Wildlands Network , E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, ARC Solutions, Endangered Species Coalition, International Fund for Animal Welfare, The Wilderness Society, in cooperation with Honorary Hosts Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) are pleased to announce, “Saving America’s Biodiversity: Wildlife Corridor Protection, Partnerships and Strategies with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation.”

This briefing and reception is to align with Half-Earth Day 2022, and the Half-Earth Project supported via legislation from Rep. Beyer. The event will take place at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: Congressional Auditorium and Atrium,
October 12, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm EDT.

Register Here.

This event is free and open to the public. Reception to precede event.

Join us for a welcome reception with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation.

Discussion topics include wildlife corridors, the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 2795), challenges facing biodiversity, finding solutions, and building partnerships, and include Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), Levi Patterson, Legislative Assistant for Energy/Environment, Office of Senator Luján (D-NM), Nada Culver, Deputy Director of Policy and Programs, Bureau of Land Management, Carlton Ward, Florida Wildlife Corridor, Jodi Hilty, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and many more distinguished guests.

Presenters

Jodi Hilty, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, Walter Jetz, E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, Carlton Ward, Florida Wildlife Corridor, Alyssa Ravasio, HipCamp, Dawn Wright, Esri, Leda Huta, Endangered Species Coalition, Queen Quet, Gullah/Geechee Nation, Susan Holmes, Wildlands Network, Chad Wilsey, Audubon, Nada Culver, Bureau of Land Management

Please allow 15 minutes for security and plan accordingly. Attendees will be escorted to and from the auditorium. Upon registration, you will receive an email with further instructions on the precise arrival location. No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium.

Email taylor@eowilsonfoundation.org for additional details or if you require special accommodations.