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Give a Greener Future

Mr. Moye with cattle

We help farmers work more sustainably. With our support, Mr. Moye launched an organic dairy farm.

 

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Freshwater Quiz

Learn about our Freshwater Institute.

 

 



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Organic Bouquet

Purchase The Morning Star Bouquet from Organic Bouquet and they'll donate 5% of the proceeds to the Fund!



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Add Your Mark, Leave Your Thank You

Post a "thank you" on Biolage's site and they will donate $1 to the Fund—it's that simple!

Four Stars and an A +

We earn four stars from Charity Navigator and an A+ from the
American Institute for Philanthropy.

 

Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity
A+ from the American Institute for Philanthropy

Gulf Coast Oil Spill

pelicansLike you, we are greatly concerned about the recent oil spill in the Gulf Coast. Learn about our response to the spill and our efforts in the region here.

We're Celebrating 25 Years. . .

What have we accomplished?

Forestry
Redwood treesAmerica’s forests shelter wildlife, provide jobs, trap carbon and more. But our privately owned forests are for sale. We’re leading efforts to save this treasured landscape.

 

Forestry Hub Page

 

North Coast Forest
Conservation Initiative

 

National Community Forestry Service Center

 

Hoke Community Forest, North Carolina

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The Fund in Action
Florida's Three Sisters Springs
We worked for more than two years to conserve this ecological marvel that is home to more than 150 endangered manatees.
About the project >>

 

Minnesota's Largest Land Conservation Deal
Ten years in the making, we helped protect more than 187,000 acres of forests, wetlands and shoreline.
Learn more >>

 

Meet Curtis Branch
NCIF helped Curtis Branch shift to more profitable and sustainable farming methods.
His story >>

 

Climate Change: Global Problem, Local Solutions
We offer insights into the climate challenges facing America. Check out our glossary of terms and links to useful resources.
Learn more >>

 

FLTFA Reauthorization
The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA):
Find out what it is and why it is important.
Learn More >>

 

Desktop Wallpaper
Download images from in and around places we help protect!  Check back every Monday for a new featured image.


Dock in the Chesapeake Bay

Solomon's Island, Chesapeake Bay, MD
Photo: Brian Lorraine, Flickr

 

Many people will enjoy the last weeks of summer on the Chesapeake Bay. The watershed has 11,684 miles of coastline along the main Bay and tidal tributaries and the land-to-water ratio is higher than any estuary in the world. Our conservation efforts focus on projects in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.  Learn More about our Chesapeake Bay Initiative >>

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Photo Galleries: Places We Protect

 

Grand Tetons in Wyoming

 

Take a tour of some of the landscapes we've worked to protect and learn more about our projects.

 

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Upcoming Courses and Events

September 13-17, 2010
Strategic Conservation Planning Using the Green Infrastructure Approach

National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), Shepherdstown, WV


 

October 25-29, 2010
Recirculating Aquaculture: Water Reuse for Intensive Fish Culture

This four-and-a-half day course presented will cover the fundamentals of design and management of water reuse systems.

National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV


 

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    Upcoming Event!

    Nashville Naturally: Creating, Enhancing and Preserving the Places That Matter

    The Fund is leading the development of an Open Space Plan for Nashville. Do you live in the Nashville area? Come give your input on the future of Nashville's natural and cultural resources.

    When:  Wednesday, September 15th from 10am to 3pm

    Where: Nashville Farmer's Market

    Click here to download event information.