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 Hi, Hi, I’m a mangrove planted in Banishanta Union, Bangladesh! In honor of World Mangrove Day on July 26, I’m here to introduce myself and share a little something with you. I live in the tropics with other mangroves because we don’t like cold weather. We help stabilize coastlines, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides. Additionally, our intertwined roots provide refuge from predators for many of our forest-living friends, including the Bengal Tiger.1 I absorb and store carbon from the air and make up less than 2% of the ocean’s surface but hold 10%-15% of its carbon reserves. It’s estimated that my mangrove brethren and I absorb about 75 billion pounds of carbon per year.2 As a mangrove, I’m considered a keystone species, which scientists indicate play a critical role in maintaining the structure and health of our coastal ecosystems!3 However, my habitat is shrinking — much faster than the rainforest is disappearing. Activities such as aquaculture, coastal development, rice and palm oil farming, and industrial activities threaten our existing habitats and the prosperity of species which rely on our protection.4 The mangroves planted by EARTHDAY.ORG’s The Canopy Project contribute to restoring forest habitats, which gives refuge to wildlife. As part of this project, 100,000 seedlings will be planted on 10 hectares of land in my home, Bangladesh. This will bolster mangrove forests along rivers and help restore local fisheries and communities. The 100,000 seedlings planted on about 10 hectares of land in Bangladesh will bolster mangrove forests along rivers and help restore local fisheries and communities.5 Join The Canopy Project at EARTHDAY.ORG to help me restore my habitat. With your support, I can continue to safeguard our ecosystems. Together, let’s maximize our impact and ensure that my mangrove friends and family have a healthy future. Together, The Mangrove Tree Footnotes: 1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ 2. Smithsonian: https://ocean.si.edu/ocean- 3. National Geographic: https://education. 4. Smithsonian: https://ocean.si.edu/ocean- 5. The Canopy Project Bangladesh: https://www.earthday.org/ |
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This is the much debated and postponed extension of the 526 interstate.
SOUTH CAROLINA – STONO RIVER – CHARLESTON: Special Bridge Notice
The Coast Guard has published Public Notice 03-24 after having received a bridge permit application from South Carolina Department of
Transportation. The applicant is requesting approval of the location and plans for the Mark Clark Extension Bridge across the Stono River, Charleston,
Charleston County, SC. Public Notice 03-24 outlines the proposed bridge project and solicits comments on proposed navigation clearances, placement
of a bridge protective system and other navigational safety issues. The public notice is available at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/public-notices-forbridges-active-by-district?district=7&subdistrict=n.
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Pride & Stability, Part 1: About That ‘Microburst’ Theory of Sinking…
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This Bill has us wondering, how about you? BoatUS and our friends at the Recreational Boaters of California have been monitoring California Senate Bill 1066, which would create an “Extended Producer Responsibility” (EPR) requirement for marine flares in the state. To put it simply, this proposed EPR would make marine flare manufacturers responsible for the entire lifecycle of a product, including take-back, recycling, and final disposal. Boater safety is the top priority for BoatUS and our non-profit BoatUS Foundation, and we recognize the critical role of visual distress signals. We also recognize that the US Coast Guard requires USCG-approved visual distress signals onboard vessels. While boaters have several options to meet this requirement, many opt for pyrotechnic flares that produce a bright light or plume of colorful smoke. These flares have a limited lifecycle and are required by the USCG to be replaced every 42 months. California Senate Bill 1066 comes in response to the issue with flare disposal – there are virtually no methods currently in place for the safe disposal of pyrotechnic flares. This creates a burden for both the environment and boaters alike. BoatUS supports the general nature of this legislation, but as an organization dedicated to the interests of recreational boaters, we must take into consideration the potential outcomes of California Senate Bill 1066 that could result in manufacturers increasing the costs of flares for consumers as they pass along the costs associated with the EPR. Would the increase in marine flare costs discourage boaters from purchasing essential safety equipment, and/or would it continue to drive innovation in signaling devices, or lead boaters to adopt other USCG-approved options, such as flags and electronic distress signals?
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Thank you Waterway Guide, Cruisers Net agrees completely! BoatUS is the leading advocate for boating safety in the US and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
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