Duke Energy Foundation Helps Make Florida’s Natural Resources More Resilient With $285,000 in Grants
Duke Energy Foundation has announced $285,000 in grants to support environmental vitality and resiliency across Florida. Ten environmental organizations will receive funding for various initiatives focused on improving Florida's habitat and waterways. Bok Tower Gardens in Polk County is among the recipients, using funds to build a healthy wildlife and pollinator corridor.
The grants support diverse projects including wildlife corridor preservation, wetland improvements, bird protection, and coastal resiliency. Over the past five years, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed more than $3 million to ecological initiatives and natural disaster response in Florida. The Foundation, funded by Duke Energy shareholders, provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support across its service areas.
Duke Energy Foundation ha annunciato 285.000 dollari in sovvenzioni per sostenere la vitalità e la resilienza ambientale in tutta la Florida. Dieci organizzazioni ambientali riceveranno finanziamenti per varie iniziative tese a migliorare l'habitat e le vie d'acqua della Florida. Bok Tower Gardens nella contea di Polk è tra i beneficiari, utilizzando i fondi per costruire un corridoio sano per la fauna selvatica e gli impollinatori.
Le sovvenzioni supportano progetti diversificati che includono la preservazione dei corridoi per la fauna selvatica, il miglioramento delle zone umide, la protezione degli uccelli e la resilienza costiera. Negli ultimi cinque anni, la Duke Energy Foundation ha impegnato più di 3 milioni di dollari in iniziative ecologiche e in risposta a disastri naturali in Florida. La Fondazione, finanziata dagli azionisti di Duke Energy, fornisce oltre 30 milioni di dollari all'anno in supporto filantropico nelle sue aree di servizio.
Duke Energy Foundation ha anunciado 285,000 dólares en subvenciones para apoyar la vitalidad y resiliencia ambiental en toda Florida. Diez organizaciones ambientales recibirán financiamiento para diversas iniciativas enfocadas en mejorar el hábitat y las vías fluviales de Florida. Bok Tower Gardens en el condado de Polk está entre los beneficiarios, utilizando los fondos para construir un corredor saludable para la fauna y los polinizadores.
Las subvenciones apoyan proyectos diversos, incluyendo la preservación de corredores de vida silvestre, mejoras en humedales, protección de aves y resiliencia costera. En los últimos cinco años, la Duke Energy Foundation ha comprometido más de 3 millones de dólares en iniciativas ecológicas y respuesta a desastres naturales en Florida. La Fundación, financiada por los accionistas de Duke Energy, proporciona más de 30 millones de dólares anualmente en apoyo filantrópico en sus áreas de servicio.
듀크 에너지 재단은 플로리다 전역의 환경 활력과 회복력을 지원하기 위해 285,000달러의 보조금을 발표했습니다. 10개의 환경 단체가 플로리다의 서식지와 수로 개선에 초점을 맞춘 다양한 이니셔티브를 위해 자금을 받게 됩니다. 복 타워 가든은 폴크 카운티의 수혜자 중 하나로, 자금을 사용하여 건강한 야생동물 및 수분 매개자 통로를 구축할 예정입니다.
이 보조금은 야생동물 통로 보존, 습지 개선, 조류 보호, 해안 회복력 등 다양한 프로젝트를 지원합니다. 지난 5년 동안, 듀크 에너지 재단은 플로리다에서 생태 이니셔티브 및 자연 재해 대응을 위해 300만 달러 이상을 약속했습니다. 재단은 듀크 에너지 주주들이 자금을 지원하며, 연간 3천만 달러 이상의 자선 지원을 제공합니다.
Duke Energy Foundation a annoncé un financement de 285 000 dollars pour soutenir la vitalité et la résilience environnementale en Floride. Dix organisations environnementales recevront des fonds pour diverses initiatives axées sur l'amélioration de l'habitat et des voies navigables de la Floride. Bok Tower Gardens dans le comté de Polk fait partie des bénéficiaires, utilisant les fonds pour construire un couloir sain pour la faune et les pollinisateurs.
