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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 03/07/2026
Join the Point Reyes Butterfly Count and help gather important data to monitor butterfly populations! Saturday, July 18th, 10 AM to 4-5 PM 📍 Bear Valley Picnic Area RSVP: pointreyesbutterflycount@gmail.com
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 10/06/2026
We had the privilege of attending the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize ceremony in SF. We left inspired, energized, hopeful, and deeply grateful to be part of this community stewards, researchers, policymakers, and environmental defenders working to protect our planet. #GoldmanEnvironmentalPrize
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 23/05/2026
The Delta needs your voice! Join us in Sacramento on June 3rd for a Day of Advocacy for the Delta — an opportunity to engage directly with legislators on water policy issues affecting our communities, environment, and economy. Register to volunteer and for the virtual training at the link in bio.
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 23/04/2026
This #EarthDay, we're sharing a few of the things that remind us why this work matters: Swipe to see what we love. Comment what you love! #PublicLands #CleanWater #MarineBiodiversity #California
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 14/04/2026
14 months after the historic settlement agreement, the restoration of 17,000 acres of Point Reyes National Seashore has begun. The community’s voice will determine what comes next. April 16: Open House April 14:: Pre-Meeting Webinar bit.ly/April14-pre-meeting rri.org/newsroom/community-open-house
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 27/02/2026
Help shape the future of California’s trails! The Survey is open through February 28, 2026. This is your opportunity to share input on trails across CA. Survey linked in our bio. Submit your response and share by February 28. #CATrails #Recreation #California #ResourceRenewalInstitute
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 24/12/2025
It's that time of year! We've launched year 4 of Fish in the Fields to study how fish + rice farming can: 🌱 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 🪶 Sustain critical habitat ☀️ Improve nutrient cycling 🐟 Diversify farm income with a fish crop rri.org/working-landscapes
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 18/12/2025
🚨 URGENT: 37 Days Left to Stop Massive Offshore Drilling Expansion 1️⃣ COMMENT: Link in bio → Tell Interior "NO new lease sales" 2️⃣ SHARE this post → Most people don't know this is happening 3️⃣ SUPPORT RRI's science-based advocacy for clean energy solutions #ProtectOurCoast #NoNewLeases #OffshoreOil
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 15/12/2025
Volunteer to help restore Tomales Bay! This wetland enhancement project will strengthen habitat and improve water quality for people and wildlife alike. Learn more: tomalesbayfoundation.org #TomalesBay #WestMarin #Volunteer
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 02/12/2025
This #GivingTuesday, back bold environmental leadership. Make a gift: giving.classy.org/campaign/742797/donate #Biodiversity #PublicTrust #PublicLands #Ecosystems #NativeSpecies #ClimateResilience #EnvironmentalLeaders #EnvironmentalAdvocates #EcologicalBalance
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 14/11/2025
Join us for an evening dedicated to mountain lion conservation featuring two powerful documentaries by local West Marin filmmakers. Reserve your tickets: givebutter.com/RRI-Film #MountainLion #WestMarin #MarinCounty #Pumas #Documentaries #Filmmakers
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 10/11/2025
Our Fish in the Fields™ program was recently highlighted by the @usdagov.bsky.social Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program for its success integrating fish into rice fields—showing the potential to reduce methane emissions by up to two-thirds. rri.org/working-landscapes.
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 17/10/2025
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has signed AB 1056, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Steve Bennett and co-sponsored by RRI and @oceana.bsky.social. This victory protects hundreds of marine species while supporting a fair transition for fishermen. rri.org/newsroom/ab-1056-signed
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Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Protect California Ocean Biodiversity — Resource Renewal Institute
California has passed AB 1056 to phase out set gillnets, protecting marine biodiversity in the Channel Islands. Backed by Resource Renewal Institute and Oceana, this landmark law is a major victory fo...
