Press Releases

May 17, 2023
A photo of Pelican River Forest.

A coalition of conservation, sportsmen and forest management organizations and companies applauded the introduction of the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act of 2023.

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May 3, 2023

A special event will take place in Birmingham, Alabama on May 14 to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the historic Freedom Rides.

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May 2, 2023

The Conservation Fund, America’s leader in land protection, is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacy Funderburke to Georgia State Director.

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April 12, 2023

Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources and The Conservation Fund announced the addition of 309 acres to the Alaska State Parks system within the Kasilof River estuary.

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April 11, 2023

The once-in-a-generation, $25 million investment will support wildlife and catalyze future outdoor recreation opportunities near Denver.

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April 3, 2023

The Conservation Fund and the U.S. National Park Service announced the addition of 963 acres to the preserve portion of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve near Sandstone, West Virginia.

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March 9, 2023

Deal between The Conservation Fund and Nuveen Natural Capital sets the stage for new outdoor recreation.

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March 6, 2023

Initiative protecting nearly 12,000 acres on Canadian border began more than a decade ago.

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February 23, 2023
Conecuh National Forest Gains Critical Land

One of Alabama’s most beautiful and ecologically diverse national forests has gained new protected land.

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February 21, 2023

The historic, 28-acre Jake’s Woods property in Clinton, Georgia will become a new county park open to the public starting in 2024.

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February 6, 2023

The Conservation Fund is pleased to announce the hiring of Abby Spring as Senior Vice President Of Strategic Engagement.

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February 2, 2023

Longwood Gardens and The Conservation Fund have entered into a binding agreement with Granogue Reserve for Longwood to acquire and operate Granogue, a 505-acre estate.

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January 30, 2023

The Archaeological Conservancy has acquired the Egg Mountain Archaeological Site, a late 18th-century settlement in Vermont.

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January 5, 2023

“This important law will allow the critical business of private land conservation to continue in an honest and above-board manner.”

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December 22, 2022

Conservation easements on Pedro Bay Corporation land safeguard cultural, ecological and subsistence resources and block construction of Pebble Mine transportation route.

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December 9, 2022

Building on its earlier work to protect Virginia’s historic Fones Cliffs, The Conservation Fund today announced its acquisition of an additional 964 acres along the Rappahannock River.

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November 23, 2022

The Conservation Fund acquires 6,300 acres in eastern Maine, including important deer wintering habitat.

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November 21, 2022

Inland Woods + Trails and The Conservation Fund partner to expand community recreation, prevent fragmentation of historic working forest

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November 18, 2022

The Conservation Fund will use funding to prioritize at-risk Civil Rights and Black history sites in rural communities across the state

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November 10, 2022

The 178-acre Tynan Ranch, located one-half mile from the current urban growth line of the City of Watsonville, serves as an important buffer between the city and farmland.

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November 1, 2022

The Conservation Fund, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust announced the protection of 3,800 acres along the Altamaha River.

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October 5, 2022

The Conservation Fund assisted the park service, in consultation with the tribes, by securing this land to better experience, interpret and commemorate the place where the Sand Creek Massacre occurred.

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September 24, 2022

Tribal leaders and conservation partners gather at Waterrock Knob to celebrate land conservation achievements.

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September 22, 2022

The state forest will increase recreational access, water quality protections and wildlife habitat in northwestern North Carolina.

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August 30, 2022

Purchase of Pleasant River Headwaters Forest marks 100,000 acres under permanent protection by Appalachian Mountain Club’s Maine Woods Initiative, the most important multi-use recreation and land conservation project in the United States today.

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August 19, 2022

Government, nonprofit partners mark completion of project that conserves private working forest while improving water quality in central New Hampshire

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August 15, 2022

The unique moment is centered upon unprecedented partnership between historic Alabama Black Belt communities and private sector preservation leaders

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August 12, 2022

Last Remnant of Historic Former Black Beaches in Annapolis Saved from Development to become Waterfront Heritage Community Park

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July 26, 2022

Five grassroots organizations use grant funding to help build long-term sustainable solutions for underserved populations

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July 18, 2022

The Conservation Fund to help create affordable opportunities for farmers in the metro region

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July 13, 2022

Partners secure 8,384 acres at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge for wildlife, water quality and recreational access

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June 23, 2022

Formerly at risk of becoming a rail terminal, the historic and culturally valuable site along the Chattahoochee River is now one step closer to being protected as a new city park

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June 7, 2022

Partnership between Band, The Conservation Fund, Indian Land Tenure Foundation restores ownership of 28,089 acres of reservation land lost more than 100 years ago

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June 1, 2022

The Conservation Fund donates 18 acres to Countryside Conservancy for trail extension

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June 1, 2022

Acquisitions in Colorado and Wyoming significantly increase access to public lands

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May 16, 2022

The Conservation Fund purchases portion of 95-year-old scout reservation to preserve wildlife habitat connectivity, climate benefits, recreation opportunities, and continued outdoor learning activities for youth

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May 3, 2022

This is a critical step in future protections for the at-risk Mifflin House property along the Susquehanna River

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April 25, 2022
Drone footage shows a birds eye view of flat agricultural land on Maryland's eastern shore. The left side of the view is wooded, while the right side is agricultural fields.

