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- A fire at Drax’s Gloster, #MS plant left nearby residents dealing with smoke and burning odors. Now insiders are questioning Drax’s #sustainability claims too. Communities and forests deserve better. buff.ly/3RRwy51
- #Biomass companies promised #jobs and growth. Towns in the #South are still waiting...This investigation shows who really benefits while communities pay the price. buff.ly/Cb3GYEY
- #EnvironmentalJustice Day at the #Georgia Capitol was powerful. Community leaders and residents traveled from all over Georgia in solidarity for clean air, clean water, & safe #energy. We called for protections for communities facing the greatest harm from polluting industries.
- Reposted by Dogwood Alliance💧Healthy wetlands are essential for healthy rivers. This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments. #WorldWetlandsDay
- Reposted by Dogwood AllianceSome Norfolk wetlands in the past year for #WorldWetlandsDay
- Reposted by Dogwood AllianceFebruary 2 is World wetlands Day. So, I'm posting this photo I took of a black swan at a local wetland area. (One of my all time favourite photos, btw.) #worldwetlandsday
- Reposted by Dogwood AllianceRespect Wetlands. Or explain it to this Avocet. #WorldWetlandsDay
- The degradation of wetlands in some regions impacts human rights to a healthy environment, especially for Indigenous Peoples and local communities whose cultural identities, traditional knowledge systems, and livelihoods are intricately tied to these ecosystems. - @ramsar.org buff.ly/yFdZXpf
- On #WorldWetlandsDay, we are celebrating a big win. 305 acres of wetland #forest in #SouthCarolina are now protected forever, safeguarding clean water, #wildlife, climate resilience, & community stewardship. Learn more: buff.ly/Qy2CRTO
- The silt-rich soil and abundant plant vegetation of #wetlands act like water filters, absorbing harmful toxins, agricultural pesticides, and industrial waste. Source: @ramsar.org buff.ly/g2FUeLc #WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
- #Wetlands across the U.S. face new threats as rollbacks to federal protections leave them vulnerable to destruction. Join us on #WorldWetlandsDay, February 2, and beyond, to call on state lawmakers to take action to protect all wetlands. Send a message today. buff.ly/yFdZXpf
- #Wetland dependent species such as #fish, #waterbirds & #turtles are in serious decline, with 25% threatened with extinction. Since 1970, 81% of inland wetland species populations and 36% of coastal & marine species have declined. Source: @ramsar.org #WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands
- Reposted by Dogwood AllianceHappy #WorldWetlandsDay! Traditional knowledge has long guided the sustainable use of wetlands. As the Convention on Wetlands marks 55 years, #WorldWetlandsDay2026 calls on us to protect wetlands and honour cultural heritage. www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Mc...
- #WorldWetlandsDay. Wetlands protect communities. The Freedom Land Community Forest shows how conservation can reduce flooding and strengthen rural economies. Watch the full video. 🌳 youtu.be/4N6bxbKrVj0
- Today marks the 100th anniversary of #BlackHistoryMonth ! Celebrate by learning about these 15 emerging #Black environmental #leaders who are making history by fighting for #forests and communities today. buff.ly/Dm4hiU2
- "Ghost forests" occur when rising sea levels and #flooding push saltwater inland, killing coastal #trees. Researchers are now finding more lifeless trees along the Southeastern coast and racing to find solutions to save the #ecosystems they inhabit.
- Longtime supporters like Flora Botanical Living remind us that the earth's #beauty is all around us. 🌿 Grateful for partners who bring #nature inside while honoring the places it comes from. buff.ly/VElwuEP
- Only a few days to go. Dogwood Alliance’s Dr. Treva Gear will be attending this #event, featuring our Stories Happen in Forests video #series on how #forests shape our lives & communities. Learn more: buff.ly/c8fGFCL
- Time is running out. Tell Reps. Sam Creekmore, Kevin Felsher, Kevin Ford, & Daryl Porter to vote YES on #HouseBill 1162. Clean air protects kids’ #health. Call today 601-359-3770
- We know this is wrong. “Drax’s operations require immense amounts of trees, clear-cutting acres every year—not just twigs or leftovers.” - @m-legendre.bsky.social, Dogwood Alliance campaign director Trees burned. Communities & #climate harmed. buff.ly/kWSNgIM
- We are seeking proposals for the Unposter Session at the #EnvironmentalJustice and #ClimateProtection #Conference. Share your work through art, storytelling, demos, and more. Deadline to apply is Feb 28, 2026. bit.ly/EJCP-Submit26
- “Poisoned by a giant.” An investigation links pollution from Drax’s #WoodPellet plants in #Louisiana and #Mississippi to serious health concerns reported by nearby residents. Read the story and join us in pushing Drax out of the U.S. South. buff.ly/ib24AKK
- Curious to know how wildlife in the Southeastern U.S. are dealing with the #winter weather? Read this blog to learn about the numerous strategies #animals in the South use for coping with the #cold.
- This weekend's winter #storm will bring record #snow and #ice to forests and wetlands in the South. While many are hunkering down to stay safe, one photographer camped out overnight to capture these images of Beidler Forest in South Carolina covered in snow.
