Hillary Lilly
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Protecting Nature. Boosting National Security. Congress just passed the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act, which is a big win for people and the planet! See how #USFICA will scale conservation, boost U.S. security and empower communities. nature.org/en-us/about-us…
Big news! The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted today to advance the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act. This is an exciting step forward for protecting nature worldwide and creating a safer and more secure planet for all. 🌍foreignaffairs.house.gov/press-release/…
Last week, Hillary Lilly, our External Affairs Director, traveled to Washington, D.C. to connect with key members of the Texas delegation to advance TNC’s policy priorities, including international conservation, the Farm Bill, and the Sustainable Rivers Program. #advocacy
Thanks to our colleagues from the @nature_org leadership team for visiting some of our people and projects in Texas this week! We had a wonderful tour of Honey Creek and Bracken Bat Cave with @JenMorrisNature, @DiversityPage, @MegZGold and others. #oneconservancy
Taylor Swift’s new post urging her followers to register to vote has led to record-breaking voter registration numbers. At least 157,041 eligible voters visited the registration site in one day, including a 115% increase in 18-year-old registrations. billboard.com/music/music-ne…
As the world warms, sweltering heat in urban areas is endangering people’s health and making daily life unbearable. But Singapore is spending enormous resources to try to cool itself down — and learning lessons that could help other cities. nyti.ms/3EHHPZH
Calling all road trippers! Our last summer Open Weekend at Davis Mountains Preserve takes place August 25-27. Come for a day hike or pack your tent and camp. Entrance is free and all are welcome. Visit nature.org/davismountains… for more info. 🌄 Photo: Pierce Ingram
The @twdb made history today by accepting the 2023 Regional Flood Plans—a day undeniably worth celebrating! 🎉Contributors from across the state have devoted countless hours to achieve this milestone. Congrats to everyone involved! #txwater #txflood #protectlifeandproperty
