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Mississippi

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.

Civil War Battlefield Conservation, MS

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.  Read more>

Mississippi River Revolving Fund

Thanks to a lead grant from the McKnight Foundation, the $2.9 million Mississippi River Revolving Fund was established in 1994 to aid in the protection of wetlands, wildlife habitat, working landscapes, greenways and other natural areas in the ten states of the Mississippi River Corridor - from Minnesota to Louisiana.   Read more>

Wolf River Marsh, MS

The Conservation Fund worked with the state of Mississippi and the Wolf River Conservation Society to acquire 1,000 acres of lush wetlands and dense forests along the Wolf River corridor.  Read more>
Regional Scorecard - Southeast
Acres Protected: 883,422
Fair Market Value: $1,589,493,052
Acquisition Cost: $1,081,483,108
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 883,422
Spotlight - North Carolina

Mary and Nelson James at the Raleigh Farmer's Market
Resourceful Communities and Family Farms

In North Carolina, farm families such as Mary and Nelson James have joined with the Fund's Resourceful Communities Program to cherish traditions, save farmland and sustain their community for future generations.
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