US Nature4Climate

🌾 What are perennial grains? 🌾 Perennial grains are long-lived alternatives to major grains like barley, lentils, and sunflower seeds. Examples of new perennial grains include Kernza® in the US and perennial rice in China, with many more crops in development that The Land Institute and partners will release over the next two decades. Perennial grains allow farmers to plant once and harvest a crop for many years without replanting. These crops’ longevity and deep root systems build healthy soil and protect it from erosion, better utilize water, foster biodiversity, remove carbon from the air, and more. As new hardware for agriculture, perennial grains can transform our approach to farming by achieving high-yielding, climate-resilient food crops with robust ecological, economic, and social benefits.

Natural Climate Solutions like reforestation have MANY benefits for communities. Check out this great example from Ohio below 👏 #NaturalClimateSolutions

Does your home town invest in nature-based solutions like urban tree canopies or composting programs? Detailed highlight notes are now available for EESI's recent briefing, "Cities Leading the Way on Nature-Based Solutions," which explored equitable and community-designed climate solutions from small- and medium-sized cities. Too long; didn't read? You can also save 🔖 and share ↪ these key takeaways:⁠ 1. Policies that leverage nature-based solutions (such as green roofs and urban trees) play a key role in combating climate change and fostering resilient urban communities. 2. Nature-based solutions can help address climate change by reducing flood risks, improving water quality, protecting coastal property, restoring and protecting wetlands, stabilizing shorelines, and reducing urban heat. 3. American Forests has developed a tool called the Tree Equity Score that sets a national standard to assess how well the benefits of urban tree canopies reach the people most in need. 4. Many municipalities have limited sustained funding and staff for nature-based solutions. Federal support is critical, especially funding that goes directly from the federal level to a municipality. Tap the link to view the full highlight notes, along with the briefing video and speaker presentation materials: https://lnkd.in/ehM_sCc6 #ICYMI #Webinar #NatureBased #Trees #NaturePositive

Inspiring and amazing news! The largest ever ($200 million!!) natural climate solutions grant will support a wide range of conservation, restoration, and improved land management activities across VA, MD, NC, and SC. This funding is made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program.   My takeaways: 1) The inflation reduction act championed by the Biden/Harris administration is going to have a HUGE positive impact for people and the environment for generations to come. 2) Purpose driven coalitions and visionary leadership can deliver BIG WINS at scale. 3) Elections matter. This historic investment was only made possible because of voters electing leaders that were willing to go big. 4) Science-based advocacy, outreach and education from coalitions like US Nature4Climate and others have put #naturalclimatesolutions on the map, front and center where they belong.

Meet Shelley Villalobos, American Forests’ California Reforestation Pipeline Manager! Shelley is currently a lead at Cone Camp - a training organized by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), USDA Forest Service and American Forests that gives foresters and forestry technicians the information and skills needed to survey, monitor and facilitate seed-bearing cones from California native conifers. Hear from Shelley then learn more about Cone Camp here: https://lnkd.in/epxnWeXN 

Restore America's Estuaries is proud to announce the preliminary list of sessions, speakers, and panels for the upcoming 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit. Taking place this October 6-10 in Washington D.C., the Summit is perfect for all coastal stakeholder who care about the health of our coasts, bays, and estuaries. Early bird registration closes August 2 and sessions are filling up fast so reserve your spot now! #raesummit https://lnkd.in/edhAngWV

Heading to the Soil and Water Conservation Society annual conference? Our staff will speak on topics including soil health practices, ag carbon markets, outcomes estimation tools, and much more! Connect with us at our table! Won't be at the conference but want to learn about our work? Check out our Water Initiative: https://lnkd.in/ezBN-qbR. #SWCS #conservation #waterquality #soilhealth

We are honored to host Serena McIlwain, Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment, for a luncheon on Tuesday, October 8, as a part of the RAE Coastal & Estuarine Summit. Not only is Secretary McIlwain a renowned figure in environmental advocacy, her experience at the forefront of environmental policy provides a rich context for an in-depth discussion on the experiences and contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) within the environmental movement. This event is a unique opportunity to discuss inclusion, access, and diversity in green spaces across our nation so be sure to register and join us to be a part of the conversation working to create a more equitable environmental movement. #RAESummit https://buff.ly/3Q6jvqx

Farmers are instrumental in feeding the planet, yet their livelihoods are jeopardized by the devastating impacts of climate change. The Wittman family is among those at the forefront of cultivating a more resilient agricultural system. From transitioning the family business to adapting to shifting weather extremes, father-daughter farmers Dick and Cori Wittman share insights on: 🚜 Sustainable farming practices 🚜 The importance of community 🚜 The evolving legacy of their multi-generational farm in north-central Idaho Learn how climate-smart strategies are shaping the future of agriculture: https://lnkd.in/e-R_hWBG

"American landowners have cared for their woodlands for generations. They know every square inch of their land and what it can do for their community," explains Brittany VanderWall, CF. With the Family Forest Carbon Program, we're working with landowners to increase forest carbon storage and create a real climate impact.