1. Avangrid Foundation announced $140,000 in grants to 15 wildlife rehabilitation centers.
2. The funds will be used for various purposes, including training interns, combatting Avian Influenza, and building new flight cages.
3. The program aims to support wildlife protection and conservation efforts across the country.
The Avangrid Foundation has provided a record total of $140,000 in grants to 15 wildlife rehabilitation centers as part of its Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. The funds will be used to train interns, combat the Avian Influenza, build new flight cages, expand rehabilitation facilities, and more. This program, now in its eighth year, aims to support wildlife protection and conservation efforts, recognizing the impact of climate change on ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The grantees include centers dedicated to marine mammals for the first time, expanding the scope of animal welfare efforts to include a wider range of animals. Each grantee will use the funds for specific projects related to wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts.
With this support from the Avangrid Foundation, wildlife rehabilitation centers across the country will be able to enhance their operational capabilities, expand outreach, and improve their facilities to better care for wildlife. The grants will create a lasting impact on wildlife protection and help build a better future for wildlife across the United States. For more information on the Avangrid Foundation and its initiatives, visit their website. The Avangrid Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of sustainable energy company Avangrid, Inc., which aspires to be a leading sustainable energy company in the United States.