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Natural Lands Preserves 458-Acre Girl Scout Camp In Montgomery County

PA Environment Daily

On January 4, Natural Lands announced the permanent preservation of 458 acres of vulnerable open space in New Hanover and Upper Frederick Townships, Montgomery County. Camp Laughing Waters , which has been run as a camp by Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania since the 1950s, is now protected with a conservation easement.

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Sustainable Development through Model Forests on the Island of Enchantment

Vermont Law

For decades natural resources on the Island of Enchantment have been threatened. The proposed Puerto Rican Model Forest Act attempts to mediate the conflict between humans and nature. _. By focusing on sustainable development, model forests attempt to mediate the coexistence of humans and nature.

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How Much Is Nature Worth?

Legal Planet

That has not been the case, but change may be afoot thanks to the recent report from the White House, National Strategy to Develop Statistics for Economic Decisions. Despite the decidedly unsexy title, the report is a big deal for those who care about conservation. And what gets measured, gets done ( and conserved).

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A Billion Dollar Development Threatens the Niagara Escarpment – One of Ontario’s Natural Wonders

Enviromental Defense

UNESCO defines biosphere reserves as “learning places for sustainable development.” They are intended to be the models for how we can conserve biodiversity. The plan is to develop a brand new resort town encompassing: 1600 residential units. Protect and Conserve a green corridor. 300 hotel units. 3 golf courses.

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PA Wilds Accepting Nominations For PA Wilds Champion Awards; Awards Celebration July 27

PA Environment Daily

is now accepting nominations for the 2023 PA Wilds Champion Awards -- Artisan of the Year, Best Brand Ambassador, Business of the Year, Conservation Stewardship, Event of the Year, Great Design, Great Places, Inspiring Youth, and Outstanding Leader Awards. The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. Nominations are due April 3.

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The EU-MERCOSUR Deal: A Litmus Test for Resolving the Growing Paradox of Development and Conservation

Vermont Law

During his United Nations (“UN”) Speech, Brazil President Bolsonaro made clear his government’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development to benefit Brazil and the world. These criticisms arose over a concern for conserving the Amazon’s carbon sequestration potential and its abundant biodiversity.

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FRESH, April 5, 2022: U.S. Lawmakers Propose Great Lakes Federal Agency

Circle of Blue

lawmakers are pushing to create a new agency dedicated to sustainable development in the Great Lakes region. Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources is imposing additional penalties on Enbridge, the company that owns the Line 3 oil pipeline, for harming groundwater during its construction. Find all the work here.

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