Conservation easements on two Eastern Shore properties achieve multifaceted mission of environmental and cultural protections, and U.S. Navy operations.

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April 11, 2022
A full and flowing river known as Beebe River surrounded by green trees and foliage in summertime.

The Conservation Fund and the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands announced the completion of a multi-year effort to protect 6,395 acres of forestland and aquatic resources within the Beebe River watershed in central New Hampshire.

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March 24, 2022
A mountain range view in Tennessee's Cumberland Valley with blue mountains in the background and green trees and grasslands in the foreground.

The projects provides a critical link among existing protected areas in Tennessee, including the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park, Cumberland Gap National Historic Park and the Kentucky Ridge State Forest.

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March 2, 2022
Dusk sunlight shines off the snow covered Grand Teton mountains. The trees and grass on the foreground are snow covered and light clouds roll in just above the tree line.

Partners marked the anniversary of Grand Teton National Park's establishment with the acquisition of a 35-acre parcel inside the park’s southwest boundary. The newly protected parcel continues a nearly century-long vision and conservation effort to make Grand Teton whole.

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February 23, 2022
A pink sun sets over the rocky terrain on the Lewis and Clark national historic trail. Green and brown bushes peak up from the rocks.

Conservation organizations, sportsmen and women’s groups, and outdoor recreation groups welcome full implementation of the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA).

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February 17, 2022
An orange sunset sky lays just above a rigid mountaintop in the background. Green and brown desert brush that used to be a golf course is abundant in the foreground.

The Conservation Fund announced its purchase of the 202-acre former Vistoso Golf Course property in Oro Valley, Arizona. Over 600 individuals donated to see this special place protected instead of developed.

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February 9, 2022
Four individuals from the Freshwater Institute stand in front of a Mountaineer Food Bank delivery truck. The three on the left are male and the one on the right is female. They are all wearing sweatshirts and jeans and masks due to the Covid pandemic.

The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute and Mountaineer Food Bank teamed up to provide over 4,000 meals of locally-raised salmon fillets to West Virginians in need.

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January 18, 2022
The Munger Mountain range lays in the background while a thin river and abundant trees take up the foreground.

Partnership advances long-time conservation effort along the Snake River for wildlife, recreation and local economy.

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December 20, 2021
Full green trees fill the mountainsides of a Tennessee valley. The mountains are blue from the fog in the distance.

The Conservation Fund announced the addition of roughly 1,101 acres to the Bear Hollow Mountain Wildlife Management Area in southcentral Tennessee, in partnership with the Open Space Institute, The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

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December 16, 2021
A small black turtle sits on a log next to a green leaf.

The “Gulf of Mexico – Forest to Sea” project will provide a vast buffer of conservation lands for wildlife habitat, water quality and quantity, and resilience against extreme weather and climate change.

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December 15, 2021
A woman in a purple coat hikes through the snowy woods in Maine. A mile marker shows she's on the right trail. There are people hiking ahead of her.

The Sebago Clean Waters coalition advanced protections for the Crooked River headwaters and Portland’s drinking water, while also enhancing trail access and climate resiliency.

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December 15, 2021
A swampy river surrounded by green trees.

The Conservation Fund’s purchase of 8,760 acres adjacent to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge will enhance recreational access to the river, support climate and fire resiliency, and enable longleaf pine habitat restoration.

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November 30, 2021
Aerial view of the former Chattahoochee Brick site in Atlanta

Efforts to acquire and conserve the former Chattahoochee Brick Company site are currently in the works, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced today.

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November 18, 2021
Clouds fall over forested mountaintops. Below runs a thick blue river.

Three entities with strong Northwest ties and deep expertise in timberlands, forest conservation and mill operations have acquired portions of SDS Lumber Company and SDS Co, LLC.

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November 17, 2021
Rolling green hills in the foreground meet forested mountains in the background.

The acquisition includes 21,600-acres acquired by The Wildlands Conservancy and roughly 8,000 acres acquired by national nonprofit The Conservation Fund, in a unique and collaborative conservation victory.

