Our Longleaf pine forests in Mississippi have dwindled drastically. Many years ago these beautiful pines covered nearly 90 percent of the Southeastern United States but today our Longleaf pine forests are less than 10 percent. TNC's Interim Deputy Director Scott Lemmons explains how it happened and what TNC is doing about it.
The Nature Conservancy in Mississippi
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Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends – globally, and in Mississippi.
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TNC has played a key role in protecting and restoring some of our most iconic landscapes, totaling over 180,000 acres across the state. Together, we are making a measurable, lasting difference in Mississippi.
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TNC's 6-thousand-acre floodplain reconnection project is a great example of what can be done when federal, state, and local governments partner with non-profits like The Nature Conservancy. Our Interim Deputy Director Scott Lemmons managed the project bringing all the partners to the table to make it a success. Loch Leven is the largest floodplain reconnection in the history of the Lower Mississippi River Basin. The Field Director for U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Brad Ferguson has toured Loch Leven and talks about its success.
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It is not often you get a bird's eye view of the headwaters of a river! But take a look at this! The Leaf River is on the left, and the Chickasawhay River is coming in on the right. This is the exact point where the Pascagoula River begins. From this starting point near the community of Merrill in George County, the river flows 80 miles south into the Mississippi Sound and on out into the Gulf of Mexico. Thanks to efforts by The Nature Conservancy and our partners the Pascagoula River remains the largest un-dammed river in the contiguous 48 states. In 1974, The Nature Conservancy and other dedicated conservationists rallied to bring 35,000 acres of the watershed under public protection. Read more about our efforts to preserve this iconic river. https://lnkd.in/guCkmtnB
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Marine Conservation students from the University of Southern Mississippi Summer Field Program, are bagging up TNC's recycled oyster shells to be used to build a living shoreline in Biloxi Bay. Once the shells are bagged they will be transported to the bay area where students will then begin constructing the living shoreline. USM students are getting firsthand experience on how to construct a living shoreline that will create a habitat for many other fish. The growth of the living shoreline will be monitored by future USM students. The shells that are bagged up for use in this project were donated to The Nature Conservancy by MGM Resorts International coordinated through the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. TNC's oyster recycling program Save Our Shells will use the remaining shells as part of our continuing recycling program. The Save Our Shells program is gearing up to collect oyster shells from area restaurants to add to our efforts to recycle oyster shells on our coast. Photo Credit: Dr. Virginia Fleer Schweiss https://lnkd.in/gVutPfKZ
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Due to the chronic and worsening flood conditions and associated harmful impact on both people and nature, The Nature Conservancy supports moving forward with a proposed flood control measure that alleviates chronic, long term flooding and provides natural resource habitat benefits through structural and non-structural components. The Nature Conservancy recognizes that many things have changed across the Mississippi River Basin since Congress authorized the current system of flood control measures along the Mississippi River and its tributaries in 1941. It is evident that there is a dire need for a more effective long-term approach to water management across the entire basin. The severe impacts of the 2019 flood heightened collaboration between federal agencies and focused attention and resources within the federal government, prompting renewed interest in the development of a solution for the Yazoo Backwater Area that provides significant flood risk reduction for communities and local economies while also minimizing impacts to the environment. Plans without structural components are being considered, but due to their inability to reduce flooding from the landscape, they are not practical and provide limited benefits to the region. The Conservancy supports moving forward with a water management plan that best alleviates chronic flooding and provides benefits to both people and nature. The Nature Conservancy remains available to offer its resources and assistance moving forward in both the Yazoo and larger Mississippi River Basins. We appreciate the collaboration and persistence of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. WAPT-TV covered the story about the meeting. You can watch it here. https://lnkd.in/gpQSZujg
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Since 1965, The Nature Conservancy has been working to conserve lands and waters in Mississippi. TNC has played a key role in protecting and restoring some of our most iconic landscapes, totaling over 165,000 acres across the state. Every acre we protect, every river mile restored, every species brought back from the brink, begins with you. Your support will help take action on the ground in all 50 states and more than 70 countries. Please consider donating to TNC-Mississippi. https://lnkd.in/gi3m9xhG
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If you ever get a chance to walk through a pitcher plant bog slow down and take a look at all the different plants it has to offer! These pictures were taken at the Willie Ferrell Brown Preserve near Kiln Mississippi. More than 96% of the preserve is wooded, wetlands, or in its natural condition. You may also find other plants that eat insects like sundews along with many varieties of orchids, cypress trees, and St John's Wort.
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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is proud to share that it has been named one of the 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America, an award that recognizes people-first organizations around the globe. Presented by the Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW), the awards recognize best-performing organizations that have created a positive and inclusive work culture for their employees. TNC is ranked fourth overall and the #1 non-profit in North America. The North American Inspiring Workplaces Awards annually recognize and celebrate organizations of all sizes and industries for creating exceptional, people-first workplaces with positive and inspiring cultures that make employees feel like they belong. Each organization must demonstrate ways in which they put people first based on six key elements: culture and purpose, leadership, well-being, inclusion, employee voice and employee experience. TNC was especially recognized for its intentional focus on culture and purpose. TNC’s work is deeply rooted in our strong mission and unique values. We believe our people are at the heart of our success, and we strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture that reflects our global character. Our staff have opportunities to collaborate with teams worldwide, participate in various learning programs focused on professional and functional skills, receive regular updates on conservation and science developments, and chart career paths that align with their personal and professional interests and skills. https://lnkd.in/gWKgtsPM
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TNC MS staff had the opportunity to take MSU interns Ethan Farve and Van Troung to the Steele Bayou water control structure and educate the students on backwater flooding in the south Delta and the need for the Yazoo backwater pumps. They also got out on the Mississippi River with staff and learned about the floodplain and side channel reconnection work that TNC MS is implementing. Staff included Interim State Director, Scott Lemmons, Justin Brooks and Diane Wheaton.
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