Ken Olsen

Working on behalf of marine critters and healthy oceans as communications officer with Pew U.S. Oceans conservation program. Tweets are my own.

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

This Public News Service piece taught me something new. Give it a read! https://t.co/ynN8M7Ur4F

[The Pew Trusts @pewtrusts]

What lives miles below the ocean’s surface? We’re still learning the answer.

We talked with the filmmakers behind “How Deep Is Your Love” and Pew expert @Allatsea4 on why seabed mining could put ecosystems at risk.

Hear more on "After the Fact." https://t.co/dWOryC7u4R

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

Good wildlife news! Utah passed two bills that will help:

✅Fund wildlife crossings
✅Reconnect habitats fragmented by roads
✅Consider habitats in future wind & solar developments
https://t.co/oYEQ5vdLQM

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

The story of New Mexico's Greater Chaco shows what long-term conservation can look like.

Since 1907, presidents and Congress from across the political spectrum have worked with Tribal leaders to safeguard this vital cultural landscape. #ProtectChaco https://t.co/cPmubnaJ47

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

"New Mexico’s commitment reflects its leadership in safeguarding its limited and precious water resources," explains our Patrick Lane.

Investing in New Mexico's rivers is a win-win for the environment and communities. https://t.co/Xj2XJgDenP

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

Peatlands Are Central to Minnesota’s Climate Strategy —The Time to Act Is Now https://t.co/E5fZKq4Owj via @pewtrusts

[Jerome Foster II @JeromeFosterII]

“Research has found that one wildlife crossing can prevent about 1,400 accidents over accidents over a 70-year lifespan, which translates into billions of dollars in savings” https://t.co/OHAF2JtH9M via @pewtrusts

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

Oregon Coastal Communities Seek Solutions Amid Worsening Storms, Sea-Level Rise https://t.co/IGIXtNUSfN via @pewtrusts

[Rebecca Theim @RebeccaTheim]

|@pewenvironment is working with 10+ Colorado orgs to urge @CDPHE's Water Quality Control Commission to robustly implement #Reg87 to restore some protections lost in SCOTUS' #SackettvEPA. What's at stake and how you can weigh in: https://t.co/EUo0b6vDTL

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

Wow, what a great piece from Public News Service. Take a look! https://t.co/6qflVyZ9R0

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

40 Tribes agree: Protecting Central Alaska’s public lands is essential to preserving the region’s Tribal way of life, history, and wildlife.

A recent Congressional decision puts 40 million acres of these lands at risk. https://t.co/yq0pIrv4M9

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

Wildlife-vehicle collisions spike 16% the week following a daylight-saving time change.

To make roads safer year-round, states can invest in bridges and underpasses for animals, known as wildlife crossings, which can reduce accidents by up to 90%. https://t.co/pHN86Llpj3

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

Oregon governor signs order to boost climate resilience of state lands and waters - OPB

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

Gov. Kotek's new order aims to protect Oregon's climate resilience https://t.co/JsKm3CzUe5 via @KEZI9

[Pew States @PewStates]

Oregon’s new executive order puts resilience front and center—directing state agencies to work together to protect, manage, and restore lands and waters so they can better withstand wildfires, floods, and other climate impacts. https://t.co/s7MuJOp9LH

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

Pew Commends Oregon Governor’s Executive Order Advancing More Resilient Lands and Waters https://t.co/MwBvC8IdjR via @pewtrusts

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

Elk -- and motorists -- get impressive help from Arizona https://t.co/L7dNO4X2kB

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

🦌 It’s elk rut season in Arizona. But highways are splitting apart their habitat—turning freeways into “oceans” they can’t cross. https://t.co/L7dNO4Wuv3

[Pew States @PewStates]

Over Labor Day weekend in 2020, five Oregon megafires consumed more than 4,000 homes & nearly 850,000 acres of forest land.

Policymakers can take action to help protect residents, visitors, wildlife, habitat, and more—with benefits for nature and people. https://t.co/QZLAX0jyFJ

[Ken Olsen @oceansken]

How Oregon Can Leverage Its Nature for a Brighter Future https://t.co/llQiXRFHWS via @pewtrusts