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Maxims - 4/9 - 1933- FDR: Civilian Conservation Corps - a nation that destroys its soils destroys itself... I propose the CCC to be used for work, but more important than material gains will be the moral and spiritual value of such work. Carpe Diem! ? 4/9/1933 – Civilian Conservation Corps ? A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself.?Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people ? We cannot always build a future for your youth, but we can build our youth for the future ? I propose to build a Civilian Conservation Corps to be used in simple work…More important, however, than the material gains will be the moral and spiritual value of such work. ? -?????????Franklin. D. Roosevelt

Good use of our science dollars - forecasting where and how much water atmospheric rivers will be bringing to the Pacific coast. This gives info needed to do Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO). Check out the post by Adam Hutchinson of OCWD and the interesting video. #water #sustainability #environment

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?? Let's Talk History and Conservation ?? I recently came across an intriguing article by Alexis Clark from the History Channel about the critical role of the Buffalo Soldiers in protecting our nation's national parks. These soldiers, hailing from segregated Black regiments, added "park ranger" to their titles and played a crucial role in building and safeguarding the infrastructure of our public lands. Despite facing immense challenges and discrimination, the Buffalo Soldiers stood as stewards of our natural heritage, contributing significantly to "The American Conservation Story." The story of these brave soldiers highlights not only their courage and dedication but also the historical context of their service. After the Civil War, Congress enacted legislation that paved the way for the inclusion of African American soldiers in the regular Army, leading to the formation of the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry, known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Starting in the 1890s, these soldiers had already earned valor in the Indian Wars and Spanish-American War. Their service as park rangers in our national parks added another layer to their already impressive legacy. The article sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of our country's history and underscores the importance of diversity in conservation efforts. I encourage you all to read the article and share your thoughts on how it contributes to our understanding of "The American Conservation Story." Link to the article in the comments below! #DiversityInConservation #BuffaloSoldiers #AmericanConservationStory #DJV

As we join the Department of Defense, Army, and the rest of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in celebrating Earth Day, we are reminded of our responsibility to help protect the Earth and the people on it. Over the years, USACE has made significant investments and efforts that are on track to help increase our environment’s resilience, reduce our impact on the environment, conserve our natural landscape, and enhance our mission capabilities—as it turns out, what's good for the environment also benefits our mission. Learn more about these efforts here: https://lnkd.in/eUixH26t One such effort and investment is within the Memphis District—the Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River Ecosystem Restoration Study. Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River Ecosystem Restoration Study. The study examines restoration of ecological structure and function along the Mississippi River between River Miles 775 and 736, including side channels, floodplain waterbodies, and other aquatic habitat. It will also examine floodplain forests, and several scarce vegetative communities such as wetlands, canebrakes, riverfront forests and bottomland hardwood forests. Learn more about the study by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/edtfbsVE Environmental stewardship, protecting and preserving our environment, is an enduring mission for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Memphis District. More than ten percent of the USACE workforce specializes in environmental disciplines, working alongside the rest of our diverse team to shape a sustainable future for present and next generations. Learn More about this mission here: https://lnkd.in/eHZvDiHD #memphisdistrictwinning

This is an interesting story from the folks at Fifth Wall, discussing beach erosion options for homeowners in a shoreline community in Florida. It is a familiar story that has occurred in many communities across the US as sea levels rise and shorelines change. Often conflict can arise between government agencies seeking to ensure public funds are used to support public goods, and homeowners (who in this case) refuse to agree to public good requirements. In these cases, homeowners are attempting to skirt the public trust doctrine requirement, which has existed in the US since 1800, and has been reinforced by centuries of case law. If you are going to take public money for just about anything, you need to provide a public benefit. While the US Army Corps of Engineers enforces these requirements, the doctrine is part of a national legal principle. In the United States, the public enjoys a well-established right to access beaches up to the "mean high water line," thanks to the public trust doctrine. The legal principle behind the public trust doctrine was first rooted in ancient Roman law and carried through English common law, and these rights eventually became a cornerstone principle in the United States. The doctrine dictates that governments hold certain resources, like tidal waters and their adjacent shorelines, in trust for public use. This translates to public access for activities like walking, swimming, and fishing in the areas below the average high tide line, ensuring everyone can enjoy these cherished coastal resources. The concept of "public goods" is crucial when considering how government agencies like FEMA, and ACE approach shoreline restoration programs. Public goods are resources or services that are non-rivalrous and non-excludable. Non-rivalrous means that one person's enjoyment doesn't diminish the availability of others (think clean air). Non-excludable signifies the difficulty, or impossibility, of preventing people from using the good (like a public park). Beaches embody these characteristics perfectly. Federal agencies understanding that beaches are public goods, often mandate public access as a condition for receiving shoreline restoration funding. This ensures that the benefits of federal investment, like restored coastlines and storm protection, are available to everyone. Public access also fosters economic benefits through tourism and recreation, further justifying its inclusion in these programs. By upholding the Public Trust Doctrine and ensuring public access, government programs contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future for our coasts. #climatechange #ace #publicfunds

