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4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Hay bales on Bradenton Beach safeguard sea turtles
The Brief The 2024 hurricane season washed away sand dunes, sea oats and other vegetation which helped protect nesting sea turtles. Hay bales are now used to help block light and keep turtles on the right track. A female loggerhead sea turtle was recently rescued from inside a swimming pool after bypassing two fences. BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. - Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Not only were homes and businesses destroyed, but were the beach dunes and all the vegetation that helps protect the coastline and the animals that visit the beach, including sea turtles. Right now, as Florida enters peak nesting season, Manatee County came up with a unique idea to protect nesting. OTHER NEWS: Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road Hurricane Helene's storm surge washed away dunes, sea oats and local vegetation. All played a role in protecting sea turtles and their hatchlings from light that can disorient or confuse them. What they're saying "We were all trying to find out about what we could do to help the turtles so we could keep them from getting into the road. We wanted to be proactive, we wanted to be preventative and make sure the turtles were safe," said Kristen Mazzarella, the Executive Director of the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring. The backstory Manatee County Natural Resources came up with the idea. Crews went to work and staked organic, seed-free hay as barriers for the turtles. Seed-free hay ensures nothing will take root on Bradenton Beach that doesn't belong there and helps keep the beach as natural as possible. The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch was pleased with the idea. "The hay bales are here blocking the rock revetments, so the hatchlings can make their way into the rock revetments. Also, it's blocking the adult turtles from getting into the road. There's a lot of areas they'd have direct access into the road, and it's turning them to a different direction," said Mazzarella. With the hay bales now in place, Manatee County and the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch are asking visitors to keep their hands off and let the hay do its job. In keeping the turtles safe through another nesting season with a few new challenges. What's next As of June 5, 2024, the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch documented 149 turtle nests along the beaches of Anna Maria Island. If you find a sea turtle in distress (adult or hatchling), call AMITW at 941-301-8434 or FWC at 888-404-3922. The Source Information was gathered by FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
Malaysian Reserve
24-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Graybar Announces First Quarter Results
Achieves Highest Q1 Net Sales in Company History Begins Deployment of New ERP System ST. LOUIS, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced its first quarter financial results. Graybar, which celebrates its 100th anniversary as an independent company this year, reported $2.95 billion in net sales for the first quarter, an increase of 7.9% over the prior year. This marks the highest first quarter net sales in company history and the third highest net sales in any quarter. Graybar reported $100.9 million in net income for the quarter, a 4.1% decrease compared to the same period last year. The decline was partially attributable to continued investments in Graybar Connect, the company's multi-year transformation project. 'We achieved growth in the first quarter and made significant strides with Graybar Connect,' said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar. 'One key accomplishment was the recent launch of our new ERP system, which will be fully deployed later this year. This marks a major milestone in our ongoing business transformation, designed to keep our company healthy and growing for the future.' In addition to its ERP system implementation, Graybar noted several other achievements during the first quarter of 2025: Offered the Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship for the sixth consecutive year while increasing the award amount to $2,500 (up from $1,000). This scholarship helps individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Recognized as a Top Workplaces USA Award winner by Energage and USA TODAY for the fifth consecutive year. Named to Fortune World's Most Admired Companies List for the 23rd year. Mazzarella added, 'Because of Graybar's unique employee ownership structure, we can invest for the long term, even as we navigate ongoing economic uncertainty. We believe our strategic investments in Graybar Connect will deliver tremendous value for our company and our customers. In addition, we continue to pursue acquisitions and other opportunities to strengthen our capabilities and drive sustained growth.' About GraybarGraybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 350 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network, automate and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. Media Contact:Tim Sommer(314)
