Tag: Bob Bendick
An Important Step Toward Better U.S. Water Policy
Written by Bob Bendick | May 23rd, 2013
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America’s water policy can be more cost-effective and better at encouraging the long term health of America’s waterways — that’s why the passing of the Water Resources Development Act is a step in the right direction to better water resource strategy.
LWCF Funding: A Hidden Gem in the President’s Budget
Written by Bob Bendick | April 23rd, 2013
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Almost unnoticed in Obama’s budget for 2014 is a strong commitment to the Land and Water Conservation Fund and, with that investment, the hope that this successful federal program will be renewed beyond its current expiration date in 2015.
Conservation Heroes Demand Action
Written by Bob Bendick | February 21st, 2013
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While most Americans don’t know the Land and Water Conservation Fund by name, their support for the conservation of this country’s resources is overwhelming. But what will happen if this fund expires?
Rebuild, but Stronger
Written by Bob Bendick | January 18th, 2013
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The impacts of Hurricane Sandy are still being felt up and down the eastern seaboard. We must look to create a new and alternative future for the coast.
Creative Conservation
Written by Bob Bendick | October 16th, 2012
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No place, not even Yellowstone in winter, is unaffected by human impacts. This means every place requires some form of management, even if only to protect what remains of its “natural” condition.
Its History of Conservation Success Makes America Exceptional
Written by Bob Bendick | September 20th, 2012
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While conservation in America has changed over the years, one this is clear: the conservation of our natural resources is a foundation for the American way of life.
Finding Common Ground
Written by Bob Bendick | July 3rd, 2012
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A new public opinion poll done for the Conservancy reveals that the overwhelming majority of Americans still believe in conserving our natural resources and that they consider conservation patriotic.
Passed: Senate Approves U.S. Farm Bill
Written by Bob Bendick | June 22nd, 2012
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The U.S. Senate passed a Farm Bill with strong bi-partisan support. The Nature Conservancy takes a look at several particularly good features of this important conservation milestone.
Hold the Line
Written by Bob Bendick | June 14th, 2012
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The Farm Bill should be passed as it stands. We need to be able to agree that healthy lands and waters are essential to the productivity of agriculture and forest lands.
Richard Weinstein: A Conservancy Hero
Written by Bob Bendick | May 21st, 2012
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Today’s politicians could learn much about how to leave a meaningful legacy for future generations of Americans by studying Dick Weinstein’s approach to getting things done.
