The Fund helps local, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations acquire property from willing sellers to protect open space, wildlife habitat, public recreation areas, river corridors and historic places. The Fund acts as an honest broker, facilitating transactions to protect critical conservation lands or to dispose of surplus real estate to generate revenue for conservation activities. Our expertise in real estate guarantees the efficient use of contributed funds and the most effective conservation outcomes. Learn more about how we apply our expertise through our land and water conservation services.
Through vision, investment and leadership, the Fund and its partners are helping to revitalize small towns in underserved areas, preserve the local character of gateway communities and finance high-potential natural resource-based businesses. Learn more about how we apply our expertise through our community and economic development programs.
Building the knowledge and capacity of current and future conservation leaders is critical to achieving local, regional and national conservation goals. Since 1998 the Fund's Conservation Leadership Network (CLN), a strategic alliance of non-governmental, public and private sector partners, has provided training to professionals and organizations committed to conservation. Through courses, workshops, seminars and conferences, the Network provides an important vehicle for developing a more effective American conservation community. Learn more about how we apply our expertise to provide training and education opportunities for conservation leaders.
Fresh water is one of our most important natural resources. Since 1987 The Conservation Fund's Freshwater Institute has built a research team of top scientists, engineers and technology experts to develop and validate solutions for the sustainable use of our nation’s water resources. Learn more about how the Freshwater Institute uses applied science to advance conservation goals.
Financing is critical to achieving conservation goals. The Conservation Fund advances natural resource protection with its Revolving Fund and the Natural Capital Investment Fund, provide critical funds for land conservation and rural small business development. Learn more about how we apply our expertise through our conservation financing programs.
The Fund's Land Advisory and Conservation Planning Services provide customized tools for foundations, corporations, federal and state agencies, land trusts, and local governments to achieve their conservation objectives. The Fund provides a team of top-notch professionals that provide conservation strategies with clarity and focus. Learn more about how we apply our land use planning expertise through our land advisory, strategic conservation and mitigation and restoration services.
Dubbed the "biological crossroads of North America," Big Thicket attracts hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy its lush forests, cypress swamps, creeks and bayous. We now have the opportunity to protect the forests of Big Thicket and celebrate the cultural and historic treasures of the Texas Pineywoods region.
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From government agencies to corporations, from private landowners to land trusts and local communities, the Fund's partners seek our expertise to:
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