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Civil War Battlefield Conservation, NM

The Conservation Fund's Civil War Battlefield Campaign works in partnerships to protect our nation's hallowed ground, to provide comprehensive information on the 384 principal Civil War battlefields, designated by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, and to honor those that fought and died in the war.

The Campaign has, with its partners, protected historic sites in 73 projects in 13 states, protecting more than 8,100 acres.

New Mexico Battlefield Conservation Projects

Glorieta Pass, NM

A grant from The Gilder Foundation enabled The Conservation Fund to work with the owners of historic land on the Glorieta Pass battlefield in the Pecos National Historical Park. The Fund used its Southwest Revolving Fund, established by grants from the Hoblitzelle and Summerlee Foundations, and a loan from the National Park Trust to purchase more than 100 acres of hallowed ground here.  Read more>
Regional Scorecard - Southwest
Acres Protected: 1,140,590
Fair Market Value: $154,293,634
Acquisition Cost: $129,570,187
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 1,140,590
Spotlight - East Texas

Texas Pineywoods

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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