WCS Climate Adaptation Fund

Providing grant awards to U.S. non-profits to catalyze innovative, science-driven projects responding to the impacts of #climatechange on wildlife and people.

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📅 Save the date! April 28th, Paris 🗓️

The #NatureFinanceForumEurope (#NFFEU) will unite investors, corporations, and experts to discuss how we can catalyze capital flows to nature-positive solutions.

Join us for a day of collaboration and innovation: https://t.co/R5y2f95cMI

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WCS is delighted to partner with @Climate_Action_ to launch the Nature Finance Forum Europe (#NFFEU) in Paris on April 28!🌱The event will bring together institutional investors, nature funds & project operators.

Don’t miss it: https://t.co/R5y2f95cMI

#NatureFinance

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Our 14 Solutions report has real, applicable, on-the-ground solutions to some of the most common #climate impacts.

Find it on our website ➡️ https://t.co/1uvVJ0jaQT

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For their project with us, @MSIsanjuan focused on a culturally and ecologically significant area for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.

The riparian site was revegetated with native, culturally important plants, and protected by livestock fencing: https://t.co/7f723XEkER #restoration

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Doing #climate adaptive #conservation work is the first step, but you could double, triple your impact by mainstreaming. 📢

How to mainstream? There are many paths you could take. Head to our website to see how our grant partners are doing it: https://t.co/83Vfn2B8mB

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If you want to make your #conservation work #climate-proof, consider the 5Ws. ✋🌱

Shifting the timing, location, or other components of your work can ensure that conservation outcomes persist in a changing climate.

Learn more on our website: https://t.co/1uvVJ0jIGr

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Due to #climatechange, native species in the Southwest US are being replaced by invasives, which provide poor habitat for #wildlife.

Landsward Fdn. is planting native species that are adapted to current/future climate conditions. Learn more: https://t.co/OUh9yoblzy

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Hotter, drier summers from #climatechange will increase water needs, not only for us, but for #forests. 🌲

Our grant partner @NNRGforests implemented strategies to spread soil moisture. Learn more here: https://t.co/44lP55zVhO

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In addition to implementing restoration, @nature_IA worked with influential municipalities to normalize the use of green infrastructure to address #climate-induced #flooding. 💦🌿

Mainstreaming practices can result in greater impact overall: https://t.co/T3PnydlMuA

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Piikani Lodge Inst. and the Blackfeet Nation, applied climate adaptive grazing practices across 420 acres. 🌿

These practices will help the #wildlife and #biodiversity supported by this ecosystem adapt to #climatechange. Learn more: https://t.co/FE7hijJ8Na

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The Nez Perce Territory is 17 million acres and home to raptors, carnivores, and fish. 🐟🐻

@Y2Y_Initiative is working with the tribe to mainstream a #restoration approach centered on climate adaptation and cultural survival .

Learn more: https://t.co/vD0i6jyg9w

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The #forests of the Southern Blue Ridge:
🐿 support a diverse array of #wildlife (over 100 species),
🌿 are home to 1000s of herbaceous species
🐢 are the ideal habitat for reptiles and bird species

Learn how our partners are helping this area adapt: https://t.co/CmabOxSMxO

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Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay. The theme is restoration.

We need to prioritize restoring degraded forests, not just cleared lands, recent WCS science shows.

🌳 These cover an area almost the size of Russia. Restoring them could help meet climate and biodiversity goals faster.

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By now, you know the importance of #pollinators for agriculture and food. 🐝

Our work with @xercessociety created 20 miles of of hedgerow habitat on farms using #climate-resilient plants. 💛 Learn more: https://t.co/zxHwmnmKh0

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The Scott River watershed is a global #biodiversity hotspot with over 600 species!

But #wildfires are increasing. Scott River Watershed Council is using prescribed fire to reduce the fuel load and provide migration corridors for species. Learn more: https://t.co/1lCdh5Ph2y

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In Yakima River basin, #climatechange is changing stream flows, warming temperatures, and disconnecting creeks & rivers.

@americanrivers adaptation project will enable tributaries to regain and retain ecosystem functions under future climate conditions. https://t.co/BvRn1xK4Lp

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An important step in climate adaptation work is to monitor for ongoing changes.

Researchers from @USGS are shown here installing a tool that can measure shifts in marsh surface elevation from subsidence, sea level rise, & peat accumulation. Learn more: https://t.co/P8px9Rl5Rg

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Virginia's tidal wetlands provide:

🦆 habitat for #wildlife
💨 carbon sequestration
🪨 erosion stabilization

As sea level rise encroaches, @wetlandswatchVA is ensuring govt-owned shoreline is transferring to land trusts. Learn more: https://t.co/KHEgsPXDwo

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Climate change is affecting water in the Great Plains. Process-based restoration is one solution used in other parts of the US and @ducksunlimited is bringing it to Kansas.

After just a few weeks implementing, they saw water levels rise! 💦 Read more: https://t.co/xzxB9Nk8Ea

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Sandy River is the Lower Columbia's only undammed, unregulated, free flowing major tributary and critical habitat for #wildlife. 🐟🦦🦌

Sandy River Watershed Council is strengthening this important basin against #climatechange. Learn more here: https://t.co/leSbkxr9HQ