Citigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational investment bank and financial services company based in New York City. The company was formed in 1998 by the merger of Citicorp,the bank holding company for Citibank,and Travelers;Travelers was spun off from the company in 2002.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental organization headquartered in Arlington,Virginia,United States. As of 2021,it works via affiliates or branches in 79 countries and territories,as well as across every state in the US.
Leon Levy was an American investor,mutual fund manager,and philanthropist. At his death,Forbes magazine called him “a Wall Street investment genius,”who helped create both mutual funds and hedge funds.
John Clifton "Jack" Bogle was an American investor,business magnate and philanthropist. He was the founder and chief executive of The Vanguard Group and is credited with popularizing the index fund. An avid investor and money manager himself,he preached investment over speculation,long-term patience over short-term action and reducing broker fees as much as possible. An ideal investment vehicle for Bogle was a low-cost index fund representing the entire US market,held over a lifetime with dividends reinvested.
Trophy hunting is a form of hunting for sport in which parts of the hunted wild animals are kept and displayed as trophies. The animal being targeted,known as the "game",is typically a mature male specimen from a popular species of collectable interests,usually of large sizes,holding impressive horns,antlers,furs,or manes. Most trophies consist of only select parts of the animal,which are prepared for display by a taxidermist. The parts most commonly kept vary by species but often include the head,hide,tusks,horns,or antlers.
Capital Group is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world's oldest and largest investment management organizations,with over $2.6 trillion in assets under management. Founded in Los Angeles,California in 1931,it is privately held and has offices around the globe in the Americas,Asia,Australia and Europe.
Louis Moore Bacon is an American investor,hedge fund manager,and philanthropist. He is the founder and chief executive of Moore Capital Management.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the agency of the state of Michigan founded in 1921,charged with maintaining natural resources such as state parks,state forests,and recreation areas. It is governed by a director appointed by the Governor and accepted by the Natural Resources Commission. Since 2023,the Director is Scott Bowen. The DNR has about 1,400 permanent employees,and over 1,600 seasonal employees.
In 1999,the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve was designated in St. Johns and Flagler counties,Florida as a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) system. The GTM Research Reserve represents the east Florida sub-region of the Carolinian bioregion. It is one of 30 NERRs in 23 states and one territory. GTM is one of three NERRs in Florida and is administered on behalf of the state by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Coastal Office as part of a network that includes forty-one aquatic preserves,three NERRs,a National Marine Sanctuary,the Coral Reef Conservation Program and the Florida Oceans and Coastal Council. Additional interests are held in the research and management of the GTM and connected preserved or conserved lands including:
A hunting license or hunting permit is a regulatory or legal mechanism to control hunting,both commercial and recreational. A license specifically made for recreational hunting is sometimes called a game license.
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company offering investment banking,financial advisory services,capital markets services,asset management,wealth management,and related products and services worldwide. The company,which once occupied the One World Financial Center building in Manhattan,now bases its operations at 85 Broad Street in New York City.
Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area is a 5,217-acre (21.11 km2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Charles City County,Virginia. It is the only WMA located in the coastal plain of tidewater Virginia consisting primarily of forested uplands with a lesser amount of wetland habitat. The area's namesake is the Chickahominy River,a tidal river which forms its eastern boundary. Morris Creek flows through the property,forming its southern boundary;other smaller creeks and marshes are also present. The forests mainly consist of mixed hardwoods and pines. The preserve is nearly level,with elevations ranging from 25 to 50 feet above sea level.
Saxis Wildlife Management Area is a 5,578-acre (22.57 km2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Accomack County,Virginia. Predominantly tidal marshland,it is divided into three tracts,all located on peninsulas bordering on brackish waters such as Beasley Bay,Pocomoke Sound,and Messongo Creek. Several smaller freshwater creeks are also found on the property. Portions of the area farthest inland are occupied by hummocks. The property is maintained by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries mostly in its natural state,with little in the way of human management or development.
Ken Lockwood Gorge is between Califon and High Bridge in Lebanon Township of Hunterdon County,New Jersey. It was purchased in 1948 by the Division of Fish,Game and Wildlife and has been referred to as “one of New Jersey's most beautiful places.”It is presently administered by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.
New York State Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are conservation areas managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) primarily for the benefit of wildlife,and used extensively by the public for hunting,fishing,and trapping. As of 2016,the NYSDEC owns and maintains 113 WMAs,with a total area of approximately 197,000 acres. The Wildlife Management Areas program is administered by the Division of Fish,Wildlife and Marine Resources of the NYSDEC.
The Montana Department of Fish,Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) is a government agency in the executive branch state of Montana in the United States with responsibility for protecting sustainable fish,wildlife,and state-owned park resources in Montana for the purpose of providing recreational activities. The agency engages in law enforcement activities to enforce laws and regulations regarding fish,wildlife,and state parks,and encourages safe recreational use of these resources.
Virginia Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are state-managed protected areas that exist primarily for the benefit of wildlife. Within the Commonwealth of Virginia,46 tracts of land have been protected as WMAs,covering a total of over 216,000 acres. They are managed and maintained by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Short Hills Wildlife Management Area is a 4,232-acre (17.13 km2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Rockbridge and Botetourt counties,Virginia. It covers approximately 10 miles (16 km) of ridgeline along the Short Hills range.
The Wyss Foundation is a charitable organization based in Washington,D.C. Founded by philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss,it was established in 1998. The foundation has provided funding to conservation,environmental journalism,education,museums,and progressive political advocacy.
