How to Champion Your Coal Community’s Natural Resources
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Join the BRECC National Network this November to learn how coal communities are balancing resource conservation and economic development. This session will highlight how coal-impacted communities can leverage public lands, natural resources and federal partnerships in order to successfully champion the needs of their community. This BRECC National Network Session will feature the Conservation Fund’s “Activation Program” and community leaders embracing a multi-point approach to natural resource economies.
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Miles Kirksey
Jessie Powers
Gabe Perkins
Teryn Zmuda
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