2% FOR CONSERVATION BLOG
2023 Year in Review
A look back at the challenges and triumphs of 2023, as well as where 2% is headed in 2024.
Okayest Hunter supports conservation through local Christmas tree program
2% Certified brand, Okayest Hunter, helped support local land conservation through a local Christmas tree fundraiser.
Make a Difference with 2% for Conservation's Referral Program
2% for Conservation is committed to collaborative conservation, with our primary source of funding coming from Business Membership dues. To expand our reach and impact, we are sharing our 2% Referral Program.
Farther Afield takes Tech to Conservation
Farther Afield is a design and technology consulting firm that specializes in geospatial solutions, map creation, and design. Creating a web-based mapping application to showcase the geographic extent and boundaries of conservation partnerships is essential to address this problem – that's where Farther Afield steps in to help.
South Appalachian Anglers: Cleaning Up Our River Systems
Us here at Southern Appalachian Anglers and SAARPC are excited to share and educate others on maintaining our waterways to keep them free of trash. We’re sharing some great ways to help join our fight against litter and we will be planning volunteer events in the near future exclusively for trash pick ups in and around the greater Asheville area.
Loon Project of the Northern Midwest
Based on our population estimates, loon numbers are decreasing by 6% annually – a shockingly high number that means that lakes on which many vacationers have always heard loons are now falling silent. Since learning of loon population declines two years ago, we have been investigating the causes of the declines in Wisconsin.
My Conservation Story: Pangolin Rehabilitation
Pangolins, wearing the equivalent of an armour of expensive nail clippings, are suffering and being killed relentlessly - numbers are likely in the tens of thousands per year. One of the leading causes of death for this mammal is electrocution due to the large number of wildlife fences bordering most properties in South Africa. They are also sadly easy to poach.
Meet the New 2% Board Members
2% for Conservation welcome Jesse Bone and Kalvyn Ferronato to their board of directors. Jess Johnson was unanimously elected by supporting board members as the Board Chair. Jeff Sposito, President and CEO of 2% Certified brand Stone Glacier and creator of 2% for Conservation, has stepped down from his two-term role as Board Chair.