HEALTHY WATERSHEDS CONSORTIUM 2020 NEWSLETTER

Healthy Watersheds Consortium 2020 Newsletter EPA Updated Watersheds Data Available EPA announces the completion of Version 2.1 of the Watershed Health Index Online (WSIO). WSIO provides 436 indicators at the HUC12 level for all watersheds in the lower 48 states, including land cover, protected lands, impervious surface, drinking water sources and many more.   Many […]

$1.8 MILLION IN GRANTS ANNOUNCED FOR INNOVATIVE FINANCE FOR NATIONAL FORESTS PROGRAM

$1.8 Million in Grants Announced for Innovative Finance for National Forests Program Ten awards support development of finance models that seek to leverage private sector capital to support resilience of the National Forest System and surrounding lands U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SCNational Forest Foundation, Missoula, MT For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 18, 2020) […]

“AMERICA’S FORESTS WITH CHUCK LEAVELL” EPISODE III TO AIR ON PBS AND EDUCATIONAL CHANNELS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Photo Credit: James Edward Mills “America’s Forests With Chuck Leavell” Episode III to Air on PBS and Educational Channels Across the Country Features the nationally recognized and award-winning Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (SFLR) Program U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 20, 2019) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities […]

Event to Premiere “America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell” Episode III featuring the Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Program Draws Hundreds to Recognize Award-Winning Program

Photo Credit: James Edward Mills Event to Premiere “America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell” Episode III featuring the Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Program Draws Hundreds to Recognize Award-Winning Program – Notable attendees included representatives from U.S. Congress, USDA Forest Service and the National Resources Conservation Service – U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, […]

2020 ENVIVA FOREST CONSERVATION FUND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2020 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Request for Proposals U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 22, 2019) Greenville, SC and Bethesda, MD – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today released a new Request for Proposals for the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund). Up to $500,000 is available […]

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps Protect Sensitive Bottomland Hardwood Ecosystem Along Nottoway River

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps Protect Sensitive Bottomland Hardwood Ecosystem Along Nottoway River Virginia Outdoor Foundation takes lead in conservation transaction U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 19, 2019) Greenville, S.C. – An important watershed forest along the beautiful and biodiverse Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia, will now […]

#ForestProud Presents: The Emmerson Family, Sierra Pacific

As a founding member and proud sponsor of #ForestProud, the Endowment is a part of a diverse group of organizations from throughout the United States and Canada, committed to the health and future of forests. #ForestProud provides its members with a consistent pipeline of original content, including videos and animations, to build trust and pride […]

2020 READINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTEGRATION (REPI) PROGRAM CHALLENGE

2020 Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program Challenge January 24, 2020 Pre-Proposal Deadline U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 11, 2019) The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) today announced that it is accepting pre-proposals for the 2020 Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program Challenge. The Request for […]

CARLTON OWEN AWARDED GIFFORD PINCHOT MEDAL BY SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS

Carlton Owen Awarded Gifford Pinchot Medal By Society Of American Foresters USDA Forest Service Chief Christiansen Present for Ceremony U.S Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 7, 2019) The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) is pleased to announce that its President and CEO Carlton Owen is the 2019 […]

ENVIVA FOREST CONSERVATION FUND HELPS PROTECT FORESTED WETLAND ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSE HABITAT IN NORTH CAROLINA

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps Protect Forested Wetland Ecosystem and Biodiverse Habitat in North Carolina Enviva Forest Conservation Fund at Work U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 4, 2019) Greenville, S.C. – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced the closing of the purchase by the State of […]

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