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SUMMARY:Final Public Comment on Draft Ohio River Basin Restoration and Protection Plan Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join NWF for the last webinar before the comment period closes. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! \nThe Ohio River Basin Alliance and the National Wildlife Federation are taking public comment on a draft plan to restore and protect the waters of the Ohio River Basin\, a vast region that encompasses 14 states and two federally recognized Tribal Nations. \nJoin the call to learn about the plan and ways to have your voice heard to protect local drinking water\, public health\, jobs\, and quality of life. \nA draft plan to restore and protect the waters that 30 million people depend on for their drinking water\, public health\, and quality of life in the Ohio River Basin was released Thursday\, June 5 by the Ohio River Basin Alliance\, National Wildlife Federation\, and University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. \nThe plan aims to tackle serious problems such as toxic pollution\, sewage contamination\, habitat loss\, mine waste\, and flooding. \nThe Ohio River Basin covers a region of 204\,000 square miles\, consisting of the ancestral and historical homelands of over 40 federally recognized Tribal Nations and portions of 14 states including Alabama\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Maryland\, Mississippi\, New York\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, Tennessee\, Virginia\, West Virginia\, as well as those of the Tribal Nations currently within the basin\, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Seneca Nation of Indians.
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/final-public-comment-on-draft-ohio-river-basin-restoration-and-protection-plan-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IWF Event,Online/Social Media,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:PFAS and Safe\, Affordable Water For All Webinar
DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 5:30-6:30pm ET \nSafe\, Affordable Water for All: Drawing Connections Between PFAS Contamination and Water Affordability \nRegister Here \n\nJoin us for an important discussion led by distinguished experts in the field exploring the critical intersection of water quality and affordability. Panelists include: \n\nRebecca Meuninck – National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes Regional Executive Director\nMonica Lewis-Patrick – President and co-founder of We the People of Detroit\nCathy Wusterbarth – Co-founder of Need Our Water\n\nThe panel will delve into the pressing issues of water contamination and the growing challenge of unaffordable water access in communities across the nation. Our panelists will share their firsthand experiences\, breaking down the complexities of these issues and offering actionable guidance for change. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale coalitions\, discover how organizations like the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network and the Water Equals Life Coalition are spearheading policy actions aimed at ensuring safe\, affordable water for all.
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/pfas-and-safe-affordable-water-for-all-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online/Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T165733
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen in Appalachia: Opportunities\, Challenges\, and Federal Investments
DESCRIPTION:The Indiana Wildlife Federation invites you to  join the National Wildlife Federation and a panel of experts on April 24 from 2-3 p.m. ET for an educational webinar: Hydrogen in Appalachia: Opportunities\, Challenges\, and Federal Investments . While Indiana does not fall into Appalachia\, many of the struggles  are shared between the Appalachian region and the Hoosier state\, come learn about the risks and rewards of hydrogen production! \nHydrogen’s ability to store and produce energy without harmful byproducts has made it a prime focus for future use in electricity generation\, transportation\, and other hard-to-decarbonize sectors. However\, scaling up the use of hydrogen comes with numerous challenges\, risks\, and considerations. Join to learn more about hydrogen as a potential clean energy solution and recent federal investments in hydrogen – including what we know about plans for a hydrogen hub in Appalachia. \n\nOur panelists: \n\nDr. Simone Stewart\, Senior Industrial Policy Specialist\, National Wildlife Federation\nSarah Spence\, Midwest Regional Director\, Conservative Energy Network\nRob Altenburg\, Senior Director for Energy and Climate\, PennFuture\nSean O’Leary\, Senior Researcher\, Energy and Petrochemicals\, Ohio River Valley Institute\n\n\nWednesday\, April 24 | 2-3 p.m. ET |  Register: https://nwf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fUBq-iIhRDiiNfOrigkO-Q
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/hydrogen-in-appalachia-opportunities-challenges-and-federal-investments/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online/Social Media,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Birders Rally for Recovering America's Wildlife Act
DESCRIPTION:The National Wildlife Federation is hosting a special (and exciting) event with National Audubon Society to mobilize birders to support this legislation: the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Birders’ Rally! This event will be hosted by Corina Newsome and Tykee James\, and we will be joined by special guests including Kenn Kaufman\, Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, American Bird Conservancy\, and more. Take a look at the information below\, register\, and share widely with your networks! \n\nJOIN US for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Birders’ Rally (virtual)! \nTuesday\, May 24\, 2022 \n12 – 1 PM ET \nRegister Here \nCalling all bird lovers! We need everyone who cares about birds to rally together for the passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (S.2372/HR2773) With historic levels of funding and support from both sides of the aisle\, this once-in-a-generation legislation is a rare bird. Join us as we flock together in support of this critical bill\, which will help protect birds long into the future and make the enjoyment of birds more accessible for all! Hosted by Tykee James and Corina Newsome\, this rally will feature leaders in avian conservation and give you an opportunity to take action to encourage your Members of Congress to vote YES on this bill. Bring your passion and excitement\, because we need YOU to push Recovering America’s Wildlife Act over the finish line!
