Greater Manchester Environment Fund的动态

Wishing you a buzzing National Urban Beekeeping Day! This celebration, originally promoted by the Detroit Hives organization in 2019, encourages community members in cities to practice apiculture as a way to help support primary pollinator species in urban environments where natural systems have historically been displaced, disrupted, or degraded. Along with the ecological functions, beekeeping also provides a range of other potential benefits to local communities. https://beesinthed.com/ (While some critics have cautioned that 'domesticated' apiculture adversely impacts wild bee species, carefully planned and managed urban beekeeping where wild bee colonies are not viable can help mitigate potential adverse impacts.)

We have drawn up plans with Worthing’s community of independent commercial fishermen to transform the town’s unutilised rotunda into a new facility where they can prepare and sell their fresh fish. ?? Since the rotunda at Windsor Lawns was boarded up in 2021 following a spate of antisocial behaviour, we have been in talks with Worthing Fishermen’s Society to create a dedicated facility for its members. After years of planning, the project can be brought to life after securing external funding from the Marine Management Organisation, a public body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which is creating a prosperous future for seas, coasts and communities. Thanks to additional funding from our Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund, Sussex Bay? and the marine conservation charity Sea-Changers, the facility can now be repurposed to host a cold storage facility, community notice board, ice making machine and sales area. The plan, which was approved by Worthing’s planning committee in October, will present an opportunity to revive the town’s once-thriving fishing scene. Today, there are only a select group of fishermen on its shingle shore keeping the culture and businesses alive in the town. Work on transforming the rotunda is getting underway from Monday 20th January, with the facility due to be complete in Spring 2025.

The City of Waco will receive $3.2 million in funding from the EPA to improve food security, sustainability, and climate resilience in our community. This is part of the larger $17.9 million Community Change Grant awarded to local organizations, spearheaded by Mission Waco. Over the next three years, the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District will use the funding for county-wide food security and sustainability initiatives, including community gardens, tree planting, and composting. The Health District will also take on the role of supporting the administrative needs of the SCRAP Collective (Sustainable Community and Regenerative Agricultural Project). The Housing & Community Development Department will use the funds to address lead hazards in low-income homes through the Home Rehabilitation Program. Learn more at waco-texas.com/EPAGrant

Farmers in Chaffee County, CO, are thriving with Guidestone Colorado's support, growing produce for schools and medical centers. Meanwhile, Clearfield County, PA, offers conservation easements to preserve farmland, benefiting both the environment and local landowners with potential tax breaks. These initiatives showcase how communities can empower agriculture and safeguard resources for future generations. https://lnkd.in/gvdxSimx

Today is World Environment Day, and the 2024 theme is restoring land, halting desertification and building drought resilience. Using the UNEP's practical guide, we've pulled together three activities that you can use to get your students involved, beyond #WorldEnvironmentDay ?? Find or create a community garden, that your students can use to learn about where their food comes from. Optional extra: get your school canteen or cafe involved using food from the garden and promoting it with students! ?? Why not take your younger students on a tree planting day with a charity near you? Teach them about which trees are local to your school, and how healthy soil helps the environment. ?? Run a session on rivers and waterways and examine maps to see how water near you has changed over time. Cover water-based animal habitats, and teach your students how to look after them. Any more tips? Drop them in the comments! And why not take a look at the UNEP's practical guide for more information ?? https://ow.ly/8ral50S6ZW0

College Township Secures $300,000 DCNR Grant For Development of ClearWater Community Conservation Center; Next DCNR Grant Round Opens Jan. 21? [PaEN] https://lnkd.in/ebDuHbcC

Securing farmland can be an uphill battle for aspiring farmers. Thanks to the GoATL Community Capacity Fund and The Conservation Fund's Working Farms Fund, two Georgia farms are thriving and providing fresh, local food: https://lnkd.in/eBHSbvby

A patient pathway to affordable farmland ownership is a win-win for the Atlanta community. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has been a critical partner in planting roots of The Conservation Fund's Farms Fund in Georgia. #farmsfund #impactinvesting

ICYMI: Last week, the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Transportation Authority kicked off an ongoing partnership to plant trees at bus stops throughout the city to provide shade for transit riders, beautify the city, and improve community health. This marks the first phase of trees to be identified and planted through the City and JTA collaboration with funding from the Jacksonville Tree Commission. Future phases of tree plantings at bus stops will be coordinated by the Office of Resilience, Department of Public Works, and JTA. “The plan will ensure trees are properly maintained ensure safety, provide ecological benefits, and make our public spaces beautiful," said Mayor Donna Deegan. "It will guide serve as a guide for the City’s Tree Commission to distribute the City’s Tree Fund for planting the right trees in the right places." For the latest on the City's tree planting efforts, we would encourage you to go to our Tree Planting Transparency Dashboard here: https://lnkd.in/dqEBDiJf

Rural and Indigenous communities many times have employees that wear many hats. They do not have the ability to hire extra personnel to assist with grant writing, do the additional work needed to build resilience against future disasters, or have the additional matching funds that some grants require. Philanthropy organizations can help fill this crucial gap needed for these communities be prepared for disasters.