Dow and Ducks Unlimited Announce Expanded Partnership To Restore and Conserve Natural Habitats
Dow (NYSE:DOW) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) have announced a multi-year collaboration to positively impact water and nature ecosystems throughout North America. The partnership, funded by the Dow Company Foundation, aims to restore habitat and enhance biodiversity through impactful planning and innovative solutions.
Initial projects include:
- Restoration of key acreage in the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Michigan
- Coastal marsh restoration effort in Saginaw Bay
- Conservation effort in the Prairie Pothole Region of Alberta, Canada
- Development of publicly available tools for sustainable land use planning and management
This expanded partnership builds upon over 70 years of local collaboration between Dow and DU. It aligns with Dow's new Water & Nature strategy, which includes a target to conserve 50,000 acres by 2050.
Dow (NYSE:DOW) e Ducks Unlimited (DU) hanno annunciato una collaborazione pluriennale per avere un impatto positivo sugli ecosistemi acquatici e naturali in tutta Nord America. La partnership, finanziata dalla Dow Company Foundation, mira a ripristinare gli habitat e potenziare la biodiversità attraverso una pianificazione efficace e soluzioni innovative.
I progetti iniziali includono:
- Ripristino di terreni chiave nel Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Michigan
- Iniziativa di ripristino delle zone umide costiere nella Saginaw Bay
- Intervento di conservazione nella Prairie Pothole Region dell'Alberta, Canada
- Sviluppo di strumenti disponibili al pubblico per la pianificazione e gestione sostenibile dell'uso del suolo
Questa partnership ampliata si basa su oltre 70 anni di collaborazione locale tra Dow e DU. Si allinea con la nuova strategia Water & Nature di Dow, che include un obiettivo di conservare 50.000 acri entro il 2050.
Dow (NYSE:DOW) y Ducks Unlimited (DU) han anunciado una colaboración a largo plazo para impactar positivamente los ecosistemas de agua y naturaleza en toda América del Norte. La asociación, financiada por la Dow Company Foundation, tiene como objetivo restaurar hábitats y mejorar la biodiversidad a través de una planificación impactante y soluciones innovadoras.
Los proyectos iniciales incluyen:
- Restauración de terrenos clave en el Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Míchigan
- Esfuerzo de restauración de marismas costeras en Saginaw Bay
- Esfuerzo de conservación en la Prairie Pothole Region de Alberta, Canadá
- Desarrollo de herramientas de uso público para la planificación y gestión sostenible del uso del suelo
Esta asociación ampliada se basa en más de 70 años de colaboración local entre Dow y DU. Se alinea con la nueva estrategia Water & Nature de Dow, que incluye un objetivo de conservar 50,000 acres para 2050.
Dow (NYSE:DOW)와 Ducks Unlimited (DU)는 북미 전역의 수자원과 자연 생태계에 긍정적인 영향을 미치기 위한 다년간의 협력을 발표했습니다. Dow Company Foundation이 자금을 지원하는 이번 파트너십은 서식지를 복원하고 생물 다양성을 증진하기 위해 획기적인 계획과 혁신적인 솔루션을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
초기 프로젝트에는 다음이 포함됩니다:
- 미시간의 Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge에서의 주요 면적 복원
- Saginaw Bay의 해안습지 복원 노력
- 캐나다 앨버타의 Prairie Pothole Region에서의 보존 노력
- 지속 가능한 토지 이용 계획 및 관리를 위한 공개 도구 개발
이 확장된 파트너십은 Dow와 DU 간의 70년 이상의 지역 협력을 바탕으로 합니다. 또한 Dow의 새로운 Water & Nature 전략과 일치하며, 여기에는 2050년까지 50,000에이커를 보존하는 목표가 포함됩니다.
Dow (NYSE:DOW) et Ducks Unlimited (DU) ont annoncé une collaboration pluriannuelle pour avoir un impact positif sur les écosystèmes aquatiques et naturels à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Le partenariat, financé par la Dow Company Foundation, vise à restaurer les habitats et renforcer la biodiversité grâce à une planification efficace et des solutions innovantes.
Les projets initiaux comprennent :
- La restauration de terrains clés dans le Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Michigan
- Efforts de restauration des marais côtiers dans la Saginaw Bay
- Initiative de conservation dans la Prairie Pothole Region de l'Alberta, Canada
- Développement d'outils publics pour la planification et la gestion durable de l'utilisation des terres
Ce partenariat élargi s'appuie sur plus de 70 ans de collaboration locale entre Dow et DU. Il s'inscrit dans la nouvelle stratégie Water & Nature de Dow, qui comprend un objectif de conserver 50 000 acres d'ici 2050.
