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Together we're changing law and policy to save nature!
Thanks to generous gifts from folks like you, this spring, we raised $12,704 in support of government action that increases the size and scale of public investment in habitat protection. We are truly grateful for the challenge grants we received from our board of directors and generous donors in Utah and Virginia! With your support, we are tackling the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change to ensure a future where life—in all its diversity—can thrive. Thank you.
Together, we're catalyzing a shift in how local, state, and federal governments approach conservation across the continent. Read on to learn about our latest achievements to protect and restore habitat for wildlife.
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The Congress of Sonora unanimously approved a bill to modify environmental and municipal tax laws that will conserve private land across the Mexican state. Wildlands Network Senior Conservation Specialist Carlos Castillo provided technical knowledge that was instrumental in the passing of this legislation.
We will continue to support the community of the Sierra Huérfana ([link removed]) declare their land as a Voluntary Conservation Area, and The Northern Jaguar Reserve and Parque La Colorada de Álamos in drafting easement contracts that will enhance conservation protections.
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U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced a resolution ([link removed]) supporting Half-Earth, a concept introduced by the late Dr. E.O. Wilson that calls for protecting half the Earth’s land and sea in order to ensure the long-term health of our planet.
Since Dr. Wilson’s passing in 2021, we’ve continued to work ([link removed]) with congressional staff to honor his work to protect biodiversity and Half-Earth.
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ICYMI: We co-hosted a virtual screening of The New Yorker's American Scar with Sky Island Alliance and Cuenca Los Ojos. We explored the challenges that the border wall present to wildlife.
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Welcoming New Interns!
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Hailing from North Carolina to California and Hermosillo to Portland, Wildlands Network is proud to welcome a cohort of summer interns that bring a diverse set of backgrounds, interests, and expertise.
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Wildlife need you, John!
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Thank you for supporting continental-scale conservation!
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