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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.

Land Successfully Acquired for Future State Park on the Catawba River Will Preserve Culturally Significant Native American Resources

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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The purchase was made possible by the Nisbet family, who donated most of the land value.

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  • The purchase was made possible by the Nisbet family, who donated most of the land value.
  • OSI acquired the Nisbet property with funding from the SCCB, the Arras Foundation, the Knobloch Family Foundation, Lancaster County and Duke Energy.
  • During the Great Depression, Catawba women made and sold pottery to help Catawba people survive.
  • “The Nisbet clay hole site has been an important site for Catawba Nation for generations,” said Catawba Nation Executive Committee member, Roo George-Warren.

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.

$4.6 Million in Federal Funding Approved for Black River Initiative

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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The Black River is both scenic and historic and means a lot to residents.

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  • The Black River is both scenic and historic and means a lot to residents.
  • We are thrilled to see our local efforts become part of the larger regional Black River Initiative.
  • “The Black River Initiative will be an economic generator for the region,” said Senator Graham.
  • “The Black River Initiative is about the intersection of outdoor recreation and economic prosperity.

OSI Unveils Plan to Connect Multi-Use Trails in Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange Counties

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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OSI is spearheading this visioning effort to develop the unified, primarily off-road trail network that would span more than 250 miles and connect more than 20 communities throughout Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange Counties.

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  • OSI is spearheading this visioning effort to develop the unified, primarily off-road trail network that would span more than 250 miles and connect more than 20 communities throughout Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange Counties.
  • “OSI has been helping Sullivan County implement a plan we completed in 2020 to build out the O&W rail trail.
  • The projects proposed in OSI’s Growing Greenway Plan focus on extending and improving each of the seven major existing trails.
  • The Growing Greenways Plan is part of OSI’s ongoing efforts to connect, create, improve, and expand trails throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Land Trust Alliance and Open Space Institute Announce $400,000 in Grants to Help Communities Plan for Climate Change

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Land Trust Alliance and the Open Space Institute today announced the awarding of nearly $400,000 in grants to aid communities to better plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The program is generously funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, J.M. Kaplan Fund, Jane's Trust Foundation, the Volgenau Foundation, the William Penn Foundation, an anonymous foundation and several individual donors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Land Trust Alliance and the Open Space Institute today announced the awarding of nearly $400,000 in grants to aid communities to better plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
  • "Land trust and conservation organizations are quiet leaders in helping communities address and mitigate the devastating effects of climate change," said OSI president and CEO Kim Elliman.
  • We thank the Land Trust Alliance for their continued partnership in advancing natural, land-based solutions for the climate change crisis."
  • Alaska's Kachemak Heritage Land Trust ($6,682, plus $7,500 in technical assistance) Developing a Climate Inclusive Strategic Conservation Plan.

What is Lost When There is No Place for Grief in the Workplace?

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ReImagine Science, a non-profit focused on transforming the way science is done, is co-sponsoring, with the Open Space Institute and Tools for Change, a virtual event to explore 'How do we make space for Grief in the workplace?'. This global event has been co-designed by organizers from the United States, Taiwan and Canada, and will take place on Saturday August 20th from 10am to 3pm EDT.

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  • This global event has been co-designed by organizers from the United States, Taiwan and Canada, and will take place on Saturday August 20th from 10am to 3pm EDT.
  • For Kennan Salinero, ReImagine Science Executive Director and event co-designer, this question is fundamental, as our world and workplaces are going through huge transitions.
  • "We feel it's time to initiate a broader conversation on the structures and practices that are no longer working in our organizations.
  • It's experienced team helps individuals and organizations address issues of power, embrace cultural diversity and tap into intuitive and creative resources.

Land Trust Alliance and Open Space Institute Announce Nearly $400,000 in Grants to Help Communities Plan for Climate Change

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Land Trust Alliance and the Open Space Institute today announced nearly $400,000 in grants to help communities better plan for climate change and its impacts.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Land Trust Alliance and the Open Space Institute today announced nearly $400,000 in grants to help communities better plan for climate change and its impacts.
  • We thank the Land Trust Alliance for their partnership in advancing a proactive response to climate on the ground."
  • Founded in 1982, the Land Trust Alliance is a national land conservation organization that works to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America.
  • The Open Space Institute protects scenic, natural, and historic landscapes to provide public enjoyment, conserve habitat and working lands, and sustain communities.

Southern Power transfers more than 2,000 acres to the Open Space Institute for the preservation of endangered species habitat in Wayne County, Ga.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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This transaction, together with previous transfers of land by fellow Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power, brings the total acres contributed for the conservation of protected species in Georgia to more than 10,000 acres.

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  • This transaction, together with previous transfers of land by fellow Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power, brings the total acres contributed for the conservation of protected species in Georgia to more than 10,000 acres.
  • "Southern Power is proud to engage in environmental stewardship and conservation projects that protect and enhance the environment, support our local communities and increase environmental awareness," said Southern Power Chairman Mark Lantrip.
  • "This property will help protect wildlife in the areas in which we serve and operate, both today and in the years to come."
  • The Open Space Institute protects scenic, natural and historic landscapes to provide public enjoyment, conserve habitat and working lands and sustain communities.