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Institute for Sustainable Communities Selected as National Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaker by the U.S. EPA

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Montpelier, Vermont, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montpelier, VT – The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is excited to announce its selection as a National Grantmaker for the Eastern region receiving $50,000,000 under EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) program.

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  • Montpelier, Vermont, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montpelier, VT – The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is excited to announce its selection as a National Grantmaker for the Eastern region receiving $50,000,000 under EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) program.
  • The goal of this program is to make it easier for small, community-based organizations—particularly those with low capacity or resources—to access federal environmental justice funding.
  • "ISC is thrilled to work with the EPA to support its national Environmental Justice Grantmaking efforts alongside our partners.
  • "Emerald Cities Collaborative looks forward to working with the Institute for Sustainable Communities and collaborating with ISC's partners," said Meishka L. Mitchell, President & CEO.

Apex Clean Energy Awards Latest Funds, Totaling $710,000, in Conservation Grant Program

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Apex Clean Energy today announced the 2023 recipients of $710,000 in grant funding through its Apex Conservation Grant Program , which supports conservation initiatives near the company’s commercialized renewable energy projects.

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  • Apex Clean Energy today announced the 2023 recipients of $710,000 in grant funding through its Apex Conservation Grant Program , which supports conservation initiatives near the company’s commercialized renewable energy projects.
  • Since its founding in 2021, the program has distributed $2.4 million in grant funds—with another $6.26 million secured in matching donations—to preserve and restore nearly 3,000 acres near project areas.
  • An employee-initiated program, the Apex Conservation Grant Program is the first of its kind within the clean energy industry and expands the ecological benefits of Apex’s renewable energy projects by contributing a sum of money proportional to the size of each project (approximately $1,000/MW) to support local or regional conservation efforts.
  • “While our mission to accelerate the shift to a clean energy future has enormous positive ramifications for our nation’s environment and economy, the Apex Conservation Grant Program came from us looking at our work and asking, ‘How can we do more?’” said Ken Young, CEO of Apex.

Campbell's® and Parks Project Unveil Exclusive 'Winter Warmth' Capsule Collection

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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CAMDEN, N.J., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's playing in the snow, bundling up next to the fireplace, or savoring a steaming bowl of Campbell's Soup, cozy winter moments make lifelong memories. For those hoping for a few more snowy days this season, Campbell's is celebrating winter warmth through an exclusive capsule collection with Parks Project, a purpose driven outdoor lifestyle brand advocating for people and parks.

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  • For those hoping for a few more snowy days this season, Campbell's is celebrating winter warmth through an exclusive capsule collection with Parks Project , a purpose driven outdoor lifestyle brand advocating for people and parks.
  • "The Campbell's x Parks Project 'Winter Warmth' collection vividly embodies this feeling, inviting everyone to indulge in the comfort and warmth."
  • Parks Project is on a mission to inspire everyone to Leave It Better Than You Found It™.
  • To stay up to date with all things Campbell's and Parks Project, visit Campbells.com and ParksProject.us and follow both on TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest.

New York State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid Named New President & CEO of the Open Space Institute

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY, NY, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Space Institute (OSI) today announced that New York State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid will serve as its next President and CEO.

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  • NEW YORK CITY, NY, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Space Institute (OSI) today announced that New York State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid will serve as its next President and CEO.
  • “The Open Space Institute enthusiastically welcomes Erik Kulleseid back to the OSI family,” said OSI Board co-chairs John Adams and Amelia Salzman in a joint statement.
  • “After a rigorous national search, we are thrilled that Commissioner Kulleseid has accepted this leadership position.
  • Commissioner Kulleseid will succeed Christopher “Kim” Elliman, who has led OSI since 2004 and has overseen dramatic programmatic and geographic expansion throughout the organization.

NFWF Announces $5.6 Million in Awards from Walmart’s Acres for America Program

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The grants will leverage $107.3 million in public and private matching funds for a total conservation impact of $112.9 million.

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  • The grants will leverage $107.3 million in public and private matching funds for a total conservation impact of $112.9 million.
  • The Acres for America program is a nearly two-decade long partnership between NFWF and Walmart.
  • “These Acres for America grants are a fantastic representation of the best land conservation projects in communities around the country,” said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
  • The program will now have the combined effect of helping to protect 2.1 million acres across 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

On Giving Tuesday Backroads Celebrates a Year of Collaboration with Global and Local Non-Profits

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced a new collaboration with Trust for Public Land (TPL) and affirmed its continued support of World Bicycle Relief (WBR) and the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF). Backroads is proud to align with these and other organizations committed to protecting, preserving and giving back to the communities, cultures and natural landscapes that make adventure travel such an enriching experience for so many.

