Great blue heron

Help Fight the Twin-Crisis of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss by Protecting Three Critical BC Properties

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

To protect these properties, The Nature Trust of BC has extended their fundraising deadline and is aiming to raise a final $155,000 by December 31, 2022.

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  • To protect these properties, The Nature Trust of BC has extended their fundraising deadline and is aiming to raise a final $155,000 by December 31, 2022.
  • Climate change and biodiversity loss have a crippling effect on our world.
  • You can support The Nature Trust of BC in purchasing and protecting these vital land properties by donating to their campaigns.
  • The Nature Trust of British Columbia is a leading non-profit land conservation organization with over 50 years of success protecting and caring for B.C.s most critical habitats.

SeaWorld Conservation Fund Makes 10 Emergency Grants to Help Wildlife Organizations Impacted by Hurricane Ian

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has made emergency grants to 10 Florida zoological and wildlife rescue organizations impacted by the storm. These emergency grants will help facility recovery efforts and directly benefit various animal species including big cats, iguanas, lemurs, seabirds, sea turtles, wolves and others. Since its creation as a nonprofit foundation in 2003, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has provided grants to 1,391 organizations across all seven continents. Earlier this year, the Fund surpassed $19 million in grants to support projects for marine animals, ocean health and conservation.

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  • Recipient organizations include fellow zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, rescue and rehabilitation centers and other non-profit groups
    ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has made emergency grants to 10 Florida zoological and wildlife rescue organizations impacted by the storm.
  • Since its creation as a nonprofit foundation in 2003, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has provided grants to 1,391 organizations across all seven continents.
  • "SeaWorld is proud to support our fellow zoological and rescue facilities affected by Hurricane Ian," said Dr. Chris Dold, President of the SeaWorld Conservation Fund.
  • The storm also impacted area zoos including the Naples Zoo who are also an emergency grant recipient of the SeaWorld Conservation Fund.

Frank Eppink Joins Blue Heron As President, BH Elite Division

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue Heron, a Las Vegas-based design-led development firm, announced today that esteemed construction industry leader Frank Eppink has joined the company as President of BH Elite, Blue Heron's custom-home division. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the business's continued growth and evolution while ensuring the delivery of unrivaled client satisfaction. Eppink will also serve as a member of Blue Heron's executive leadership team.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue Heron , a Las Vegas-based design-led development firm, announced today that esteemed construction industry leader Frank Eppink has joined the company as President of BH Elite, Blue Heron's custom-home division.
  • "We are delighted to welcome a respected industry professional to Blue Heron and leverage his extensive experience on behalf of our team and our clients," said Tyler Jones, CEO and Founder of Blue Heron.
  • "Frank will provide focused and inspirational leadership for Blue Heron's Elite division and align the team with our business plan, values, and vision."
  • Eppink joins Blue Heron from the Beck Group, Dallas, where he built a distinguished career over 36 years, most recently serving as Regional Director in the Denver office, which he established and led.

First Nation Condemns Ford Government's iGaming Launch

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation outraged by Ford government's launch of flawed online gaming regime.

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  • Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation outraged by Ford government's launch of flawed online gaming regime.
  • SCUGOG, ON, Jan. 28, 2022 /CNW/ -The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) has strongly condemned the Ford government's plans to launch its deeply flawed iGaming scheme.
  • Contrary to section 35 of Canada's Constitution, the Ford government utterly failed to hold formal consultations with Indigenous governments a violation of its duty to consult and accommodate impacted Indigenous groups.
  • "The government completely and utterly failed to consult our First Nation leaving their iGaming launch open to constitutional challenge.

Blue Heron Announces Significant Retail Expansion, Addition of President, and Growth Capital to Accelerate Product Initiatives

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

In conjunction with the increased distribution, the Blue Heron is excited to announce the creation of new retail packaging for the four SKU's launched in the SOF network.

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  • In conjunction with the increased distribution, the Blue Heron is excited to announce the creation of new retail packaging for the four SKU's launched in the SOF network.
  • Blue Heron is thrilled to announce that Livleen Veslemes will join Blue Heron as President effective August 16, 2021.
  • Karen McAthy, Blue Heron Founder & CEO commented, "Blue Heron could not be more excited to have Livleen join our growing business.
  • Blue Heron uses true cheese-making methodologies by utilizing a proprietary science-first approach with active bacterial cultures and enzymes specific to plant-based protein reactions.