Destin council presses county, state over Holiday Isle park plan amid public mistrust City council members and residents debated management and use of the Holiday Isle parcel the state purchased, with concerns about whether the county or state controls the land, potential commercialization (boat slips), parking access and who pays. City staff said the state owns the land, no deed restrictions require a specific plan, and any county interest is not finalized.

The battle over Holiday Isle State Park intensifies as residents and council members demand clarity on who really controls the land and what its future holds.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #CommunityConservation #LandUsePolicy

Committee approves two Smoke Buster supervisor positions to expand inmate firefighting program HB106 authorizes two supervisors for the Forestry Conservation Program's Smoke Buster inmate crews (one effective 04/01/2026, another 04/01/2027), with appropriations covering training, equipment and salaries; stakeholders and the Department of Corrections voiced support and the bill passed 7‑0.

Wyoming's committee just greenlit a groundbreaking bill to expand the Forestry Conservation Program, adding two new Smoke Buster supervisor positions to boost wildfire response efforts!

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#WY #InmateRehabilitation #CitizenPortal #WildfireResponse #CommunityConservation

Cave Creek highlights water-security investments and new customer tools The presentation outlined water priorities: heavy reliance on Central Arizona Project water, banked CAP resources giving about 10 years of current supply at current use rates, investment of nearly $18 million for a Phoenix interconnect to add treated CAP supply and reserves, and launch of a My360 customer water-usage app.

Cave Creek is making significant strides in water security with an $18 million investment and innovative tools to ensure sustainable supply amid ongoing drought challenges.

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#CaveCreekMaricopaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #SustainableResources #WaterSecurity #CommunityConservation

#WorldWetlandsDay #WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WetlandsAndTraditionalKnowledge #RamsarSites #WetlandConservation #BarotseFloodplain #Zambia #communityconservation

KRAA warns Board of Fish proposals would cut pink/chum production and asks borough to oppose them Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association told the assembly that three pending Board of Fish proposals (including a proposed 20/25% cut to pink and chum production) would significantly reduce KRAA production, threaten cost-recovery funding for hatchery operations and rehabilitation projects, and requested a borough letter/resolution opposing the proposals with written public comments due March 2.

KRAA is sounding the alarm that proposed cuts to pink and chum salmon production could jeopardize local fisheries and vital rehabilitation efforts—will the Kodiak Island Borough take action?

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#KodiakIslandBorough #AK #CommunityConservation #SustainableFishing

This 2 minute story from Mtwapa Creek shows what women led conservation looks like.
15 beehives. 85 to 90 percent mangrove survival. Income rising from 3 to 15 dollars. Birds and fish returning
Led by Kidongo Women’s Groups with support from Conservation Nation.
#CommunityConservation #ClimateAction

This MLK Day, we honor a legacy of service that inspires us to care for our communities — including the natural ones. Ridgefield NWR protects thousands of acres of habitats that belong to everyone. Supporting this Refuge is an act of service to future generations.
#MLKDAY #CommunityConservation

💡 What are the challenges?
✔️ Low participation in conservation activities like monitoring, despite support for protection.
✔️ Women and people with higher education tend to recognize more the ecological importance of amphibians.
#SocialChange #CommunityConservation

Chia Lagoon & Flood Plain has been designated a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), recognising its global importance for wildlife and local livelihoods.

🌿 A strong example of nature and people thriving together.

#KBA #Malawi #CommunityConservation #BirdLifeAfrica

Developers propose large Palucci Acres plan with 145‑acre city park; council accepts first reading A developer-backed master plan for roughly 618 acres would reduce historical entitlements, dedicate 200 acres to conservation and a 145‑acre passive city park, and build transportation and reclaimed-water infrastructure at developer cost. Council accepted the PD on first reading after public debate over traffic, schools, and habitat.

A bold new development plan in Apopka promises a 145-acre park and conservation efforts, but is it the right move for the community's future?

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#ApopkaOrangeCounty #FL #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityConservation #ApopkaParks #CitizenPortal #SmartGrowth

What is people-centered tiger conservation? Empowering communities to protect tigers through trust, shared values, and sustainable conservation in tiger landscapes.

People-centered tiger conservation is a new approach that recognizes their overlapping habitat use, seeking to partner with the people living near tiger habitat so they can benefit big cat conservation.

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#bigcat #tiger #wildlife #communityconservation

Santa Barbara water commission recommends council adopt 2025 water supply management report The commission voted 4–0 (1 absent) to recommend council adopt the City of Santa Barbara 2025 annual water supply management report after hearing staff present a combined story map review of water‑year 2025 outcomes, a three‑year outlook and supply assumptions for 2026–28.

Santa Barbara's Water Commission has just voted to recommend a crucial 2025 water supply management report, revealing surprising insights about the city's water resources and future projections!

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#SantaBarbaraCitySantaBarbaraCounty #CA #WaterManagement #CommunityConservation

Our Working with Water campaign for the Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge is now live!

Your kindness can help our rivers thrive. If you feel able to give, donate here:https://loom.ly/5t9Wus8 🌿

#BigGive #RiverConservation #ProtectOurRivers #CommunityConservation

Have you seen this? - Sustainable hosting starts in the kitchen. 💧

Small swaps make a big difference, save water while you prep, cook, and celebrate following these tips!

