The funds will assist the conservation of North America’s Prairie area
Geese Limitless introduced that longtime company accomplice Cox Enterprises is establishing a fund to assist conservation in honor of Jim Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises and chairman of the James M. Cox Basis. The $100 million present from the newly established fund will go instantly in the direction of Geese Limitless’s land belief, Wetlands America Belief, to assist preserve North America’s prairie area.
The prairies are a lush and productive ecosystem of wetlands and grasslands and a essential breeding floor for thousands and thousands of geese and geese. Conservation of those grounds helps a whole lot of plant and animal species and improves the standard of life for individuals by growing water high quality and availability.
“It has all the time been vital to me to depart the world higher than I discovered it, and I used to be so honored when Alex proposed the thought of making this fund,” stated Kennedy. “Geese Limitless and Wetlands America Belief are nice companions to preserve and restore our prairies for future generations.”
Jim Kennedy has been a volunteer with Geese Limitless for over 50 years, has served on its board of administrators and was Wetlands America Belief’s founding president. Kennedy, the Basis, and different Cox-related sources have donated practically $100 million to Geese Limitless so far. Jim Kennedy was not too long ago awarded the Geese Limitless Conservation Achievement Award for accomplishments which have made distinctive contributions to conservation in North America.
“Jim’s ardour for wildlife and wetland conservation is one among his many legacies. You will need to me, our household, and our firm that Jim be acknowledged for his dedication to the surroundings,” stated Alex Taylor, chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises. “We thought there was no higher option to honor him than by making a fund dedicated to serving a corporation and trigger so close to to his coronary heart.”
“Jim Kennedy has all the time been a tremendous accomplice in conservation. Cox and Geese Limitless have come collectively to assist essential conservation efforts throughout North America. With the assist from this newly established fund, Geese Limitless and Wetlands America Belief can speed up this vital work to preserve this important panorama,” stated Adam Putnam, CEO of Geese Limitless.
About Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is devoted to empowering individuals to construct a greater future for the following technology. Cox is a pacesetter within the broadband, automotive, and media industries, in addition to a number one funding platform with strategic positions in rising applied sciences driving the way forward for agriculture, renewable power, well being care, and public sector software program. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a worldwide firm with $23 billion in annual revenues and a proud 125-year historical past. To study extra about Cox and its dedication to its individuals, planet and communities, go to coxenterprises.com.
About Geese Limitless
Geese Limitless Inc. is the world’s largest nonprofit group devoted to conserving North America’s frequently disappearing wetlands and grasslands and different waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Geese Limitless has restored or protected greater than 18 million acres because of contributions from greater than 1,000,000 supporters throughout the continent. Guided by science, DU’s tasks profit waterfowl, wildlife and folks in all 50 states. DU is rising its mission by means of a historic $3 billion Conservation For A Continent complete marketing campaign. Study extra at www.geese.org.