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 29/09/2025
Thank you #caleg for passing AB 1056 by Assemblymember Steve Bennett that will safeguard the incredible biodiversity of ocean life that calls waters off California home. Now it’s up to @governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to sign into law by October 12. rri.org/protecting-marine-biodiversity
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 19/09/2025
The comment period to defend the #RoadlessRule closes Friday, Sept 19 at 11:59 PM ET. Submit your comment: regulations.gov/commenton/FS-2025-0001-0001 #ProtectOurForests #CleanWater #PublicLands #ClimateAction #WildlifeConservation #USForests #SaveRoadless #ProtectForests #KeepItPublic
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 11/09/2025
The California Wildlife Conservation Board unanimously awarded a $2.7 million grant to support the next phase of ecological restoration at Point Reyes National Seashore. Read more about the restoration and what comes next: rri.org/newsroom/27m-grant-advances-restoration-vision-for-point-reyes
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 28/08/2025
Last week, our Director of Advocacy, Scott Webb, joined over 100 advocates at the State Capitol for a full day of legislative action with the Green California Network. We met policymakers, amplified environmental priorities, and advocated for our ocean, communities, and climate. bit.ly/Aug-20
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 28/08/2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend Malcolm Margolin. A brilliant publisher, storyteller, and longtime friend of Huey Johnson. Their friendship began when Huey funded Malcolm's first book, leading to @heydaybooks.com. rri.org/newsroom/in-memory-of-malcolm-margolin
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Malcolm Margolin: Learning From Native Ways
This is "Malcolm Margolin: Learning From Native Ways" by Resource Renewal Institute on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 22/08/2025
We’re honored to be featured on KUAF’s Short Talks From the Hill. Dr. Ben Runkle highlights Fish in the Fields™—a climate-smart project pairing rice farming with native fish to boost soil health, biodiversity, and resilience. rri.org/working-landscapes #ClimateSmartAg #UniversityofArkansas #RRI
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 15/07/2025
The SF Bay Water Board unanimously adopted the 2025 Grazing Waiver, expanding protections to over 145K acres, including Point Reyes. It enhances oversight, supports ranchers, and reflects public input—a move toward collaborative land stewardship in the North Bay rri.org/newsroom/tag/grazing+waiver
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 03/07/2025
We’re raising a glass to Allison Jordan—former RRI team member and Wine Industry Advisor’s Most Inspiring People for 2025! A leader in sustainable winegrowing, her approach was shaped in part by her time at RRI. rri.org/newsroom/raising-a-glass-to-allison-jordan #WineSustainability #California
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Raising a Glass to Allison Jordan—Champion of Sustainable Winegrowing — Resource Renewal Institute
We’re raising a glass to Allison Jordan, a former RRI team member and one of Wine Industry Advisor’s Most Inspiring People in 2025! Allison’s leadership—as Executive Director of the California Sustain...
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 17/06/2025
Elephant seals are still found at Drakes Beach—but bird flu (H5N1) poses a rising threat. Though no cases have been confirmed, 4,000+ seals and seabirds share shores. UC Davis and NPS are testing for early signs. nytimes.com/2025/06/03/science/bird-flu-mammals-elephant-seals-california.html
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 13/06/2025
The House’s new budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) includes a provision for oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. We must #ProtectTheArctic and prioritize #PeopleOverPolluters. Call your Senator today and urge them to vote NO on any budget with Arctic Refuge drilling.
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 08/06/2025
It’s World Ocean Day! From kelp forests to whales and sea otters, our coasts teem with life. But new offshore drilling threatens it all. Submit a public comment by June 16 opposing the proposed leasing program. regulations.gov/document/BOEM-2025-0015-0003 #ProtectOurOceans #StopOffshoreDrilling
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 06/06/2025
On World Environment Day, we honor Wangari Maathai’s legacy and the power of grassroots action. From restoring Point Reyes to protecting rivers and public lands, we’re building a movement grounded in science, justice, and lasting impact. rri.org/newsroom/on-world-environment-day
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 04/06/2025
A coalition of CA lawmakers, Tribal leaders, environmental advocates, and Delta residents strongly oppose Newsom’s push for a $ 20 B+ Delta Tunnel Project. The tunnel would bypass environmental reviews, jeopardize tribal sites, and weaken CA environmental protections. More: linktr.ee/rri.org
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 02/06/2025
To protect the Western Snowy Plover, the annual weekend beach closure for nesting snowy plovers, from the North Beach parking lot to just south of Abbotts Lagoon, will be in effect every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday until September 1 More: nps.gov/pore/learn/nature/birds_snowyplover.htm
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Snowy Plovers at Point Reyes - Point Reyes National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
Snowy Plovers at Point Reyes National Seashore
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 16/05/2025
Protecting nature protects people! 🌱 We have responded to the Governor's revised budget, with @powerinnatureca.bsky.social emphasizing the need for stable funding for conservation and our #30x30 commitment. Full statement: rri.org/newsroom/newsoms-revised-2025-2026-budget #30x30CA #RRI
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 14/05/2025
We’re joining @powerinnatureca.bsky.social for a special webinar — Elk on the North Coast! Hear from Carrington Hilson, Elk Research Biologist with CA Dep. of Fish & Wildlife, + Chance Cutrano, our Director of Programs and co-lead for Power in Nature’s Bay Area Region. Link in bio.
