The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation takes a leadership role in funding unique opportunities that provide solutions to issues related to the community, science, education and environment.
The Hoover legacy stems from a long history of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community leadership ignited by William H. “Boss” Hoover in 1870 when Boss Hoover founded The Hoover Company… Read More
Herbert W. Hoover, Jr., led the effort to create Biscayne National Monument, now Biscayne National Park. Located within sight the metropolis of Miami, Florida and comprised of 95% water, Biscayne… Read More
Elizabeth Lacey Hoover is the daughter of Herbert W. Hoover Jr. She embodies the long family tradition of community service, entrepreneurial skill, and teaching the next generation to preserve… Read More
2020 – Scientists at the University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank will continue to study the linkages between BMAA, a blue-green algal toxin, and neurodegenerative disease. By analyzing donor brain tissue, this study will build upon long-term funding from HWHF investigating the link between blue-green algae and brain disease.
2020 – Dr. Joseph Ortiz at Kent State University, in partnership with SkyTruth, receives funding to monitor toxic algal blooms in Lake Okeechobee utilizing Google Earth Engine and spectral decomposition methods. Toxic algal blooms can unexpectedly shock a community and disrupt its ability to obtain clean water, as these blooms can lead to liver disease, kill pets, and even cause neurodegenerative disease. With this technology, communities can receive notice further in advance as to whether to expect a toxic algal bloom so they can take action to protect themselves as well as action to prevent additional algal blooms in the future.
2019 – HWHF is providing funding to The Ohio State University to conduct groundbreaking soil health research under the direction of world-renowned soil scientist Rattan Lal in Stark County. On-farm studies will assess the impact of agronomic management for restoration of soil health on crop yield and nutritional quality. Improved management practices, including conservation agriculture with and without cover crops, and with and without use of farmyard manure, will be implemented. The project will produce globally relevant outcomes by adding new insights to the literature on assessing the carbon footprint of small landholder production systems.
2019 – Funding was provided to Nova Southeastern University to collect the spawn and rear the larvae of corals rescued ahead of disease in the Florida Reef Tract. Funding was used to build a mass-scale larval rearing system that will be used in efforts to restore coral reefs for years to come.
2019 – Funding was provided to the North Canton Heritage Society for the installation of seven permanent signs spread throughout the city of North Canton. These signs showcase important historical events and contributions of local residents and organizations throughout history, including the impact of The Hoover Company and family.
2018 – HWHF provides funding to Malone University to allow groups of students to travel to south Florida to participate in world-class marine conservation experiences. Students observe manatees with Buddy Powell of Sea to Shore Alliance, collect and learn about the problem of marine debris in Biscayne National Park, and participate in shark tagging expeditions with Neil Hammerschlag and the University of Miami Shark Research and Conservation Lab. Upon returning from their trip, students share their experiences with Stark County residents, conveying how their lives in Ohio can impact the oceans.
2014 – HWHF funds the development and creation of the online course “Ocean Health Voyage,” an innovative educational online platform that weaves a modular syllabus with adventurous documentary-style films. The educational cinematic experience features marine researchers on-site from field locations, above and underwater, as they teach fundamental ocean science and shine a light on the real-life complexities of working with stakeholders, finding solutions for balancing resource consumption, and conservation. This course is offered to members of the Hemispheric University Consortium, bringing the course from the United States to 6 other countries – Universidad Austral in Argentina, Universidad de los Andes in Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic, Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico, and Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Peru.
HWHF funded scientist, Dr. Les Kaufman, was recently a guest on the Film the Change podcast where he discussed the importance of coral reef ecosystems and the threats they face. […]
By Paul Greenberg, David Brandt and Lance Nacio 8/4/2020 If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, goes the saying. Pre-2020, many people who produce this nation’s food might have argued that […]
Originally published by the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Original article available here. Lost Cities, interactive coral documentary, wins awards and recognition Posted on May 21, 2020 by Marcie Grabowski The interactive […]
Originally published by Farm and Dairy. Original article available here. Ohio State scientist Rattan Lal wins World Food Prize June 12, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ohio — A soil scientist at Ohio […]