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/virtual-birders-rally-for-recovering-americas-wildlife-act/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWF Event,Monarch,Online/Social Media,Partner Event,Volunteer,Workshop
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SUMMARY:2022 Indiana Wildlife Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mamie Parker\nDr. Mamie Parker is a professional fish and wildlife biologist and made history serving as the first African American U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) Regional Director of the 13 Northeastern states after working in  the Great Lakes and Big Rivers regions. She has received numerous conservation awards and is widely known for her tireless work on wildlife conservation and invasive species. She currently serves on numerous non-profit boards including the National Wildlife Federation. \nMore info\, or register here: https://indianawildlife.org/conference/ \n\nOTHER PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:\nJim McCormac (right) served at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for 31 years as a botanist\, and later specializing in wildlife diversity projects\, especially involving birds. He has authored or  coauthored six books\, including Birds of Ohio\, and Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. \nLearn more and register here. \n  \n(Due to rising COVID-19 numbers we are no longer hosting the in-person portion of this event. In order to maintain a reasonable length for a virtual meeting\, the conference will be reduced in duration to 9:30am-12pm)
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/2022-indiana-wildlife-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWF Event,Online/Social Media,Workshop
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SUMMARY:IWF Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:To maintain clear transparency of our organization\, the IWF annually hosts a meeting with members to share updates\, track progress on goals\, and to make any amendments to our bylaws. Members are invited to attend this virtual meeting. \nProposed bylaws amendments and RSVP info here.
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/iwf-annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWF Event,Online/Social Media
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: Clean Economy Coalition of Color
DESCRIPTION:The National Wildlife Federation environmental justice team would like to cordially invite you to join us for our fourth Clean Economy Coalition of Color (CECC) convening on Wednesday\, October 27th from 6:00pm – 7:30pmEST. Please register for the zoom webinar here. We look forward to discussing how clean energy tax credits and the Build Back Better agenda can serve communities of color. Featured panel participants include: \n\nTheresa Cardenas\, Civic Engagement & Policy Manager\, New Mexico First\nDana Johnson\, Senior Director of Strategy and Federal Policy Office\, WE ACT for Environmental Justice\n\nThe CECC is an alliance of some of the nation’s most insightful Black\, Latinx\, Indigenous\, Asian\, and Pacific Islander leaders and advocates of color that are committed to amplifying ideas\, recommendations\, and solutions that uplift the priorities and economic interests of historically marginalized communities by guiding clean energy economy policies and implementation. The environmental justice team hopes to uplift equitable policies to inform decision-makers\, share resources to build capacity among CECC member organizations\, unpack legislation and policies that impact our communities\, and highlight leaders of color that are currently operating in the clean economy to share best practices and lessons learned.
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/partner-event-clean-economy-coalition-of-color/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWF Event,Online/Social Media,Partner Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Indiana Wetland Advocacy\, Preservation\, and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Indiana General Assembly passed SEA 389\, which significantly reduced protection for Indiana’s remaining wetlands.  It was a blow to all who understand the vital importance of wetlands to water resources and to wildlife\, but it was not an endpoint.  There is much we can still do ensure the continuation of Indiana’s wetlands.  The Hoosier Environmental Council and Indiana Wildlife Federation are hosting a webinar to review steps we can all take.   \nPlease join us for ‘Indiana Wetland Advocacy\, Preservation\, and Restoration’ Wednesday\, October 20\, at 4:00 PM Eastern/3:00 PM Central.  Register at:   tinyurl.com/3pzvc379 \n 
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/indiana-wetland-advocacy-preservation-and-restoration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWF Event,Online/Social Media,Partner Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210522T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210522T140000
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: Indiana Native Plant Society Auction Events
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nLeading up to the live auction on May 22 will be virtual talks by two excellent speakers\, live on Zoom. \n11:00 a.m.  Top 5 Reasons to Grow Native  Emily Wood\, Executive Director of the Indiana Wildlife Federation. A lifelong Hoosier originally from Terre Haute\, Emily studied wildlife biology at Ball State University. She loves hiking\, birdwatching\, photography\, and gardening and is working on restoring a 1986 Chevy Truck. \n11:30 a.m.  Plant Tips and Live Auction Preview  Sue Nord Peiffer\, a veteran of INPS auctions\, knows just about everything there is to know about native plants and will clue us in to the fine points of plants offered in the live auction. She oversees the Madeline Elder Greenhouse at Newfields. \nRegistration\nTo participate in all that’s planned\, you will need to register on two sites: \nGivergy at https://givergy.us/indiananativeplants/ Register here to view and bid on auction items. New items are being added weekly! When you place your first bid\, you will be asked to enter credit card information. \nZoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfuCprzotGtU9iwbT1S-CcNBxEeIZRvH2 This will get you a link to the live event on Saturday\, May 22\, that includes speakers and the live auction. \nIf you have questions about the auction\, address them to plantsale@indiananativeplants.org. \nAuction Bidding\nBidding competition begins with an online silent auction opening at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday\, May 15\, and continues through the week. The bidding fun will be capped by a virtual live auction at noon the following Saturday\, May 22\, followed by the close of silent auction bidding at 2:00 p.m. \nUp for bid will be premium native plant specimens from from nurseries and garden centers in the Grow Indiana Natives program\, along with select curated items and services specially chosen to entice bidders. A professional auctioneer will encourage bidding on six to ten choice or rare items that will be available only during the live auction. \nAll auction bidding will be conducted by means of your smartphone or laptop. We are using Givergy as our app to display auction items and track bids. \nThe pick-up location of each plant or plant package will be clearly designated in item descriptions\, and bidders will retrieve their winnings at the donor nurseries.
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/partner-event-indiana-native-plant-society-auction-events/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online/Social Media,Partner Event,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210517
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SUMMARY:Endangered Species Day
DESCRIPTION:Tag us with your favorite threatened or endangered #indianawildlife species on National Endangered Species Day.
URL:https://indianawildlife.org/event/endangered-species-day/
CATEGORIES:Online/Social Media
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