natural resources archives - planet forward - 克罗地亚vs加拿大让球 //www.getitdoneaz.com/tag/natural-resources/ inspiring stories to 2022年卡塔尔世界杯官网 tue, 07 mar 2023 19:36:15 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 mined, fracked, harvested, and drilled: what the future of our national parks might look like //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/parks-resources-preview/ tue, 31 jul 2018 06:32:28 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/mined-fracked-harvested-and-drilled-what-the-future-of-our-national-parks-might-look-like/ with our public lands under attack, i imagine a future where our parks are celebrated, not for the natural wonders within them, but for the resources we extract from them.

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our public lands are under attack. this year, the largest rollback of federal lands in united states history unfolded in the desert of southern utah, in the far north of alaska, oil drilling is now allowed on crucial coastal arctic breeding grounds for caribou, and a road is being put through a once pristine mountain gateway to the arctic to facilitate access a new mine. this poster series addresses the frightening reality of rescinding federal protections on land once viewed as off limits in the realm of human development.

drawing inspiration from the vintage national park posters of the 1930s and ’40s, as well as from hannah rothstein’s national parks: 2050, i imagine a world where our parks are celebrated, not for the natural wonders within them, but for the resources we extract from them. i have chosen the top five most visited national parks in an attempt to bring this issue, that may seem far removed from the american public, closer to home. it is up to us to make our voices heard, before this worst-case scenario becomes our reality.

write to your state and federal elected officials and tell them why you care about public lands, support businesses that advocate for them, and get involved with organizations like outdoor alliance who are fighting fiercely to protect them. together, our support won’t move mountains, but keep them as they were meant to be, wild and free.

for more information about the artist, visit: https://kaitevensen.wixsite.com/website

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highlights from our hidden water footprint salon //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/highlights-from-our-hidden-water-footprint-salon/ thu, 23 mar 2017 14:41:35 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/highlights-from-our-hidden-water-footprint-salon/ our hidden water footprint salon earlier this month brought together farmers, businesses, and storytellers to discuss solutions to the global water crisis. 

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1. aparna sridhar, policy advisor at the nature conservancy, remembers visiting her grandparents in india during monsoon season when she was growing up and brushing her teeth with a rationed amount of water, despite the monsoons.

“you think, how is that juxtaposition happening?” sridhar said. “there’s this flooding, and the city just keeps moving on, but you’re still asked within the household to manage your water — cause there’s going to be a drought later on. you never know when it’s going to stop.”

sridhar and the nature conservancy work to show people that water comes from far beyond the tap. they work with farmers to use nature to help manage, conserve, and produce clean water.

2. eliza swedenborg, research analyst for the water program at the world resources institute, learned about water conservation when she was a peace corps member in mali. swedenborg is part of the world resources institute’s aqueduct initiative, a resource that informs people of the supply and demand of water. the goal of the aqueduct initiative is to provide farmers, businesses, and students with data about water demand across the globe to mitigate risk.

3. walt and ellen moore own a dairy farm in chester county, pennsylvania, that has been in the family for 108 years. with 850 milking cows, walt moore says water is a daily concern, but is fortunate to average 40 inches of rainfall a year. moore partners with the stroud water research center to develop the most efficient water usage practices. upstream – small tributaries that flow into our cities; what practices nearby

“farmers are some of the oldest conservationists; we’ve had to adapt and learn,” moore said.

4. matt carstens of land o’lakes, inc., and head of their new sustain initiative, connects farmers with businesses to develop sustainable practices. carstens emphasized the importance of education and storytelling. land o’lakes provides tools for farmers to conserve water.

5. jason haber, gw alum and author of “the business of good,” says that the battle of this century will be about food and water. haber is a storyteller working to inform people about the global water crisis and more efficient and sustainable business practices.

“you can lead a horse to water, but they’re only going to drink if you tell a good story,” haber said.

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using natural landscapes to manage stormwater //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/using-natural-landscapes-to-manage-stormwater/ tue, 06 sep 2011 10:19:03 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/using-natural-landscapes-to-manage-stormwater/ climate change is happening all around us – see how we can prepare our communities and wild places like forests and streams for climate change, all while improving the environment and creating jobs. shot on location in anne arundel county, md., restoration contractor keith underwood shows a project to manage stormwater that helps fight back against climate change and improves the health of the chesapeake bay.

the wilderness society is the leading american conservation organization working to protect our nation’s public lands, the 635 million acres collectively owned by the american people and managed by our government. from well-known icons to hidden gems, these lands provide us all with clean air and water; abundant wildlife; havens for recreation, learning, and solitude; and a foundation for a healthy planet. they are also important sources of renewable energy and vital natural resources that must be managed wisely.

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