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#Changemaker Spotlight: #MichaelShaughnessy

A dedicated Friend of the #PresumpscotRiver

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

Excerpt: "Shaughnessy, who became president of the Friends group in 2010, is inspired by the historical record of #ChiefPolin saying he 'belonged to' the Presumpscot River. Shaughnessy says, 'That has been a bellwether for us, conceptually, that we all belong to the river and the river could be cared for much better.' "

Read more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/changemaker-michael-shaughnessy

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[Photos] #IndigenousYouths #Reclaiming #Waters and #Rivers: #Bioneers

"During Bioneers annual conference in Berkeley, Indigenous youths shared their struggles, from the Eastern Cherokee to the Klamath on the west coast, to Hawaii, as Native youths reclaim their waters and rivers, and rise to defend the natural world."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/04/indigenous-youths-reclaiming-waters-and.html

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[Photos] #IndigenousYouths #Reclaiming #Waters and #Rivers: #Bioneers

"During Bioneers annual conference in Berkeley, Indigenous youths shared their struggles, from the Eastern Cherokee to the Klamath on the west coast, to Hawaii, as Native youths reclaim their waters and rivers, and rise to defend the natural world."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/04/indigenous-youths-reclaiming-waters-and.html

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From last month's #WorldWetlandsDay !

Honor World Wetlands Day with a Charleston marsh cleanup

by Claudia Landis
Wed, January 28, 2026 at 10:28 AM EST

#CharlestonSC (WCBD) – "A #marsh cleanup event is planned on World Wetlands Day in Downtown Charleston.

"The #CharlestonWaterkeeper, #KeepCharlestonBeautiful, and #TheMarshProject are hosting a cleanup near Waterfront Park in Downtown Charleston and are seeking volunteers.

"Volunteers will pick up litter from one of the city’s beloved marsh fronts. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty.

"Spaces are limited, so interested volunteers are encouraged to sign up here.

"Feb. 2 is World Wetlands Day, a fitting moment for Charleston Waterkeeper to celebrate, as about 40% of Charleston is considered a wetland ecosystem, the group says on a recent Facebook post.

"The group also says marshes are vital. They provide #habitat, stabilize #shorelines, and protect us from #StormSurges. Cleanups help keep these #ecosystems resilient and protect all residents."

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/honor-world-wetlands-day-charleston-152845468.html

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