#SweetwaterAuthority #WaterEfficiency #CommunityConservation

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Tampa Bay Water says region has enough supply now but plans expansions and PFAS fixes Tampa Bay Water general manager Chuck Carden told Pinellas County commissioners the utility is meeting current demand but is entering a growth phase that requires pipeline, wellfield and plant expansion. He emphasized reserve-funded rate stability and ongoing PFAS monitoring tied to forthcoming EPA limits.

Tampa Bay Water is not only meeting today's demand for clean water but also gearing up for future growth with major expansions and proactive PFAS management!

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#PinellasCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #WaterSupply #EnvironmentalSafety #CommunityConservation

Amboseli celebrates new life! 🐘🐘
Elephant twins born in the wild, a symbol of hope and harmony.
Naturehub works with local communities to prevent human–wildlife conflict, train rangers, educate families, and restore habitats through tree planting. 🌿 #NaturehubCollective #CommunityConservation

Zionsville mayor outlines capital projects and warns SB 1 will strain budgets At the State of the Town at Indianapolis Executive Airport, Mayor John Stair highlighted a new municipal services building, planned fire stations, a major nature preserve, and economic development at Creekside, while warning that Indiana’s Senate Bill 1 will reduce property-tax revenue and may force tough choices in coming budgets.

Zionsville's Mayor John Stair unveils ambitious plans for new fire stations and a massive nature preserve, all while warning that looming state legislation could strain the town's budget.

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#TownofZionsvilleBooneCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityConservation

🐟 New community fishponds!

Income generation + food security + jobs = conservation that benefits people directly 💰

Aquaculture meets mangrove restoration 🌱

#SustainableLivelihoods #CommunityConservation

Each encounter between #people and #wildlife tells two stories: one of #conflict, and one of #coexistence. 🌱

Through shared knowledge, ethics, and empathy, we can shape a future where both thrive side by side. 💚

#EthicalConservation #Coexistence #CommunityConservation #humanwildlifeconflict

Bog restoration in action this week by Bord na Móna. Drain blocking helps restore the raised bog, benefiting both the community and the wildlife that depend on it.
#BogRestoration #CommunityConservation #RestoreNature #BiodiversityManifesto - @npwsireland.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie

Excited! Naturehub Collective is a @conservationnation 2025 grantee! 🌊 Restoring mangroves + empowering Kenyan women through sustainable beekeeping. #ConservationNation #CommunityConservation

County says HCD comments require additional analysis; Tarpy Flats opposition fuels public push for conservation Monterey County staff reported on progress toward certification of the sixth‑cycle housing element after California HCD returned comments Aug. 25 requesting additional analysis on non‑vacant sites, pipeline projects, permit procedures, affirmatively furthering fair housing and allowable density ranges. Staff said they will finish a PEIR and re‑file

Monterey County faces a critical crossroads as public outcry over the controversial Tarpy Flats site heightens tensions between state housing mandates and local conservation efforts.

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#MontereyCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CommunityConservation #EnvironmentalImpact

5/5 As deforestation pushes the Amazon toward a tipping point, Brazil’s challenge ahead of COP30 is clear: it must protect not just the forest, but those who safeguard it.

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#Amazon #ClimateAction #Deforestation #HumanRights #SocioBioeconomy #CommunityConservation #COP30

🌍#WCWW2025, another great example of #communityconservation can make a difference
We’re constantly inspired by the amazing team at
@birdlifeoz.bsky.social
& their tireless work protecting beach-nesting birds like the Hooded Plover.
♥️ “Together, We Say I CARE”
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💡 Indigenous-led conservation isn’t just ethical—it’s effective. Community-based solutions foster deep-rooted change. Support local, think global. #CommunityConservation #EarthGuardians 🌎🤲🏽

When local communities manage protected Amazon rainforest areas, good things happen Local patrols in the Amazon are leading a conservation success story, protecting forests and wildlife against growing threats.

Amazing! 🙌 In the #Amazon, local communities are driving huge conservation wins. Protecting lakes means 86 acres of surrounding forest benefits for every 1 acre patrolled. True #OECMs, demonstrating the power of local empowerment! #CommunityConservation

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When indigenous voices take the lead, heritage and nature thrive, with MAPLE Microdevelopment walking alongside them.
👉 Read the full story on our blog:
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#IndigenousLeadership #MtElgon #CommunityConservation #MAPLE #AFRICE #HeritageAndNature

Community Patrols Boost Amazon Forest and Fish Protection

Fourteen villages along Brazil's Juruá River patrol 96 oxbow lakes, boosting arapaima stocks and shielding about 37 million acres of floodplain forest—an area the size of Indiana. getnews.me/community-patrols-boost-... #amazon #communityconservation #arapaima

🙏 #CommunityConservation #TraditionalKnowledge 7/8 This designation is HUGE for 🔬research, responsible 🏞️eco-tourism & boosting climate resilience in the Himalayas. It highlights the need to protect mountain ecosystems from 📈tourism & ⚠️climate change.