Latest Stewardship Stories

Apply Responsibly Officials Urge Safe & Environmentally Sound Practices in the Home and Garden. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB) April 22, 2013 Earth Day 2013 marks the fifth straight year for the Apply Responsibly program, an ongoing effort to educate homeowners about the link between protecting California waterways and the responsible use of pesticides in residential settings, according to officials for the stewardship program. “Earth Day is a great opportunity to remind homeowners to...

-- 17 organizations to receive $275,000 in funding in first wave of grants RICHMOND, Va., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dozens of environmental groups in Virginia will share $500,000 in grants this year from the charitable arm of Dominion Resources, the parent company of Dominion Virginia Power, to preserve wetlands, plant trees, monitor water quality and more. The first wave of grants from The Dominion Foundation - $275,000 - will go out this month to 17 organizations. A...

LONGWOOD, Fla., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Long before organic labels and hybrid cars became trendy in America, the root of environmentalism was planted in a garden called Eden. Now, the creators of a new film hope to inspire viewers to become better stewards of the environment. Produced by the Creation Care Team at Northland, A Church Distributed, "Our Father's World" is a 27-minute documentary outlining the role that Christians should play in environmentalism. The film features...

New Name Reflects Mission to Inspire Environmental Stewards to Protect the Earth ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Newton Marasco Foundation (NMF) has changed its name to the The Nature Generation (NatGen). The new name communicates directly its mission to inspire environmental stewards to take action in protecting the health of our planet for future generations. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120919/DC77592LOGO ) "The Nature Generation...

Crop Production Services of Wynne was honored as a Regional Environmental Respect Award winner. Wynne, AR (PRWEB) August 31, 2012 Crop Production Services of Wynne was honored as a Regional Environmental Respect Award winner on Thursday, July 26, at a special ceremony on Capitol Hill. Winners were selected March 27 in Willoughby, Ohio. The Environmental Respect Awards, sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection and CropLife® magazine, are the agricultural industry’s highest recognition...

Crop Production Services of Oakland was honored as a Regional Environmental Respect Award winner. Oakland, IL (PRWEB) August 31, 2012 Crop Production Services of Oakland was honored as a Regional Environmental Respect Award winner on Thursday, July 26, at a special ceremony on Capitol Hill. Winners were selected March 27 in Willoughby, Ohio. The Environmental Respect Awards, sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection and CropLife® magazine, are the agricultural industry’s highest...

Growmark FS of Milford was honored as a Regional Environmental Respect Award winner Milford, DE (PRWEB) August 31, 2012 Growmark FS of Milford was honored as a Regional Environmental Respect Award winner on Thursday, July 26, at a special ceremony on Capitol Hill. Winners were selected March 27 in Willoughby, Ohio. The Environmental Respect Awards, sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection and CropLife® magazine, are the agricultural industry’s highest recognition for environmental...

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Giving eco-friendly gifts has become a little easier thanks to two new gift cards - one made of paper and the other of responsibly-harvested wood-- now available at Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM). These greener options will replace the leading natural and organic grocer's 100 percent recycled plastic cards, which will still be accepted but phased out over time. The new paper cards are 50 percent post-consumer waste. Both the paper...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2012 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability Competitive Grant Program. The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation added this specific grant to its overall giving program in 2010, and has since awarded environmental grants to The Conservation Fund in North...

Many churches are missing opportunities to involve Christian women in philanthropy, with ministry leaders too often speaking "man to man" — despite the fact that women now control more than 51 percent of personal wealth nationally, according to a 2012 national survey. While Christian women are far more generous than the average person, the report — "Directions in Women's Giving 2012" — shows that many donors feel that church and ministry leaders neglect the role women play in...