Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

Yamaha Rightwaters Reports Annual Initiative Progress for Year Four

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星期三, 六月 14, 2023

Yamaha Rightwaters™ marked its fourth anniversary by recapping sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months.

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  • Yamaha Rightwaters™ marked its fourth anniversary by recapping sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months.
  • In August of 2022, Yamaha became the new official outboard of OCEARCH® as the renowned research organization formed a new relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters.
  • The Yamaha-powered vessels will further this research, and Yamaha Rightwaters will directly support OCEARCH® research of microplastics in the ocean.
  • Serving as the umbrella for all of Yamaha Marine’s sustainability projects, Yamaha Rightwaters officially launched on World Oceans Day® 2019.

Vista Outdoor Appoints Derek Tarlecki as President, Simms Fishing Products

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星期四, 三月 2, 2023

ANOKA, Minn., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor lifestyle products to consumers around the globe, today announced that it has named Derek Tarlecki as president of its Bozeman, Mont.-based brand Simms Fishing Products, effective immediately.

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  • ANOKA, Minn., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor lifestyle products to consumers around the globe, today announced that it has named Derek Tarlecki as president of its Bozeman, Mont.-based brand Simms Fishing Products, effective immediately.
  • Tarlecki has been serving as chief integration officer at Simms since September, following the retirement of Simms CEO Casey Sheahan.
  • Tarlecki's leadership accelerated Simms' integration into the Vista Outdoor family and helped the team deliver 25 percent year-over-year growth in the third quarter.
  • "Filling this key Simms position has been a priority since I assumed the interim CEO duties," said Gary McArthur, interim CEO, Vista Outdoor.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board of Directors Select Marilyn Vetter as New President & CEO

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星期一, 一月 9, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's National Board of Directors has selected Marilyn Vetter as the organization's next president and chief executive officer.  She brings twenty-five years of strategic leadership, business management, and volunteer experience to the position.  Vetter has served as a member of the organization's National Board of Directors since 2015, most recently as vice chair, and will succeed longtime President & CEO Howard Vincent upon his retirement later this year. 

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's National Board of Directors has selected Marilyn Vetter as the organization's next president and chief executive officer.
  • Vetter has served as a member of the organization's National Board of Directors since 2015, most recently as vice chair, and will succeed longtime President & CEO Howard Vincent upon his retirement later this year.
  • The organization, which includes both Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, has more than 425 employees and 400,000 members, supporters, and partners.
  • "Howard's leadership has transformed Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever into the premier upland habitat organization in the country.

2022 Kenai Classic Roundtable Tackles Aquatic Invasive Species

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星期五, 八月 19, 2022

The 9th Annual Kenai Classic Roundtable included a robust discussion on the damage caused by aquatic invasive species.

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  • The 9th Annual Kenai Classic Roundtable included a robust discussion on the damage caused by aquatic invasive species.
  • The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Blue Ribbon Commission shared concerns and sought input on solutions from an audience of key officials including U.S.
  • The annual Kenai Classic Roundtable is a platform for conversations about recreational angling policy, said Martin Peters, Division Manager, External Affairs, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • Aquatic Invasive Species are a growing and complex threat to fisheries and access.

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Consolidates Grantmaking Leadership Under Aileen Lee

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星期二, 五月 3, 2022

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation today announced the appointment of Aileen Lee as the chief program officer for the organization.

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  • The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation today announced the appointment of Aileen Lee as the chief program officer for the organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220503005448/en/
    Aileen Lee, chief program officer for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since 2016, Lee has served as chief program officer for the Environmental Conservation Program .
  • Aileen is uniquely equipped to lead our grantmaking functions at this important juncture in the foundations history, said Harvey V. Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
  • Gordon and Betty Moore set out an inspiring vision to create positive outcomes for future generations, said Lee.

Ducks Unlimited joins forces to promote #ResponsibleRecreation

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星期一, 五月 11, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ducks Unlimited (DU) has joined forces with other leading conservation organizations to spearhead #ResponsibleRecreation a media campaign encouraging Americans to enjoy outdoor recreation while adhering to proper COVID-19 safety protocols.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ducks Unlimited (DU) has joined forces with other leading conservation organizations to spearhead #ResponsibleRecreation a media campaign encouraging Americans to enjoy outdoor recreation while adhering to proper COVID-19 safety protocols.
  • In addition to DU, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the Association for Fish and Wildlife Agencies are leading the effort.
  • "On the water, in the woods or in your own backyard, Ducks Unlimited and our volunteers are strongly encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors.
  • For more information, visit www.ducks.org , and be sure to Follow DU's newest Twitter feed @DUNews1937 to get the most up-to-date news from Ducks Unlimited.