© From "The C&O Canal" by Dorothy Camagna

Redden State Forest, DE

Complementing Governor Ruth Ann Minner’s Livable Delaware Initiative, The Conservation Fund joined with the state of Delaware to conserve 755 acres of working forestland in the heart of the Delaware Estuary. These thriving loblolly pine forests will safeguard wildlife habitat, enhance water quality and provide jobs for local residents. Support for the project was provided through the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program and the Centex Land Legacy Fund.

Regional Scorecard -

Mid-Atlantic


Acres Protected: 317,069
Fair Market Value: $589,751,436
Acquisition Cost: $434,248,541
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 317,069
Spotlight - Captain John Smith National Historic Water Trail

Replica of Capt. John Smith's shallopThe Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail provides an unforgettable water journey tracing American history and provide first-hand experience of the Chesapeake's rich natural resources. Read more>

Recent press
A Goodly Bay Rediscovered, Washington Post (4/23)

How the Fund Can Help You

From government agencies to corporations, from private landowners to land trusts and local communities, the Fund's partners seek our expertise to:

Pledge to our Donors
The Conservation Fund donation policy:

Donor Committment

  • Safeguard privacy
  • Exceed industry standards
  • Limit mailings
  • Ensure gifts directly support conservation