generation (“OPG”) have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development and deployment of grid-scale small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide clean, reliable nuclear energy for Alberta.
  • Capital Power and OPG will complete the feasibility assessment within two years, while continuing to work on the next stages of SMR development.
  • OPG is building North America’s first fleet of SMRs at its Darlington New Nuclear site in Ontario.
  • The governments of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick jointly released a Strategic Plan in 2022 for the deployment of SMRs.