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 09/05/2025
We joined hundreds in Sacramento for CA Ocean Day to urge lawmakers to protect our coast. AB 1056—our bill with @oceana.bsky.social to phase out set gillnets—was a key focus. We also co-hosted a panel on whale-safe fisheries. Grateful for the strong coalition defending ocean life. #OceanDay #Cali
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 06/05/2025
Our Fish in the Fields program was highlighted in USA Rice for its innovative harvest, showcasing how winter-flooded rice fields can become seasonal wetlands that support fish, provide migratory bird habitat, and boost farm profitability. rri.org/working-landscapes Full Article bit.ly/FIF-USARice
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 21/04/2025
This year’s Fish in the Fields™ Harvest Day was a success! Read the full recap: rri.org/newsroom/catching-up-on-fish-in-the-fields-2025harvest-day Thank you to all of our excellent partners and supporters. You make this work possible! #Arkansas #MethaneReduction #SustainableFarming #RiceFarming
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 15/04/2025
We’re co-sponsoring AB 1056 with @oceana.bsky.social to ban deadly set gillnets and protect over 125 species. These nets kill whales, sharks, and sea lions—64% of catch is wasted. Help us raise $5,000 by April 25 to push this bill forward and support grassroots efforts. Donate at rri.org
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 11/04/2025
Our Director of Programs, Chance Cutrano, joined 80+ members from the @powerinnatureca.bsky.social for our annual advocacy day in Sacramento. We met with legislators and members of the Newsom admin to discuss conservation efforts in the Bay Area that support CA's @30x30initiative.bsky.social
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 29/03/2025
Set gillnets trap over 125 species, including marine mammals, sharks, rays, sea turtles, and seabirds. We are working to implement reforms that ensure a future of biodiverse coastal waters and vibrant fishing communities. Learn more, take action: rri.org/protecting-marine-biodiversity
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 22/03/2025
The public Comment Period for the Tomales Bay Grazing Waiver is now open. Submit Written Comments by March 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Spread the word with our toolkit: docs.google.com/document/d/1mohhW7WvtxIX041n_L6b3momqthpzFVH4QJS-VXU_r0/edit?tab=t.5jl62arrfxth @turtleisland-org.bsky.social
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 19/03/2025
We attended the 40th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, joining our Fish in the Fields team, scientists, and other researchers to discuss the future of rice farming and research in the USA. rri.org/working-landscapes
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 14/03/2025
A trial in North Dakota will determine the future of @greenpeaceusa.bsky.social As environmental attorney Joseph Brecher explains, this case is a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)—a legal tactic used by corporations to intimidate and financially drain activists. #Greenpeace
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 07/03/2025
🐟 Year 3 of Fish in the Fields is underway at Isbell Farms, Arkansas! This season, we stocked 5,250 lbs of fish to the rice field, integrating nature-based climate solutions and agriculture. With methane tracking, water sampling & ecosystem monitoring, we're advancing climate-smart rice farming. 🌾🌎
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 18/02/2025
Public lands are more than just landscapes—they’re living monuments to our history and culture. New legislation opens them to extraction and weakened protection. Urge Congress to protect our national monuments. Sign the petition by our partner @sierraclub.org: bit.ly/Hands-Off-Public-Lands
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 14/02/2025
625+ million acres of U.S. waters have been protected from offshore drilling! rri.org/newsroom/rri-supports-historic-coastal-protection RRI joins @oceana.bsky.social, @earthjustice.bsky.social, @sierraclub.org, and 70+ environmental org in supporting this historic coastal protection action.
