Brent Keith
@brentLkeith
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Natural resources science, policy, and law. Protect land and water for The Nature Conservancy. Views are my own.
United States
Joined June 2009
Hopeful that today’s hard fought Senate action is a first step in taking the climate crisis seriously and investing in clean energy and conservation to deliver a healthier future for all of us.
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Big news! A proposal to sell off public lands in the U.S. has been defeated! Over the past month, the TNC community stepped up to stop this proposal, sending more than 100,000 messages to Congress to urge leaders to keep public lands in public hands.
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National parks, forests and other publicly-owned conservation lands keep Americans healthy, our air and water clean and our economy strong. Thank you @RepGabeVasquez, @RepRyanZinke, @RepDebDingell & @CongMikeSimpson for your leadership to ensure public lands stay in public hands.
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Thanks @sjquinney for having me and putting on this wonderful symposium.
Terrific panel this morning at the 30th annual Stegner Symposium on wildfire and its air pollution impacts—a growing problem, particularly in the West.
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We remain committed, as we have for decades, to advocating for and defending policies and funding that protect people and nature. Read our statement on recent discussions about U.S. government funding that conserves nature and takes action on climate.
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TNC statement on recent funding considerations for projects and programs that conserve nature, take action on climate and ensure clean, reliable energy.
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I've had the honor of knowing David Brooks for years. I admire him and have been deeply moved, informed, inspired, and bettered by his books and talks. He was a Republican when I met him. I don't know his party affiliation now. What I do know is he has always been a man of
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NBC News has confirmed reporting by The New York Times that FBI personnel have been given a survey asking them questions about their participation in January 6 cases. And also that the head of the New York field office sent a message to colleagues saying: “Today, we find
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"These land protection projects help support the military community while also preserving off-base habitats for threatened and endangered species." - says @JenMorrisNature about the bipartisan Incentivizing REPI Sales Act.
budd.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have introduced the Incentivizing REPI Sales Act. The bipartisan bill provides financial incentives for landowners to sell land for...
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🌳 @nature_org was just awarded $102.5 million from the @USDA to ramp up conservation projects in 6 states! This funding will protect grasslands and western landscapes, keep streams free flowing for fish and improve forest management. https://t.co/AInN5U7Nnc
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced TNC received six awards under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program for work including grassland conservation and emissions reductions.
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Today marks 60 years since the Land and Water Conservation Fund — one of America’s most important conservation tools — became law. #LWCF has protected natural spaces, strengthened national parks, restored wildlife habitats and created outdoor spaces that everyone can enjoy.
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We are thrilled to share that the @NatlParkService officially designated The Nature Conservancy's Independence Creek Preserve in West Texas as the nation’s newest national natural landmark! Read about our natural landmark designation: https://t.co/4cilOmQVgq 📷: Kenny Braun
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The Supreme Court decision to overturn the #ChevronDoctrine could present challenges for implementing and enforcing laws that support nature. We will continue to work at all levels of government to protect people and our planet. See more: https://t.co/P4EF7mA2bG
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Another great example of how funding from the federal Inflation Reduction Act is being used to conserve important natural resources across America, as well as how it is doing so in partnership with tribal leaders.
Honored to host @DepSecXoch, @RepKimSchrier, @Hilary_FranzCPL, Yakama Nation partners and community members today to celebrate a $15M grant for conservation of Cle Elum Ridge. Grateful for the federal, state, local, and tribal partnerships that make this work possible.
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This is an important step to modernize and speed up the permitting and review process. This rule from the @WhiteHouse will spur clean energy, strengthen environmental protections AND deliver better outcomes for communities. We're excited to dig in further! https://t.co/72fa28Cyxv
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Big news! Congress just approved funding for our Washington Cascades LWCF project - a long term effort to protect checkerboard forest lands near Snoqualmie Pass. Thank you @PattyMurray @SenatorCantwell and @RepKimSchrier for your steadfast leadership. https://t.co/h03uQmYCwi
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The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington
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We're making history by confronting the climate crisis, not denying it. On my watch, we'll cut our carbon emissions in half – and conserve 30% of America's lands and waters – by 2030.
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Talking forest and rangeland restoration with @nature_wonks, @BLMNational and @forestservice this morning on the Hill.
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Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe - and these trends are expected to get worse. One thing is clear: We need to return beneficial fire to our landscapes and secure long-term investments in wildfire resilience. 👇@bfrist's new @Forbes column. https://t.co/bEKHYX4fmw
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Here's a sneak peek at our new video, coming out tomorrow! The Cumberland Forest Project community fund is supporting eastern Kentucky communities. Find out how in this short preview video, and stay tuned for more! Filmed by @WilkinsonVisual. https://t.co/nvGT2jccSR
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TNC's @brentLkeith joined the @weatherchannel and @pattrn to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the country’s most important conservation law, which has helped save 99% of listed species from extinction. Watch the interview ⤵ https://t.co/xD9xsPxrPN
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There are 500,000+ abandoned mines in the U.S., and many are leaking acid mine drainage into our rivers and streams. So, we've joined @TroutUnlimited and other conservation groups to urge Congress to pass legislation that would help ease mine cleanups👇 https://t.co/nKKdYRCj07
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Good Samaritan legislation would allow third party groups to clean up polluting mines
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