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World Wildlife Fund Once Again Chooses EcoLogix Group to Provide Support on International Fisheries Assessment
Annapolis, MD (June 1, 2006)
- EcoLogix Group, a professional services company focused on sustainability planning
and creating economic, environmental and social value, has once again been chosen by
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to assist in an important fisheries assessment project
involving the Untied States Agency for International Development (USAID) and several other partners.
WWF, the largest privately supported international
conservation organization in the world, is dedicated to protecting the world's
wildlife and wildlands. As the global leader in safeguarding the world's
environment, including our marine ecosystems, WWF has been asked to participate
in a capture fisheries opportunities assessment in partnership with the USAID to
consider opportunities whereby USAID can contribute to improving management of
fisheries to enhance conservation, ecosystem health and productivity. WWF has
once again chosen EcoLogix Group as the key support provider for this important
project due to the extensive fisheries expertise and experience of the EcoLogix
staff and the long working history between the two organizations. EcoLogix will
be working closely with WWF, USAID, the University of Rhode Island, the
University of Connecticut, and other partners to identify and recommend
specific opportunities for USAID investment in nearshore small-scale marine
and freshwater capture fisheries that contribute to one or more of the Agency's
major mandates, initiatives, or focal areas. A key emphasis in the assessment
will be to summarize issues concerning nearshore fisheries management globally,
and how this can be matched to USAID interests in biodiversity conservation,
poverty reduction, food security, democracy and good governance, and other development objectives.
"Fisheries management is a key issue of our times.
With fish providing more than 20% of the animal proteins consumed by
humans throughout the world, it is imperative that we successfully manage our fish stocks.
However, experts agree that numerous fish species are over harvested to the point of near
collapse and others are well on their way. Seeking opportunities to improve fisheries
management through enhanced conservation, ecosystem health and productivity is a vital
undertaking. USAID has a tremendous impact on world development and anything that EcoLogix
Group can do to improve their knowledge base is extremely important. We are pleased to
have been chosen by WWF to support their participation in this project and look forward
to a continuing and strong relationship on fisheries and other matters of sustainability,"
stated George Chmael II, President of EcoLogix Group.
About EcoLogix Group
Headquartered on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland, and operating in numerous other locations, the EcoLogix team is comprised of professionals with deep experience in all dimensions of sustainability planning services. EcoLogix Group offers a full suite of consulting services necessary to assist clients in transitioning to sustainable operations. These services include Operations Analysis, Sustainability Planning, and Program Implementation which are delivered through the use of a variety of innovative tools. EcoLogix Group is a privately held company that provides valued services to world-leading entities operating in the public, private and non-governmental sectors. Visit EcoLogix Group at www.ecologixgroup.com
for more information.
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