Dow (NYSE:DOW) und Ducks Unlimited (DU) haben eine langfristige Zusammenarbeit angekündigt, um positive Auswirkungen auf Wasser- und Naturschutz-Ökosysteme in Nordamerika zu erzielen. Die Partnerschaft, die von der Dow Company Foundation finanziert wird, zielt darauf ab, Lebensräume wiederherzustellen und die Biodiversität zu fördern durch wirkungsvolle Planung und innovative Lösungen.
Zu den ersten Projekten gehören:
- Wiederherstellung wichtiger Flächen im Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Michigan
- Restaurierungsbemühungen für Küstenmarschen in der Saginaw Bay
- Naturschutzmaßnahmen in der Prairie Pothole Region von Alberta, Kanada
- Entwicklung von öffentlich verfügbaren Werkzeugen für nachhaltige Flächennutzungsplanung und -management
Diese erweiterte Partnerschaft baut auf über 70 Jahren lokaler Zusammenarbeit zwischen Dow und DU auf. Sie steht im Einklang mit Dows neuer Water & Nature-Strategie, die das Ziel verfolgt, bis 2050 50.000 Acres zu erhalten.
- Expanded partnership with Ducks Unlimited, a recognized world leader in conservation
- Multi-year collaboration to restore habitat and enhance biodiversity across North America
- Alignment with Dow's new Water & Nature strategy, including a target to conserve 50,000 acres by 2050
- Development of publicly available tools for sustainable land use planning and management
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Building upon more than 70 years of local collaboration, Dow and Ducks Unlimited embark on a multi-year, multi-national partnership.
The initial projects include restoration of a wildlife refuge in Michigan, U.S.A., habitat conservation in Alberta, Canada, and developing publicly available tools.
This follows the announcement of Dow's new Water & Nature strategy, including a target to conserve 50,000 acres by 2050.
MIDLAND, MI / ACCESSWIRE / October 2, 2024 / With a shared commitment to supporting healthy ecosystems, Dow (NYSE:DOW) and Ducks Unlimited (DU), a recognized world leader in conservation, are announcing a new multi-year collaboration to positively impact water and nature ecosystems throughout North America. Their work together will aim to restore habitat and enhance biodiversity through impactful planning and innovative solutions.
Funding for this enhanced partnership was made possible by the Dow Company Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dow which strives to promote social change and address global challenges through charitable contributions aligned to building thriving communities, equitable access to STEM and skilled trades and a more sustainable future for all.
The organizations have outlined initial projects spanning the next three years:
The restoration effort of key acreage in the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, one of Michigan's largest managed wetland complexes located at the confluence of Tittabawassee, Shiawassee, Cass and Flint Rivers, aims to increase biodiversity, improve water quality and enhance flood storage capacity for improved resiliency.
On the Saginaw Bay, a coastal marsh restoration effort known as the Bayshore Birds Project will help filter nutrients and sediment from the surrounding agricultural landscape, helping create a larger wetland footprint and providing extensive habitat for waterfowl and wildlife.
In the Prairie Pothole Region of Alberta, Canada, the primary breeding area for North American waterfowl and other grassland-dependent birds, a conservation effort will substantially expand upon the high-value wildlife of the nearby Ellis Bird Farm.
Additionally, they plan to develop publicly available tools that support long-term success in sustainable land use planning and management.
"Ducks Unlimited is a recognized world leader in conservation and their expertise in how to realize ideal conservation outcomes offers tremendous value when exploring nature-based solutions for our sites and communities," says Andre Argenton, chief sustainability officer and vice president of environment, health and safety at Dow. "We are on an ambitious journey, and we need organizations such as Ducks Unlimited to come alongside us. Holistic climate protection is about working beyond our own operations-collaboration is critical."
Over 70 years ago the first collaboration between the Organizations took place through a local DU chapter in Texas and Dow employees from a nearby site. Over the past several decades, local collaborations have continued through the dedicated efforts of DU members and Dow employees. Most recently, Dow and DU came together to drive sustainability and conservation in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, benefitting wildlife and waterfowl habitat, water quality and outdoor recreation across approximately 2,030 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands between Cameron Prairie and Lacassine National Wildlife Refuges in Louisiana.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Dow, Inc., whose unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship is making a profound impact on the restoration of our vital water resources and natural habitats for wildlife and waterfowl," said Ducks Unlimited CEO, Adam Putnam. "Their investments not only strengthen the resilience of our ecosystems across North America but also support the communities and wildlife that depend on them. Collaboration is key to ensuring that these precious landscapes thrive for generations to come."
In the past few months, both Organizations have made milestone announcements related to natural resource conservation. In May, Dow announced a new Water & Nature strategy and targets that include a robust sustainable land management approach and habitat conservation commitments. That same month, DU announced a milestone achievement of delivering one million acres of conservation across North America in a single year (2023).
About Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing wetlands, grasslands and other waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 18 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science, DU's projects benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people in all 50 states. DU is growing its mission through a historic
About Dow
Dow (NYSE:DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately
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