Les subventions soutiennent des projets divers comprenant la préservation des corridors de faune, l'amélioration des zones humides, la protection des oiseaux et la résilience côtière. Au cours des cinq dernières années, la Duke Energy Foundation a engagé plus de 3 millions de dollars dans des initiatives écologiques et la réponse aux catastrophes naturelles en Floride. La fondation, financée par les actionnaires de Duke Energy, fournit plus de 30 millions de dollars par an en soutien philanthropique dans ses zones de service.
Duke Energy Foundation hat 285.000 Dollar an Zuschüssen angekündigt, um die UmweltVitalität und -resilienz in Florida zu unterstützen. Zehn Umweltorganisationen werden Mittel für verschiedene Initiativen erhalten, die sich auf die Verbesserung des Lebensraums und der Gewässer in Florida konzentrieren. Bok Tower Gardens im Polk County gehört zu den Begünstigten und nutzt die Mittel, um einen gesunden Korridor für Wildtiere und Bestäuber zu schaffen.
Die Zuschüsse unterstützen vielfältige Projekte, darunter die Erhaltung von Wildtierkorridoren, die Verbesserung von Feuchtgebieten, den Schutz von Vögeln und die Küstenresilienz. In den letzten fünf Jahren hat die Duke Energy Foundation mehr als 3 Millionen Dollar für ökologische Initiativen und die Reaktion auf Naturkatastrophen in Florida bereitgestellt. Die Stiftung, die von Duke Energy-Aktionären finanziert wird, bietet jährlich über 30 Millionen Dollar in philanthropischer Unterstützung in ihren Dienstleistungsgebieten an.
- Commitment of $285,000 in new environmental grants
- Demonstrated long-term environmental investment with $3 million contributed over past 5 years
- Strategic diversification across 10 different environmental initiatives
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Ten organizations across Florida receive funding to support resiliency efforts benefiting Florida's ecosystem
Over the past five years, the Duke Energy Foundation donated more than
$3 million to environmental resiliency and disaster recovery in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 10, 2024 / The Duke Energy Foundation announced
"Florida's natural resources are integral to the quality-of-life residents and visitors cherish," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "Duke Energy Florida's investment allows us to help preserve, protect and expand what is unique to our state and the communities we serve."
The grant recipients have initiatives focused on improving Florida's habitat and waterways through preservation and resiliency measures.
One grantee is Bok Tower Gardens in Polk County. The organization is utilizing funding to continue to build a healthy wildlife and pollinator corridor. This work includes habitat restoration in two locations between Mountain Lake and Bok Tower Gardens by planting native, flowering plants to benefit pollinators, and supplying food and shelter to birds, as well as gopher tortoises.
"We are honored to have this contribution as we work to save rare plant species in our area," said David Price, president and CEO of Bok Tower Gardens. "Thanks to Duke Energy, we are more powerful in our efforts to safeguard the environment."
A complete list of grant recipients and supported initiatives is below:
The Nature Conservancy: Preserve the Florida Wildlife Corridor and support wildlife connectivity through resilient communities and equitable conservation
Bok Tower Gardens: Continuation of construction for healthy wildlife and pollinator corridor
Highlands County Board of County Commissioners: Highlands County Sun-n-Lake Preserve improvements
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey: Protecting Florida's Bald Eagles
Ducks Unlimited: Ducks Unlimited marsh wetland improvement
Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Healthy Habitat and Oceans (H2O) education initiative
Tampa Bay Watch: Coquina Key bird island coastal resiliency project
Coastal Conservation Association: CCA Florida clam restoration, mangrove nursery and restoration site equipment
Franklin's Promise Coalition: OysterCorps
Horse Farms Forever: 2024 Conservation Summit: Springs Forever
These 10 organizations are the most recent iteration of a consistent focus from Duke Energy on environmental resiliency investments. Over the last five years, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed more than
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