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Street view of the Boone County courthouse in downtown Madison, West Virginia. The building is white and the sky behind it is blue.

USDA award to nonprofit partner The Conservation Fund will help strengthen social, cultural and environmental assets in Madison and Boone County.

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January 6, 2021
Aerial view of a large gorge and small waterfall falling into a pool below.

Over 200 acres on Long Arm Mountain now preserved at Linville Gorge in Pisgah National Forest.

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September 9, 2020
At Loomis Park ranch, a small lake in the foreground is clear and blue. The snowy mountains and tall grasslands are high in the background.

The protection of Loomis Park Ranch conserves historic agricultural uses and wildlife habitat.

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August 17, 2020
A trail marker with white paint leads to a faint trail surrounded by high green grasslands.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, and Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC announced a conservation stewardship agreement that will advance work to manage and protect the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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June 10, 2020
Two people sit below a large oak tree on short green grass. They are sitting in front of a large blue lake with mountains in the background.

Volkswagen of America and The Conservation Fund announced the winners of the Volkswagen Community Grant Program.

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April 7, 2020
Aerial view of the Perdido River and surrounding wetlands.

Effort advances land conservation goals along the Perdido River for wildlife habitat and public recreation a decade after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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September 26, 2019
Aerial view of multi-color tree tops.

The Conservation Fund announced the closing of a first-of-its-kind offer of ten-year green bonds totaling $150 million. Proceeds from the bonds will be used to increase the scale of the Fund’s “Working Forest Fund®”, dedicated to mitigating climate change, strengthening rural economies and protecting natural ecosystems through the permanent conservation of at-risk working forests.

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September 13, 2019
View of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a small town in the valley below.

The Conservation Fund and the Maggie Valley Sanitary District have embarked on a multi-year effort to protect the headwaters of Campbell Creek and Jonathan Creek in Haywood County. Today’s event celebrates the completion of the first phase of the conservation effort, which totals more than 700 acres within the watershed.

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September 3, 2019
Flat grassy meadow in the foreground meets rolling blue hills in the background and cloudy blue skies.

Largest conservation acquisition in Lehigh Valley history reaches finish line thanks to collaboration and support from more than a dozen private and public partners.

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September 3, 2019
Aerial view of multi-colored treetops.

The Conservation Fund announced today that it is commencing an offering of taxable Green Bonds of approximately $100 to $150 million. Proceeds from the offering will be used primarily to increase the scale of its “Working Forest Fund®” conservation initiative, dedicated to mitigating climate change, strengthening rural economies and protecting natural ecosystems by the permanent conservation of at-risk forest landscapes.

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August 26, 2019
Aerial view of the Lake Erie Islands surrounded by blue water. The land is covered in brown trees with a few building on it.

The protection of 4.4 acres on Middle Bass Island increases recreation opportunities and improves wildlife habitat.

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July 10, 2019
Rushing river downstream is blue and white, surrounded by rocks and thin trees.

Partnership with the State and The Conservation Fund opens new public recreational access, secures habitat for endangered species and protects ecologically sensitive forest in the Cumberland Plateau.

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July 1, 2019
Grassy green bushes meet a thin line of trees at this state park.

Newly protected property expands opportunities for hiking, fishing and wildlife life-viewing.

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June 28, 2019
Overlook view of the Rappahannock River. Two trees frame the left and right sides of the photo.

The decade-long effort preserves an iconic landmark of the Rappahannock Tribe while ensuring permanent protection and public access.

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June 18, 2019
Fingers hold up a bright red strawberry with green top leaves. A blurred out crop row is in the background.

A local non-profit has teamed up with The Conservation Fund to purchase farmland and then resell it with a conservation easement that forever protects the land as farmland.

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May 22, 2019
Three tall trees sprout out of marshy wetlands.

4,113-acre addition provides important habitat for migratory birds, while helping to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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May 6, 2019
An arid and empty field of grassland meets a cloudy blue sky.

Historic project preserves working agricultural landscape, protects the mission of Cannon Air Force Base, and provides added conservation benefits for wildlife.

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May 2, 2019
View of a snowy Dome Mountain.

The 160-acre addition will expand the region’s protected habitat for elk, mule deer, antelope and other wildlife.

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April 30, 2019
A group of conservations pose in front of the Susquehanna River.

Over 20 years ago, an ambitious effort began to protect the Susquehanna Riverlands, a state-designated conservation landscape encompassing the wooded gorge between York and Lancaster Counties. This land protection journey began with a 1990s study funded by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and The Conservation Fund.

