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NRDC Greening Advisor Enables Businesses to Reduce Environmental Impact; Strengthen Bottom Line

Posted 2 days ago

New York, NY (May 12th, 2008) – Small and mid-sized businesses can now “green” their operations at no cost with the award-winning “Greening Advisor,” an easy web-based tool developed by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), one of the nation’s largest and most influential environmental organizations. [Link]

Pacific Pirates busted by Activists

Posted 2 days ago

We caught an illegal tuna purse seiner (Queen Evelyn 168) in the Pacific Commons yesterday. This Philippines-flagged vessel was close to the transfer of tuna between her sister vessel and a refrigerated mothership. It was likely that the transfer of fish at sea, involving this illegal vessel, was about to occur. But upon our arrival the vessels immediately separated and fled the scene. [Link]

NRDC Statement on Tejon Ranch Conservation and Land Use Agreement

Posted 6 days ago

LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2008) – An historic agreement announced today will permanently protect the largest contiguous, private landholding in California, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). NRDC and other leading environmental groups reached the agreement with the Tejon Ranch Co., providing for the conservation of 240,000 acres of the 270,000-acre Ranch property. Through the agreement, 178,000 acres will immediately receive permanent protection, and an additional 62,000 acres will be made available for public acquisition. [Link]

NRDC, Conservation Groups Develop Business-Supported Sustainable Seafood Plan

Posted 6 days ago

NEW YORK (May 8, 2008) – The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), in partnership with more than a dozen conservation organizations, today released clear, realistic steps companies can take to develop and implement a comprehensive corporate policy on sustainable, wild-caught and farmed seafood. [Link]

San Joaquin River Restoration Bill Moves Closer to Passage

Posted 7 days ago

WASHINGTON (May 7, 2008) – One of California’s largest salmon runs is one step closer to being restored to the San Joaquin River after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted (15-7) today to pass The San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act (S.27). The legislation would authorize and fund a landmark settlement to resurrect the once mighty river. [Link]