New study tracked large sharks during hurricanes
Dr. Neil Hammerschlag (featured in this article) was funded by the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation to study shark behavior as discussed in this article. The original article is pasted below. […]
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 Foundation Legacy
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
Legacy of HWH, Jr.
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
Meet Our Team
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
CURRENT FEATURED PROJECTS
Determining and Addressing the Causes of Reproductive Failure in Corals in FL and HI
Focus Area: Science
2020 – Using novel techniques developed by Dr. Robert Richmond of the University of Hawaii, scientists will assess the health of coral reefs in Florida and Hawaii with the goal of pinpointing their main stressors with specificity. Ultimately, this will allow resource managers the opportunity to enhance coral populations in their regions by stopping these pollutant stressors at their source.
Field-Scale Estimates of Soil Carbon Based on Modeling and Soil Optical Properties
Focus Area: Science
2020 – Building upon prior grants provided by the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, this project by Ohio State University and Kent State University seeks to assess the quality of soil through imaging. This will enable farmers, scientists, and resource managers to more readily assess carbon sequestration capacity in soil as well as overall soil health at a fraction of the cost.
Rebuilding Coral Populations Through Reefs of Opportunity
Focus Area: Environment
2020 – This funding to the South Florida National Parks Trust will support Biscayne National Park’s efforts to rebuild and restore its coral reef populations, providing habitat for the multitude of species that reside there.
Continuing the Study of Neurodegenerative Disease and Algal Blooms
Focus Area: Science
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.
Stark Sustainable Soil Initiative
Focus Area: Environment
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.
North Canton Heritage Trail
Focus Area: Community
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.
Creating “Media Building-Blocks of Environmental Knowledge” (MBEK) aka the “Ocean Health Voyage”
Focus Area: Education
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.
LATEST NEWS
HWHF Funded Research Shows Increase in Number of Sawfish in Miami Waters
Originally published by EurekAlert! AAAS. Original article available here. Study finds growing numbers of critically endangered sawfish in Miami waters The findings have important implications to better protect this endangered […]
How to Predict the Loss of Coral Reefs: A Podcast with Dr. Les Kaufman
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. […]
The future of American food: A discussion between land and sea.
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 […]