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

Historic Rosedale, DC

In the heart of our nation’s capital, the Fund assisted the Rosedale Conservancy and the Potomac Conservancy in preserving one of Washington’s most historic properties, which includes 18th century falling gardens. The partners—supported by more than 100 local families—purchased the Rosedale lawns, which have long served as an informal “village green” for the Cleveland Park neighborhood. The project received the city’s Excellence in Historic Preservation Award for outstanding community involvement.

Regional Scorecard -

Mid-Atlantic


Acres Protected: 323,272
Fair Market Value: $642,049,481
Acquisition Cost: $480,221,029
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 323,272
Bridge Loan Protects Forests Until Funds Can Be Raised

© Larry Laird

When 2,500 acres of Pennsylvania forestland were on the sale block in late 2007, strong interest from developers led local residents to seek assistance from The Conservation Fund. Read more »

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