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  • Also in the fall, Backroads donated a trip for two to Yosemite that was auctioned at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's annual Trails Forever Gala Dinner.
  • Backroads has renewed support of WBR and their goal to distribute one million Buffalo Bikes to disadvantaged communities by 2025.
  • Backroads matched the effort dollar-for-mile and has also committed to a Giving Tuesday matching campaign.
  • On this Giving Tuesday, Backroads encourages people to join millions of others around the world in giving back to organizations whose causes they believe in.

Effort Will Result in Historic Tribal Land Return While Creating Vital Public Access to Popular National Monument

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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PENOBSCOT COUNTY, Maine, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Penobscot Nation and Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced a comprehensive plan for 31,367 acres in the Katahdin region of Maine that TPL acquired late last year.

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  • The effort, when completed, will return nearly 30,000 acres of land taken from the Penobscot Nation in the nineteenth century.
  • It will represent the largest land return between a U.S. based non-profit and a Tribal Nation and will center Indigenous self-determination around land care.
  • At the same time, TPL aspires to create vitally needed southern access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on the roads through the land.
  • "Trust for Public Land recognizes the profound and vital significance of returning land.

13 Innovators Awarded Grants through the SoCal Climate Champions Grant from SoCalGas

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoCalGas announced today that 13 innovative organizations were awarded project grants of up to $40,000 each through the company's SoCal Climate Champions Grant. These grants aim to support projects that focus on resilient energy, clean air, and organic waste to reduce, mitigate, or sequester greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • With a total of $400,000 grant funds awarded, SoCalGas is supporting 13 nonprofits' innovative climate solutions in communities throughout Southern California
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoCalGas announced today that 13 innovative organizations were awarded project grants of up to $40,000 each through the company's SoCal Climate Champions Grant .
  • The SoCal Climate Champions Grant recognizes programs, projects and research submissions that address climate solutions for communities in SoCalGas' service areas.
  • The SoCal Climate Champions Grant is part of a renewed focus on SoCalGas' Environmental Champions Initiative that began in 2015.
  • Since then, the SoCalGas' Environmental Champions Initiative has awarded more than 200 grants, totaling over $3.8 million to support projects that improve the environment or lower emissions.

SLN/CR Panels to Take Part in USA Pickleball-Hosted Acoustics Reduction Demonstration

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City-based startup SLN/CR (pronounced "silencer") today participated in an on-site acoustics demonstration, in conjunction with USA Pickleball, of its novel sound absorption panels.

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  • SLN/CR Panels engages with USA Pickleball on testing next-generation sound absorption technology purpose-built for pickleball.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City-based startup SLN/CR (pronounced "silencer") today participated in an on-site acoustics demonstration, in conjunction with USA Pickleball, of its novel sound absorption panels.
  • The event was hosted by USA Pickleball on September 25 at Sweeney Park in the Manchester-by-the-Sea community.
  • The event showcased solutions for sound mitigation within the sport of pickleball and provide an opportunity for USA Pickleball to launch its Quiet Category and acoustic-related initiatives.

Transforming Communities with Excellence: HGOR Garners Multiple American Society of Landscape Architect Georgia Chapter Awards

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Anticipating Atlanta's largest public gathering space's transformative impact on the city, HGOR's planning and designs for Westside Park resulted in an Honor Award for General Design. The project included community engagement and prioritized a thorough understanding of the site and its history to create a welcoming urban park oasis that bridges the gap between the city's east and west sides. The project's framework capitalizes on the park's natural attributes-- its high points and the 35.5-acre reservoir now used as a major emergency water source, increasing the city's drinking water supply from three to 30+ days. Integrating extensive green infrastructure, including a 100% native plant palette and accessible community amenities, delivered an inclusive space that fosters social engagement, enhances ecological biodiversity, withstands environmental challenges, and addresses immediate needs, contributing to the area's long-term resilience and well-being. Noted by the Trust for Public Land's George Dusenbury, the 280-acre Westside Park contributed significantly to Atlanta's #28 ranking on the 2023 ParkScore Index.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of HGOR's unwavering dedication to innovation and sustainability through planning, design and analysis, the firm was awarded five prestigious awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects' Georgia Chapter (GA ASLA).
  • HGOR, Atlanta-based planning and landscape architecture firm, acknowledged as the ASLA GA Chapter's Firm of the Year.
  • The vision for the project was to provide a functional, sustainable, tranquil escape that fosters hope for healing.
  • HGOR's creative approach used a mix of water features--and engaging, multi-functional hardscape elements to support healing for Children's patients.