Executive Director at The Nature Conservancy in New York (@nature_ny), husband, father, city and wilderness lover, and proud New Yorker. Opinions are my own.

Joined September 2013
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What an honor to welcome everyone and introduce both Onondaga Faith keeper Oren Lyons and UB President Satish Tripanthi in Buffalo at last night’s opening of the Conservancy’s Voice, Choice & Action global gathering on working with Indigenous partners.
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Great hike yesterday with colleagues at Lisha Kill Preserve near Albany. It is one of the Conservancy’s most visited preserves nationally, with over 30k visitors annually. A beautiful and special place that’s just out the back door.
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Neighbors got together this weekend to plant flowers in our tree beds. Reminds us to take care of the trees that take care of us. #urbanforest #citytrees
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Nature Conservancy crew birding in Central Park today. Saw Flaco The Owl. Thank you, EJ McAdams!
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It was so great to (re)connect with Conservancy colleagues in the Santo Domingo office today. I am excited and impressed with their leadership on climate change and the role nature plays in all our lives — in one of my favorite countries in the world!
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This is a truly remarkable and important accomplishment for all New Yorkers — current and future! New York continues to help lead the nation on climate and conservation solutions that give us hope and remind us of the difference we can make.
Good morning, New York! Voters turned out in huge numbers to vote YES on Prop 1 #NYBondAct. We did it together!💚 Thank you for your leadership @jessicaottney @julietighe17 @TeamKivvit @NYSLOF @KateBoicourt @AndyBicking @WEACT4ChangeNY @earthvoice17 @webbhalpern @NYBondAct!
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Bill Ulfelder retweeted
Huge shout-out to New York voters for approving Prop 1: the #NYBondAct! Read @jessicaottney's statement on behalf of @nature_ny on this momentous victory for clean water, clean air, and healthy communities. Our sincere thanks to New York voters and the @NYBondAct coalition!
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Today is the day to get your voice heard 📣 Make sure you flip your ballot over and vote YES ✅ on Prop 1 for clean air, clean water and jobs!
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NY follows me everywhere. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Me when someone mentions climate change without mentioning how communities who are least responsible are disproportionally affected.

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We need to better appreciate our carbon “shadows,” which help us understand broadly how our choices affect climate change, and push industry to better tackle climate change – through regulations, consumer choices and corporate responsbility. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Bill Ulfelder retweeted
Nature has been telling us for years that🌏is in trouble. This is just another stark reminder. At #COP27 and #COP15 it is time for world leaders to act. I am optimistic that when we come together, we will find a way for adaptation, finance, and nature. unep.org/resources/emissions…
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Wonderful evening at ⁦@weact4ej⁩ gala, including celebrating @tnc_ny colleague and honoree ⁦@jessicaottney⁩. Amazing organization and great people!
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Huge step! Appreciation to California. Indigenous knowledge and stewardship is vital to conservation success. Would love to see initiatives like this happen everywhere, especially right here in NY. apnews.com/article/californi…
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Vote yes on Prop1! So we can have more Gowanus rain gardens. @NYBondAct
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So energizing to see so many faces in our NYC office today for our Day Of Gathering happening at offices all across New York! I am so proud of and appreciative of the NY team!
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In awe of the talent around the world in being able to capture the beauty of nature. Check out these winning photos from @nature_org’s photo content this year: nature.org/en-us/get-involve…
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Bill Ulfelder retweeted
Thrilled to see @NYCMayor Eric Adams excited about  #CityofForestDay2022 happening this Saturday! Thanks for your leadership, Mayor Adams, to encourage NYers to celebrate and care for the #UrbanForest! forestforall.nyc/city-of-for…

Trees and open spaces aren't luxuries, they're necessities in NYC. Join us this weekend for our inaugural City of Forest Day. There are 50 events planned across our city to celebrate our urban forests and recognize the groups taking care of them. nycgovparks.org/events/city-…
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