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GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein

Raising a Glass to Allison Jordan—Champion of Sustainable Winegrowing

We’re raising a glass to Allison Jordan, a former RRI team member and one of Wine Industry Advisor’s Most Inspiring People in 2025! Allison’s leadership—as Executive Director of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and Vice President of Environmental Affairs at Wine Institute—exemplifies how conservation and agriculture can go hand in hand.

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GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein

Widespread Opposition for Governor’s Proposal to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project

Leaders of the Legislative Delta Caucus and statewide organizations stood united together today during a press conference to denounce Governor Newsom’s budget proposal to fast-track the Delta Tunnel Project and encourage fellow legislators to oppose any plan to accelerate construction of the $20 billion-plus, destructive tunnel. The project is receiving widespread opposition from leaders throughout the state, especially those in the Delta whose 4 million residents would be most directly impacted. Here’s what they are saying:

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GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein

RRI Stands in Support of the Proposed Sáttítla National Monument

The proposed Sáttítla National Monument in northeastern California represents a vital opportunity to protect one of the state’s most ecologically, culturally, and hydrologically significant regions. Often called the “headwaters of California,” Sáttítla provides fresh water to millions across the state, supporting wildlife, agriculture, and communities from the highlands to the San Francisco Bay.

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GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein

Crane Letter 2024

As we approach our40th anniversary, the RRI team is filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible journey we have undertaken together. When Huey founded his fledgling “think and do” tank in 1985, he had already built an astonishing record of environmental accomplishments.  One of these achievements—saving the Marin Headlands—was honored this year by the National Park Service (NPS).

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GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein

RRI Joins 131 Organizations in Calling for Emergency Disaster Relief Funding

RRI joins a coalition of 132 organizations calling on Congress to pass emergency funding for communities devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The November 2024 letter requests over $44 billion in disaster relief and infrastructure resilience funding while advocating for policy changes to strengthen federal disaster response capabilities.

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GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein

In Memory of Lynn Alexander: Beloved Friend and Force for Nature

In December, Resource Renewal Institute (RRI) lost a wonderful friend and a colleague whose work will have a lasting impact on our organization. Lynn Alexander was a multi-faceted person who often surprised us with her wide range of talents and interests. As a director of large, complex projects for RRI, she was an organizational expert and accomplished leader who brought out the best in all of us.

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GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein GENERAL ADVOCACY Grace Milstein

Environmental Titan Huey D. Johnson Dies at 87

For six decades Huey D. Johnson was a steadfast force for nature, protecting wild rivers and securing millions of acres of land as Western Regional Director of the Nature Conservancy, and later as its president; as founder of the Trust for Public Land and as California’s Secretary of Resources, where he spearheaded “Investment for Prosperity,” a 100-year plan that became a blueprint for sustainability programs worldwide.

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