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

Potomac River, MD

One of the few remaining pockets of pristine shoreline along the Potomac River, Douglas Point is a vital link in the Chesapeake’s delicate ecosystem. The property nurtures nearly 1,300 acres of forestland, including wetlands and habitat for wildlife species such as the bald eagle and osprey. Working with Maryland’s GreenPrint Program and the Bureau of Land Management, the Fund helped to acquire and protect this riverside jewel.

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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