13 Sofar Spotter buoys were airdropped in the path of Hurricane Helene to make direct, real-time observations of the extreme conditions generated by the storm. The data collected by the Spotters will enable better understanding and predictive ability of hurricane impacts, helping protect coastal communities. The Spotters, which are expected to pass closest to Hurricane Helene later Thursday, have already observed extreme waves, with one Spotter recording max wave heights of 45+ feet. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Scientific Development Squadron VXS-1 deployed the Spotters in the Gulf of Mexico, along with microSWIFTs and A-DWSDs, on Tuesday, September 24th, as part of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Hurricane Coastal Impacts Project (NHCI). Access ongoing updates about the airdropped Spotters and Hurricane Helene here: https://bit.ly/3zLfNgZ #SofarOcean #HurricaneHelene

Come Hell or High Fever: Readying the World’s Megacities for Disaster C/O Futures Book Review Keaton O.K. Bunker 11 September 2024 Russell W. Glenn, author of Come Hell or High Fever: Readying the World’s Megacities for Disaster, is an experienced defense analyst, having served in the United States Military for twenty- two years. After retiring from his military career, the author became a senior defense analyst in the think-tank community before taking a position as a Faculty Member of the Strategic and Defense Studies Centre at the Australian National University. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy, master’s degrees from Stanford, the School of Advanced Military Studies, and the University of Southern California, and a PhD in American History from the University of Kansas.[1] The book contains an abbreviations list, foreword, and preface followed by ten core sections that make up the body of the text, as well as a bibliography and index. The main sections of this work explore the rise of the large urban centers known as megacities, creating a detailed narrative of their relationship with both natural and anthropogenic disasters. In Section One: The Nature of Megacities, the author explains the purpose and importance of the book. This begins with an exploration of the nature of modern megacities and why megacities are so important to humans around the world, discussing examples such as London, Tokyo, and New York. The purpose for writing this work is made clear as the author explains his wish to ease the impact of urban catastrophe by reaching those responsible for disaster readiness. Section 2: More on Megacities furthers the concepts of the first section and offers a more in-depth analysis of what it means to be a “Megacity”. It is in this section that Glenn explores catastrophes that have occurred in these urban centers in recent years and offers features that distinguish urban areas from those that are considered rural. Additionally, the final subsection defines the exceptionality of a megacity when compared to other urban areas. The definitions given in this section lay the foundation for all following analysis in the work. https://lnkd.in/g2j-DhUU

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." During the 19th century, the mass extermination of buffalo in North America had profound and devastating consequences for Native American communities. The decimation of the buffalo population was not only a result of commercial hunting but also a deliberate strategy employed by European colonialists and the U.S. government to undermine the indigenous way of life, as well as fee-up land for cattle farming, collect hides and for fun. “Kill every buffalo you can! Every buffalo dead is an Indian gone.” - a US Army Colonel (Atlantic, 2016) This cruel tactic aimed to starve Native Americans and force them into reservations, clearing the path for westward expansion. Historical records, such as the accounts of Colonel Richard I. Dodge and government documents from the time, detail the systematic destruction of the buffalo herds as a means of subjugating and displacing indigenous populations. The consequences were catastrophic, leading to cultural disruption, loss of sustenance, and the erosion of traditional Native American lifestyles. Understanding this dark chapter in history sheds light on the intricate and often brutal dynamics that shaped the relationship between colonialists and Native Americans during this period.? . ?? Follow @yourplanet.earth for more ?? Turn on notifications for future updates #YourPlanetEarth #planetearth #saveearth #saveenvironment

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