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Brighton State Park, VT

The forested mountains, fast-running rivers, and clear lakes of Brighton State Park offer a striking mix of conservation and recreation benefits. Working with The Nature Conservancy, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, and Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, the Fund acquired more than 450 acres to expand the park’s camping area and safeguard habitat for moose, deer, and bear.

Regional Scorecard - Northeast
Acres Protected: 972,031
Fair Market Value: $220,827,110
Acquisition Cost: $178,299,769
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 972,031
Spotlight - Adirondack Forests

Adirondacks

In one of the largest land conservation projects in New York state history, the Fund and its partners protected 257,000 acres of forestland - conserving sensitive wildlife habitat, protecting water quality and benefiting the Adirondack Region’s economy.
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