Max Greenburg is a firm believer in the promotion of environmental education. He said that their organization has always worked hard at teaching the public about environmental consciousness and finding ways to make people more get more active in conservation. Getting everyone to help out is his main goal.
Greenburg, from the National Wildlife Foundation, head of media relations, also said, “Our organization has upcoming events honoring schools with different awards called the Chill out Awards for colleges and high schools and Eco Schools USA for schools K-12, certifying them as Green schools for transforming into places for energy efficient learning helping the environment to thrive.”
The larger the population of earth gets, the smaller the space available for wild animals, but they still need places to thrive. Organizations like the World Wildlife Foundation do just that. The foundation covers every continent.
According to the website, the living planet report (LPI), an indicator of the state of the world’s biodiversity, explains that rising population keeps causing numerous problems for wildlife. This survey is possible by measuring trends in populations of vertebrate species living in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems around the world. The comparisons are made from records dating back to 1961 when the first studies were made. The study shows the ecological, energy, food, fiber and timber footprints, and water withdrawals caused by the presence of humans on the planet.
Wildlife conservation clubs are an attempt at saving the preservation of native and endangered species. There are thousands of areas of land across the world designated to saving animals from extinction. These places of solitude for wildlife save animals from harm and give them the chance to thrive in protected areas. According to Jerry Feazer, Public Relations Director for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, “A lot of the provisions are dedicated to special concern species on the endangered list, acquisition of lands for habitat reclaiming and educational programs.”
The organization’s Wildlife Diversity Biologists are the ones who coordinate the habitat needs especially for water and marsh inhabitants which is a big concern of the commission with help from its 430 state associates from the office to the field.
Since the development of conservation clubs there has been a significant growth in populations of different animals in these locations. Whether the animals are a fish, a bird, or any living thing they all have a chance to survive in the protected spaces allotted for them because of these organizations. In Pennsylvania alone there is a coalition of more than 182 groups working together to prevent wildlife from becoming endangered in the state. This is made possible by a foundation called Teaming with Wildlife, according the (teaming.com) website.
Peg Hosterman, an employee of the Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation, located in State College, relayed that their organization does numerous fund raising events in Pennsylvania year round to provide benefit to the wildlife. The foundation supports the Pennsylvania Game Commission among others like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Fish and Boat Commission to preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, wildlife scientific research, wildlife education, land preservation, youth programs, and construct a wildlife education and research centers. Hosterman said, “Most if not all of their profits go to the preservation of the 467 species of animals in Pennsylvania.”
According to their website, Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation was established to create a wonderful opportunity for all citizens to share in wildlife restoration and conservation. They are always looking for people to join them and take part in preserving and improving wildlife for all present and future Pennsylvania generations.
Information from the Wildlife for Everyone website stated throughout Pennsylvania’s history, hunters and trappers, sportsmen’s clubs, wildlife conservation organizations and the Pennsylvania Game Commission have worked tirelessly to manage, protect, and propagate the birds and mammals that make up the Commonwealth but they need help from everyone.
Certain species have a hard enough time just staying alive. Without the help from conservation personnel some wildlife would gradually decrease into extinction.
Although hunting for certain animals is still permitted and damage is being done to the habitats of animals around the world outside the edges of the confines in most places, it is still up to the efforts of conservation organizations to manage the growth of the wild animals in their areas.
According to the Fish and Wildlife Services (fws.com) website, “the United States fish and aquatic resources are among the earth’s most plentiful. They provide substantial social, economic, and ecological benefits to the Nation.”
Also, “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Divisions of Fisheries and Habitat Conservation (FHC) are unique within the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. They are able to apply a multifaceted approach to resource management.”
The fish and wildlife service website ensures that “their program conserves and restores habitats to ensure that fish and wildlife populations are sustained for the benefit of current and future generations of Americans.” Also, their website explains that Fisheries and Habitat Conservation relies on collaboration with State agencies, tribes, private landowners, industry, other Federal agencies, and the public to achieve its conservation goals and objectives.
Damage to the ecosystem has already occurred by growing from communities and expanding populations. These organizations listed hope to get people to give back to nature and help out. Since the planet gives you everything why not give Mother Earth something back? There are many agencies that you can volunteer to, even career opportunities. Anyone who may be interested in helping should contact one of the foundation’s branches listed above or find a conservation organization locally near you.
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