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Judy Anderson

The most important thing you can do to fight global warming…End the climate “spiral of silence.”

A new survey confirms the media contributes to the climate silence: “Only about four in ten Americans (43 percent) say they hear about global warming in the media once a month or more frequently. That’s resulting in an increase in climate denial.

As science-based organizations, working to uphold conservation attributes of land and water over time, land trusts talking about climate change is increasingly important.

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How does local land conservation relate to climate change?

Creating videos that are conversational, jargon-free, and compelling involves finding the right messengers and imagery, supported by an occasional fact to back it up. This video goes a long way in that direction. Check out the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust’s leadership in helping their community connect the dots…

Northwest Arkansas Land Trust and a farmer explain…

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Prius At The Charging Station

Land Trusts installing EV Charging Stations

Mendocino Land Trust has been partnering with California State Parks and the Mendocino Council of Governments to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the public at local trail and park destinations.

California State Parks is responding to the increasing challenges of climate change with the installation of EV charging stations as part of their “Cool Parks” initiative.

“Our donors and supporters are saying what a great opportunity this grant represents for the local community and visitors to the Mendocino Coast…”

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River Research
Milwaukee's Urban Rivers Land Trust

Connecting people

“River Revitalization offers opportunities for people to connect with Milwaukee’s urban rivers.  This connection to water and nature is central to our mission of protecting Milwaukee’s rivers. Community members help take care of land, open green space and trails.  This work connects neighborhoods with each other, teaches and encourages safe interactions with urban land and rivers, and helps restore our river systems…”

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