Southeast

Alabama

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:57:27 -0400

The Fund and its partners have protected more than 15,000 acres in Alabama, including Civil War battlefield sites, blufflands for a national preserve, and a long-anticipated trail connecting Alabama to the Appalachian Trail.

Arkansas

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:59:27 -0400

The Conservation Fund has protected nearly 2,000 acres, including historic sites and wildlife habitat, in the state of Arkansas.

Florida

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:52:51 -0500

Florida's natural treasures—from the Everglades to Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—have come to be as fragile as they are magnificent. Thus far the Fund and its partners have protected more than 100,000 acres in the 'Sunshine State.'

Georgia

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:57:06 -0500

By combining techniques that emphasize strategic land-use planning with land protection, the Fund has worked to safeguard more than 85,000 acres of Georgia's important landscapes, waterways, and historic sites.

Kentucky

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:58:54 -0500

Whether permanently protecting a Civil War battlefield or restoring native forests, the Fund's work in Kentucky ensures that the natural resources and historic places that have shaped the state's history continue to thrive as a part of its future. Together with its partners, the Fund has preserved more than 36,000 acres since 1985.

Louisiana

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:59:46 -0500

Louisiana is home to many of the Fund's most significant efforts and achievements in reforestation and carbon sequestration. Including its work to protect and restore Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge and Red River National Wildlife Refuge, the Fund and its partners have helped to safeguard more than 200,000 acres here.

Mississippi

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:03:35 -0500

The Fund's work to protect Civil War battlefield sites in Mississippi highlights its dedication to preserving the state's cultural heritage. With more than 8,000 acres protected in Misssissippi since 1985, the Fund and its partners are upholding both the natural and the historic legacy of the state for generations to come.

North Carolina

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:04:43 -0500

From the Appalachian Trail to the Albemarle Pamlico Estuary, North Carolina's rich natural resources beckon wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Here, the Fund and its partners have worked closely with local communities to integrate conservation, sustainable economic development, and social justice principals to preserve more than 198,000 acres.

Our Response to the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

mcpheeg — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:00:10 -0400

As a land conservation organization, we remain focused on protecting healthy coastal habitat for wildlife throughout the region. While we do not work on the frontlines—fighting the oil washing ashore or assisting animals that have been oiled—we are dedicated to saving and restoring habitat. We invite you to learn more about our response.

South Carolina

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:08:07 -0500

By protecting nearly 150,000 acres in South Carolina, the Fund and its partners have safeguarded key wildlife habitat, popular recreation destinations, and helped to strengthen local economies.

Tennessee

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:08:54 -0500

Thanks to the Fund’s dynamic partnerships in Tennessee, nearly 280,000 acres of the state’s special places—essential to outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife alike—will remain unspoiled for the enjoyment of future generations.

U.S. Virgin Islands

cboseman — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:47:47 -0400

At the Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Fund, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, protected more than 42 acres including 620 feet of oceanfront property, valued at $440,000.