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Charles River Laboratories, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and Conservation Groups Announce Agreement to Enhance Protections for Horseshoe Crabs and Red Knots

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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In addition, Charles River agrees to continue to refrain from collecting and processing horseshoe crabs from all areas of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.

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  • In addition, Charles River agrees to continue to refrain from collecting and processing horseshoe crabs from all areas of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Our agreement allows for continued conservation of both horseshoe crabs and red knots, while maintaining the security of the biomedical supply chain.
  • Robert Boyles, Executive Director, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, added: "Stewardship of South Carolina's public trust resources is a team sport.
  • We are glad that Charles River has agreed to increased protections for red knots and to conduct its operations in South Carolina in a more sustainable way."

Avista reaches multiparty settlement of all issues in Idaho general rate case

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The remaining joint party, the Idaho Conservation League / NW Energy Coalition, did not join in the Settlement.

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  • The remaining joint party, the Idaho Conservation League / NW Energy Coalition, did not join in the Settlement.
  • If approved, the settlement agreement is designed to increase annual base electric revenues by $22.1 million or 8.0%, effective Sept. 1, 2023, and by $4.3 million or 1.4%, effective Sept. 1, 2024.
  • The settlement capital structure includes a 9.4% return on equity (ROE) with a common equity ratio of 50% and a rate of return (ROR) on rate base of 7.19%.
  • “This settlement agreement will provide new rates in Idaho that are fair and reasonable for our customers, the Company, and our shareholders,” said Dennis Vermillion, Avista president and CEO.

Tejon Ranch Co. Announces Settlement of Litigation Related to the Tejon Ranch Conservation and Land Use Agreement

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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TEJON RANCH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tejon Ranch Co. is pleased to announce the resolution of a legal dispute involving the Tejon Ranch Conservancy and the signatories to the 2008 Tejon Ranch Conservation and Land Use Agreement (Agreement), namely, Audubon California, Endangered Habitats League, Natural Resources Defense Council, Planning and Conservation League, and the Sierra Club.

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  • TEJON RANCH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tejon Ranch Co. is pleased to announce the resolution of a legal dispute involving the Tejon Ranch Conservancy and the signatories to the 2008 Tejon Ranch Conservation and Land Use Agreement (Agreement), namely, Audubon California, Endangered Habitats League, Natural Resources Defense Council, Planning and Conservation League, and the Sierra Club.
  • The 2008 Tejon Ranch Conservation and Land Use Agreement has been widely hailed as a historic conservation achievement in preserving one of Californias great natural and working landscapes.
  • Tejon Ranch Co.s agreement to conserve 90 percent of its landholdings pursuant to the Agreement is a monumental contribution to conservation in California.
  • These funds are the final fulfilment of Tejon Ranch Co.s full funding obligations under the Agreement, totaling $11,760,000 over the past 14 years, again demonstrating Tejon Ranch Co.s commitment to fulfilling the implementation of the 2008 Tejon Ranch Conservation and Land Use Agreement.