Major Programs

  • Conservation Leadership Network

    National Conservation Traning Center where CLN resides/Photo courtesy USFWS

    “Achieving Common Ground For Our Partners” At The Conservation Fund, we understand that the environment and economy must work in harmony in order to create a sustainable future.  Our Conservation Leadership Network is a team of experts that brings diverse professionals… Read More

  • Freshwater Institute

    Aquaculture research tanks

    From our campus in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, we combine applied research, engineering and economic development skills to show how freshwater resources achieve economic and environmental goals. We work with government, industry, nonprofits and individuals to shape sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions… Read More

  • Go Zero – Plant Trees

    Raindrop on leaf

    What Can You Do To Tackle Climate Change? Go Zero makes it simple for individuals and many companies to measure their carbon dioxide emissions, learn helpful ways to reduce those emissions, and then offset the remainder by planting trees in… Read More

  • Land Trust Loan Program

    View of Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts/Photo by Reggie Hall, TCF

    Some 1,700 land trusts work across America, collectively protecting an estimated one million acres every year. Many land trusts have bold vision, yet tight budgets and competing priorities. We help local conservationists succeed by providing flexible financing and capacity to… Read More

  • Natural Capital Investment Fund

    Natural Capital Investment Fund

    The Natural Capital Investment Fund (NCIF) uses the positive power of business and markets to generate economic, social and environmental returns with every loan we make. Founded in 2001 as a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we provide… Read More

  • Resourceful Communities

    Work boots in a field

    Our rural counties face tremendous challenges.  In North Carolina, Resourceful Communities creates opportunities that preserve the rural landscape, lift people out of poverty and celebrate the state’s unique culture.  Working with a network of 300 grassroots and community organizations across… Read More

  • Strategic Conservation

    Bridge in Houston Texas

    With limited budgets and big plans, land conservation can be tough. Which places get saved? In what order? And why? We offer strategies and tools that government leaders, conservationists, and others need to answer these sorts of questions. Our work… Read More

Our Conservation Strategy