We respectfully call upon @USGBC to update #LEED requirements for effective prevention and mitigation of building/window collisions.
A building neither green nor sustainable when actively harming wildlife.
We look forward to working together on a solution.
Here is an open letter, signed by various concerned groups and individuals, that has been submitted to LEED with comments on the current draft version v.5. This letter suggests standards for bird collision deterrence that LEED certified buildings would need to adhere to.
@carolo_x@John_Dabell Maybe we each make a wee phone call for John. Who do we call? Hang in there John. You've got to be one of the loveliest people on here, to be sure.
@John_Dabell Oh no, John!! That's so terrible! Can you go to emergency and seek to be admitted? Please take good care of you. Hugs to you and your wife too. What a time you are having.
@John_Dabell Oh welcome home, John! Gosh that's such a tough roll for you and for your wife who also sounds amazing. I'm sure you'll work out a good routine.
Some good sleep with the quiet and dark willl do you a world of good I'm sure. Big bugs to you both!
@John_Dabell You’ve got this!!! ✊ Plenty of walks ahead for you. Hope your family finds you being cheeky and scheming another walk right after you arrive from recovery. ❤️🩹 please get better SOON!! Will watch for updates. With love from 🇨🇦.
@John_Dabell Oh John! So sorry to hear this. Sending loads of love and healing your way. Here’s a photo from a walk today (Kelowna, BC, Canada). Thanks for inspiring us to love our walks. This little ladybug🐞 says hi and sends hugs!
@EleanorThomas17@SafeWingsOtt We are looking at this too. It’s hard because Twitter has been functional and easy to connect and use. Please consider joining Bluesky. It’s a learning curve but well worthwhile.
@SafeWingsOtt I have some logistics questions. Will reach out separately. Thanks!
For the last 20+ years, this 200y/o Georgian house has had ALL its grass cut regularly. Since moving in at the end of March, I’ve now chosen my paths & have started the long journey of turning this 1 acre plot into a haven for #wildlife. Here’s to a #NoMowSummer 💚
Greetings, #yyc! If you love nature, then you already love #YYCNatureChallenge! When it's your 1st time or 7th time, please jump right in. April 25-28, 2025 = best 4 days of nature exploring!
Check this out: @CalgaryRASC@cmcalgary@GiantBlueRing
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Common misconception.
A bell doesn’t reduce the number of prey that cats catch.
If you care about your cat, the constant jingling of the bells can cause them stress.
If you have predators in your area, the bells can possibly alert predators to them.
KEEP. YOUR. CATS. INDOORS.
Did you know if you have a pet euthanized, in some states, you can’t take them home to bury them bc it’s 1. A risk for animals to scavenge them & 2. It’s a risk to ground water & plant life as euthanasia solution never degrades & just leeches into the ground eventually
@ElvisPDavis1 Thank you… I’m so relieved for that family. But also so angry this wasn’t done immediately. It’s crude and cruel. Thank goodness Premier Kinew got into office and supported the search. 🧡
Imagine asking a family to simply accept their murdered loved ones will forever lay in a landfill? Who can accept that? No. It’s wrong. #SearchTheLandfill#GetItDone
❗Send your letter or call the minister NOW to tell the government you oppose coal in the Eastern Slopes!
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There are tons of landowners, developers, communities, municipalities, wildlife and watershed who are all stakeholders in the Nose Creek Valley. Calgary's upcoming Nose Creek Park Strategy will bring all these stakeholders together to #SpeakForNoseCreek. #SaveNoseCreek#yyc
Happy holidays everyone! Had a lovely visit at @owlsnestbooks today. Bad news is they are sold out of Julya’s calendar. The GREAT news is it can be ordered in for the new year! Yay!
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