The Wilderness Society

Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Welcomes Attorney Katherine Klein to the Firm’s Denver Office

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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, the noted complex litigation law firm headquartered in Seattle, welcomes attorney Katherine Klein who will be joining the firm’s Denver, Colorado office.

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  • , the noted complex litigation law firm headquartered in Seattle, welcomes attorney Katherine Klein who will be joining the firm’s Denver, Colorado office.
  • in 2021 from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
  • Katherine Klein brings a keen focus on environmental and conservation issues to Keller Rohrback.
  • While in law school she volunteered as a student attorney at the Sturm College of Law Environmental Law Clinic, and served as a legal clerk for Denver nonprofits The Wilderness Society and Defenders of Wildlife .

Government of Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council sign a historic tripartite nature conservation framework agreement

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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To support the commitments in the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement), the Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches commitments from the Government of British Columbia.

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  • To support the commitments in the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement), the Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches commitments from the Government of British Columbia.
  • Moving forward, the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation will serve as a model of collaboration with First Nations to halt and reverse the loss of nature.
  • "The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation is a groundbreaking commitment by the First Nations Leadership Council, the government of British Columbia, and the government of Canada to work together to ensure that this province's rich biodiversity is restored and maintained for future generations.
  • The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation, should it meet its stated objectives, is historic and imperative.

Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument Campaign Launches

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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ONTARIO, Ore., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new campaign, Protect the Owyhee Canyonlands, launched today calling for National Monument designation before the end of 2024. Founding campaign members include: The Wilderness Society, Oregon Natural Desert Association, Conservation Lands Foundation, Friends of the Owyhee, People of Red Mountain, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club Oregon Chapter, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, American Whitewater, Great Basin Resource Watch, and others. 

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  • ONTARIO, Ore., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new campaign, Protect the Owyhee Canyonlands , launched today calling for National Monument designation before the end of 2024.
  • Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument Campaign Calls on Biden, Sens Wyden, Merkley to protect OR's Owyhee Canyonlands
    The Owyhee Canyonlands is the largest conservation opportunity in the American West, boasting millions of acres of deep canyons, rolling sagebrush grasslands, and rushing rivers worthy of National Monument status.
  • "Formed over millions of years, the Owyhee Canyonlands is a wild and iconic landscape that deserves permanent protection as a National Monument," said Nicole Layman, Deputy Vice President of Conservation Campaigns, The Wilderness Society .
  • The national monument campaign launches at a critical moment in the three-decades-long effort to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands.

Using genomics to reduce the carbon footprint of the agri-food industry

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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With that in mind, new approaches are essential to reduce the carbon footprint of the country's agri-food sector.

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  • With that in mind, new approaches are essential to reduce the carbon footprint of the country's agri-food sector.
  • In other words, how are agri-food byproducts or food leftovers biodegraded by microorganisms, fungi or insects that feed on them?
  • Their expertise will help us reduce the carbon footprint of Canada's food production systems while continuing to develop innovation."
  • As a result of their work, the research teams will propose biotechnological innovations to reduce the carbon footprint of Canada's bio-food production systems.

OSI President & CEO Kim Elliman Announces Retirement Plans

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than three decades at the helm of the Open Space Institute (OSI), President & CEO Christopher “Kim” Elliman today announced that he will retire in spring 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, NY, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than three decades at the helm of the Open Space Institute (OSI), President & CEO Christopher “Kim” Elliman today announced that he will retire in spring 2024.
  • Russell Reynolds Associates will conduct a national search for a successor to Elliman, who will continue to serve as president and CEO through March 2024.
  • OSI shines because of the talented people Kim Elliman has put in place.
  • Under Elliman’s leadership OSI has conserved more than 74,000 acres in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida.

OLD SALT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES A NEW WOOD-FIRED FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATING RANCHING AND WILD MONTANA LANDSCAPES

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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HELENA, Mont., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Salt Co-op is hosting its 1st annual Old Salt Festival June 23rd-25th on the Mannix Family Ranch just outside Helmville,MT.

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  • HELENA, Mont., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Salt Co-op is hosting its 1st annual Old Salt Festival June 23rd-25th on the Mannix Family Ranch just outside Helmville,MT.
  • The festival aims to focus on three main components; Wood-fired cooking, Western Music & Arts, and Conservation.
  • A few words about Old Salt Co-op:
    Old Salt Co-op provides pasture focused meat raised with integrity from ranches that enhance Montana lands.
  • More than the meat itself, Old Salt connects customers and producers in a shared purpose: to enhance land, wildlife habitat and local community like a pinch of salt in a recipe.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and CPAWS-NWT team up to deliver conservation in the Northwest Territories

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Two environmental non-profit organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northwest Territories Chapter (CPAWS-NWT), have been operating in the territory for decades and recognize the importance of protecting these natural spaces.

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  • Two environmental non-profit organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northwest Territories Chapter (CPAWS-NWT), have been operating in the territory for decades and recognize the importance of protecting these natural spaces.
  • Today, a Collaboration Agreement has been signed to leverage their shared capacity – which means more positive outcomes for NWT.
  • Learn more about Ducks Unlimited Canada and CPAWS-NWT and support this important work.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

Canada Celebrates the Successful Conclusion of the Leadership Forum at IMPAC5 - the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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"The world must take immediate action to protect our ocean and marine ecosystems.

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  • "The world must take immediate action to protect our ocean and marine ecosystems.
  • I was encouraged by the support from all involved and look forward to the Government of Canada's continued leadership in protecting our oceans."
  • IMPAC5 is the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress, a global forum that brings together ocean conservation professionals and high-level officials to inform, inspire and act on marine protected areas.
  • To date, 52 countries and territories have protected at least 10 per cent of their marine areas and it is estimated that 7.65 per cent of the world ocean is covered by marine protected areas.

Canadian Geographic debuts new ocean-themed Giant Floor Maps for international audience at IMPAC5

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Saturday, February 4, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Geographic has debuted its latest giant floor maps, the Oceans, Freshwater and Us map and One Ocean map, before an international audience at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5).

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Geographic has debuted its latest giant floor maps, the Oceans, Freshwater and Us map and One Ocean map, before an international audience at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5).
  • Oceans, Freshwater and Us map - Designed by Canadian Geographic cartographer Chris Brackley and the Canadian Oceans Literacy Coalition, this new Giant Floor Map highlights the foundational connections between individual Canadians and the ocean and freshwater that surround and sustain us.
  • In addition to these learning activities, there is a unique and exciting opportunity to engage with the map using augmented reality.
  • Canadian Geographic cartographer Chris Brackley is available for interviews about these engaging and impactful resources.

Government of Canada partners with Ocean Wise to amplify the voice of young professionals at IMPAC5

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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At the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), young people will make up approximately one third of all participants.

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  • At the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), young people will make up approximately one third of all participants.
  • Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard has announced a new partnership with Ocean Wise and over $430,000 in funding to help amplify the voices of young professionals at IMPAC5.
  • A major cross-cutting thematic stream of IMPAC5 is the Voice of Young Professionals .
  • The IMPAC5 Young Professionals Committee is comprised of 15 exceptional young professionals from around the world.