In honor of Half-Earth Day…
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Wildlands Network • E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation •
ARC Solutions Endangered Species Coalition • International Fund for Animal Welfare • The Wilderness Society
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In cooperation with Honorary Hosts Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) invite you to a briefing and reception to align with Half-Earth Day 2022, and the Half-Earth Project supported via legislation from Rep. Beyer
Saving America's Biodiversity: Wildlife Corridor Protection, Partnerships and Strategies
with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: Congressional Auditorium and Atrium
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Join leading scientists, community leaders, and policymakers in a discussion of how we can protect America’s wildlife.
* Welcome Reception with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation and panelists
* Presentations – Challenges facing biodiversity: finding solutions, building partnerships
* Discussion – With Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), Levi Patterson, Legislative Assistant for Energy/Environment, Office of Senator Luján (D-NM), Nada Culver, Deputy Director of Policy and Programs, Bureau of Land Management, Carlton Ward, Florida Wildlife Corridor, Jodi Hilty, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
This event is free and open to the public and free to register ([link removed]) .
Presenters
Jodi Hilty - Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Walter Jetz - E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation
Carlton Ward - Florida Wildlife Corridor
Alyssa Ravasio - HipCamp
Dawn Wright - Esri
Leda Huta - Endangered Species Coalition
Queen Quet - Gullah/Geechee Nation
Susan Holmes - Wildlands Network
Chad Wilsey - Audubon
Nada Culver - Bureau of Land Management
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