For Sandy Nguyen, executive director of the nonprofit Coastal Communities Consulting, the future of Louisiana’s commercial fishery depends on restoration of wetlands. Her organization works to ensure that fishers – who bear the brunt of natural disasters and rising sea levels – have a seat at the table as decisions are being made about long-term solutions to protect the Gulf.
Amy Hudson Weaver is working hand in hand with local fishermen to protect fisheries and fishing families in Baja California Sur. As coordinator of the sustainable fisheries program for Niparajá, a Mexican nonprofit conservation organization, Amy is helping create a network of small fishing refuges that will rebuild fish stocks and ensure healthy ecosystems and healthy communities for the long term.
Launched by Rogers Public Schools in 2017 with support from the Walton Family Foundation, Rogers Honors Academy helps high school students prepare themselves academically for top-tier colleges and to find the one best suited to their skills and interests.
The Gulf of Mexico relies on a healthy coast, but wetlands are disappearing. The land is vital to recreation, business and wildlife in Louisiana. Right now, we have the best opportunity in generations to secure the health of our coast and its economy for good. We’re working to develop large-scale projects that restore wetlands, barrier islands, oyster reefs and other natural systems.
For more than a decade, Tim has employed several conservation practices to improve soil health and water quality, reduce nutrient loss and prevent erosion.
As owner and operator of Jóia Food Farm near Charles City, Wendy Johnson is literally working at the grassroots level to ensure Iowa maintains a bright future in farming.
Finding opportunities for artistic freedom, expression and appreciation is at the heart of what makes Northwest Arkansas distinctly unique. Meet the artists, musicians, chefs and others making an impact on the local culture.
The Walton Family Foundation announced the creation of the Equitable Facilities Fund and Facilities Investment Fund. The two distinct non-profit funds are supported through the foundation’s Building Equity Initiative, an unprecedented effort to make it easier and more affordable for public charter schools to find, secure and renovate facilities.
For more than 40 years, Ray has led efforts to implement and popularize a more sustainable model of agriculture – one that brings economic benefit while reducing the environmental impact of intensive row cropping.