- Thinking of everyone impacted by this #winter storm. Stay safe, stay warm, & look out for each other. ❄️
- January marks 25 years of the #RoadlessRule. Since 2001, it has protected 58 million acres of national #forest from new roads and logging and survived repeated attacks because people fought back. We are still here. And we are still defending our forests buff.ly/p4rMM3P
- #SeaOtters are unexpected #climate heroes. By keeping kelp forests healthy, they help store #carbon & protect coastal #ecosystems. #Nature already knows how to fight the climate crisis. We just have to protect it! buff.ly/OjYTANB
- Calling all young #environmental leaders. 🌱 Students in grades K to 12 are invited to apply for the #Youth Showcase at the Environmental Justice and Climate Protection #Conference in #Atlanta, June 11-12, 2026. Submissions due Feb 28, 2026. Apply at bit.ly/EJCP-submit26
- The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for #civilrights still informs our interconnected struggle for #social and #environmental justice. Read more in this blog from the Center for Health, Environment & Justice.
- Looking to discover more #biodiversity on your #naturewalks? Explore these seven Southern old-growth #forests for your next weekend #adventure!
- Activists like Debra Ramirez are sounding the alarm for Louisiana’s Black communities, who are fighting to survive as #oil refineries and chemical plants expose residents to harmful #pollutants.
- #Trees fight #ClimateChange in ways we didn’t fully see before. Bark microbes help pull methane and other harmful gases out of the air. Protect #forests, support real climate solutions. buff.ly/n0ZB6kj
- Call for Speakers is open for the Environmental Justice & #Climate Protection #Conference, June 11 to 12, 2026 in #Atlanta. We are seeking talks, panels, & interactive #workshops grounded in lived experience and lessons learned. Learn more: bit.ly/EJCP-submit26
- Our Ambassador Aliss Terrell organized a successful #TreePlanting with Girl Scouts in Alsace 🌱 That work continued December 6 with a nonprofit partner focusing on #tree equity. buff.ly/9RMGSgc
- A #court in New Jersey upholds key #environmental justice #law, preventing polluters from targeting low-income communities in the state.
- #Friday feels from the #forest. #NationalParks remind us what is possible when we protect what matters. Which park is on your must visit list for 2026?
- Dogwood’s Dr. Treva Gear will be in attendance at this #event! Don’t miss our Stories Happen in Forests video series that celebrates how #forests touch our lives, our histories, and our #communities. More Info: buff.ly/T5nHLx7
- New research confirms a hard truth: #biomass cannot meet industrial #energy demand without serious #environmental costs. Biomass harms forests, soils, and communities. Protecting #forests means being honest about what is truly #sustainable. Read more: buff.ly/Vk94hfJ
- When a for-profit company depends on billions in government #subsidies to stay profitable and then scales back #jobs when costs rise, that’s a sign the system is broken. buff.ly/i3AIFpW
- A new year and new hope. Thank you for being part of a community working for #forests, #climate, and people. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and hopeful #NewYear! 🌱
- Did you know that the Chattahoochee National Forest spans over 750,000 acres of mountainous forest land in north #Georgia? Learn more about the fascinating #history of one of the most extensive #nationalforests in the South. buff.ly/0jvSvZN
- Two friends founded a nonprofit to restore native #plants and #habitats along the Louisiana coast. Read how The People's Forest Foundation is connecting neighbors, land owners, and conservationists to the natural #history of the state's northern shore.
- "Drax has taken the best of what they had left: their peace, #cleanair, and health." Read how #Drax's subsidies in the UK enable its #biomass burning in Gloster, Mississippi, at the expense of the community's health.
- Looking for a way to help save boreal #forests like North Carolina's Mount Mitchell State Park in the new year? Consider adding buying only 100% #recycled paper products to your list of #NewYear's resolutions.
- Help us close out 2025 strong! Give today to help us defend Southern #forests and #communities in #2026. buff.ly/Lmpi8JS
- #Myth busted! Forestry expert Ross Reid (@nerdyaboutnature.bsky.social) explains why clear-cutting #forests, often done to produce wood pellets for biomass, harms #biodiversity.
- As its polluting coal ash ponds continue to contaminate groundwater, Alabama Power has doubled down on fossil-fuel energy investments, putting more of the state's wetlands and rivers at risk for toxic runoff.
- Higher #carbon emissions that warm the Earth, such as those from #biomass facilities, are intensifying #hurricanes and increasing their destructive potential.
- Today is the first day of #Kwanzaa! A seven-day celebration of African-American history and #culture. Read our #blog highlighting 10 #Black Environmentalists making a difference in their communities.
- While you may not see #reindeer in the Southern U.S. on #ChristmasEve, as they live in tundra & boreal forest habitats, you may see white-tailed deer in your yard! Learn more facts about white-tailed deer & how conservation efforts help them.
- TAKE ACTION: Yesterday, we shared a story about how rescinding the #roadlessrule could undo progress made in restoring grizzly bear populations in North America. You can urge #Congress to act by sending a message to your representative today! buff.ly/XKfZamu
- Over the last 50 years, #conservation efforts have helped the #grizzlybear population in the U.S. recover. But the possible rescinding of the roadless rule, which would allow construction in some key grizzly recovery zones, could reverse that #progress.
- The Carolina northern flying squirrel is one of many species of #wildlife currently endangered in the Southeastern U.S. Take action today and demand that #Congress save America’s wildlife protections. buff.ly/EHjgzrw
- Residents of Gloster, MS, continue to speak out about the harm #Drax is causing to their #health and #community.