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Turtle Island Restoration Network @turtleisland-org.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Commercial ranching is set to leave Point Reyes National Seashore. Despite overwhelming public support (90%), @altnps.bsky.social extended ranching leases, which led to serious damage: water pollution, overgrazing, and the death of native wildlife like tule elk. www.marinij.com/2025/01/29/m...
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Marin Voice: It is time to let Point Reyes be wild again
The recent decision to phase out commercial ranching in Point Reyes National Seashore marks a pivotal moment for this cherished landscape – and it’s long overdue. If the will of the people had prev…
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 03/02/2025
#WorldWetlandsDay! Over 64% of the world’s wetlands are gone—95% in California—lost to development, drainage, and agriculture. These ecosystems filter water, prevent floods, store carbon, and support wildlife. Fish in the Fields integrates agriculture with conservation. rri.org/working-landscapes
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 26/01/2025
Did you know rice farming contributes 10% of global methane emissions? But there’s hope! Forbes spotlighted our 'Fish in the Fields' program, an innovative solution that reimagines our nation's 3 million acres of rice paddies as a powerhouse for the planet! Read the full article: bit.ly/Forbes-FIF
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 26/01/2025
We’re so grateful for everyone who joined us at the Fourth Annual Huey Johnson Legacy Walk! The walk not only honors Huey but also brings together old friends and fellow environmentalists. rri.org/newsroom/huey-johnson-legacy-walk-2025
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 15/01/2025
Biden has designated Sáttítla Highlands National Monument! This: ✨ Prevent threats like geothermal development. ✨ Safeguard critical water sources and biodiversity. ✨ Support Indigenous co-stewardship and improved forest management. ✨ Enhance resilience to drought, wildfires, and climate change.
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 10/01/2025
Breaking: 12 ranching operations will transition out of Point Reyes by 2026! A historic agreement protects 17,000 acres, removes 5,000 cattle, restores lands, and frees Tule elk to roam. Join our Zoom Q&A Jan. 13 at 6 PM. More background + full story: rri.org/newsroom/a-new-era-for-point-reyes
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Settlement Reached in Long-Standing Dispute Over Ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore — Resource Renewal Institute
Historic settlement agreement marks the end of a decade-long dispute over ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore. This landmark decision outlines a plan for ranchers to transition off the land, ope...
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 15/12/2024
In the wake of catastrophic hurricanes that caused billions in damages and claimed hundreds of lives, RRI has joined forces with orgs to call on Congress for action. ➡️ Read our blog to learn more rri.org/newsroom/rri-calls-for-disaster-relief-funding
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RRI Joins 131 Organizations in Calling for Emergency Disaster Relief Funding — Resource Renewal Institute
Resource Renewal Institute (RRI) joins 131 organizations urging Congress to pass $44 billion in disaster relief funding for communities hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The funding supports FEMA a...
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 13/12/2024
As RRI nears 40 years, we honor founder Huey Johnson’s legacy, celebrate milestones like NPS recognition at Tennessee Valley, and advance bold solutions like Tule elk restoration and sustainable fishing. Read our Crane Letter to learn more about 2024 highlights: rri.org/newsroom/crane-letter-2024
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Crane Letter 2024 — Resource Renewal Institute
We are on a mission to advance science-driven tools that strengthen climate resilience and safeguard biodiversity. We envision climate justice and biodiversity restoration in one generation for the sa...
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Resource Renewal Institute @rri.org · 06/12/2024
Historic Victory: Tule Elk to Roam Freely at Point Reyes National Seashore! Read the full press release: rri.org/newsroom/nps-to-remove-fence All Images: Tule elk and fence in Point Reyes National Seashore. ©Chance Cutrano. #RestorePointReyes #TuleElk #PointReyes #NPS #ResourceRenewalInstitute
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