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April 26, 2019
Aerial view of the rivers at Bon Secour refuge that flow into the Gulf of Mexico.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Conservation Fund and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources dedicated newly conserved property at the Little Point Clear Unit of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The addition of this land to the Refuge will expand public recreational capabilities for fishing, wildlife viewing, photography, boating, paddling, and other opportunities enjoyed by more than 120,000 visitors a year.

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April 30, 2019

Eagle County, Colorado and The Conservation Fund announced the transfer of two popular recreational sites adjacent to the Upper Colorado River to Bureau of Land Management, ensuring the continued availability of safe public access for boating, fishing and other forms of recreation.

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April 2, 2019
Hands hold a brook trout out of a stream. The fish has white spots and an orange belly.

The Conservation Fund's Freshwater Institute and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources commit to combatting loss of WV's state fish and increasing success of Brook Trout reintroduction efforts.

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March 13, 2019
Brown grass in the foreground is met with brown rolling hills in the background at Cherokee National Forest.

Today The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, announced the addition of 186 acres to the Cherokee National Forest, located at the tri-corner area of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

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March 12, 2019
Bouler Creek flows in Colorado. Green mountains linger in the background.

In a historic demonstration of bipartisan governing, the U.S. Congress and the President have enacted the “John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act” (S. 47) that includes permanent reauthorization of America’s most critical conservation program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

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March 5, 2019
Green mountain ridge in New Hampshire.

With facilitating support from The Conservation Fund, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) purchased approximately 3,181 acres of land in Newport, Croydon, and Grantham.

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February 20, 2019
CSX Grantee, Pathfinder Village

Program sponsored by CSX provides funding to local organizations in nine states to improve healthy food distribution in underserved communities.

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February 11, 2019

Conserved property will enhance efforts to provide public access to six miles of shoreline

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January 31, 2019

Conserved property will enhance efforts to provide public access to six miles of shoreline

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January 4, 2019

Land Preservation Protects Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Home of Lost Colony Outdoor Drama

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January 2, 2019
Scenic view of Grand Bay in Mississippi

Natural Resource Damage Assessment Funding Enables Protection of Coastal Habitat at Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge and National Estuarine Research Reserve.

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November 29, 2018
Young longleaf pine trees on Coastal Headwaters Forest

Conservation easement is the first step in a collaborative effort to reestablish and protect longleaf pine forest habitat on privately-owned land near the Gulf of Mexico.

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September 6, 2018
Aerial view of Eklutna Dam removal

Historic effort to remove the Lower Eklutna River dam in Southcentral Alaska allows salmon passage upstream for the first time in nearly 90 years.

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August 21, 2018
Elk bugling in western North Carolina

Ongoing conservation efforts secure elk habitat and water resources while providing economic development opportunities in Western North Carolina.

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April 26, 2018
Scenic view of former Camp Hidden Falls in Pennsylvania

Camp Hidden Falls near Dingmans Ferry is permanently protecting it from development as part of the National Park Service’s Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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April 18, 2018
Man in boat on Minnesota lake in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

The Conservation Fund's purchase of 8,000 acres is the first step in providing long-term revenue for public schools, expanding recreational access and preserving Minnesota's wood basket.

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March 23, 2018
Man on horse with FLTFA Reauthorization text

FLTFA Reauthorization Coalition applauds the U.S. Congress and president for permanently reauthorizing successful land exchange program in the West.

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February 15, 2018
Farmers market of CSX Granteed, Greensgrow

CSX-funded Grant Program for Transporting Healthy Food provides funding for 21 organizations to better distribute healthy food to underserved communities.

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December 19, 2017
West Virgina bull elk

The Conservation Fund and the State complete the protection of 32,000 acres, marking an 80th Anniversary success of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration program.

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October 16, 2017
Trees on Sansavilla property in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced the closing of the final phase of land purchased from The Conservation Fund for the Sansavilla Wildlife Management Area.

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August 1, 2017
Scenic view of Cowee Forest with fall foliage

Known as Cowee Forest, the acquired lands provide critical connections to existing conserved areas and recreational resources, including access to the Taconic Crest Trail and the Rensselaer Plateau.

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October 21, 2016
Bat near cave gates at Sodalis Nature Preserve

A celebration was held at the Sodalis Nature Preserve in Hannibal, Missouri, which features habitat for federally endangered Indiana bats.

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April 16, 2015
Row of pines in Brunswick Forest, North Carolina

The initiative will conserve more than 36,000 acres of working forestland in Maine and North Carolina, ensuring these forests stay forests and any timber on the land is harvested sustainably.

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January 21, 2015
Scenic view of Tolland Ranch within Colorado's South Boulder Creek Watershed

Conservation of the historic 3,334-acre Toll property protects drinking water sources for Boulder and Denver, improves forest management and enhances recreational opportunities.

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