Press Releases

May 17, 2023

A coalition of conservation, sportsmen and forest management organizations and companies applauded the introduction of the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation will fill a critical gap and help keep private forestland intact and sustainably managed for timber, allowing the lands to continue providing numerous benefits to rural and urban communities.

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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. Hosted by national environmental nonprofit, The Conservation Fund, and other historic preservation partners, the event will include firsthand accounts from some of the Freedom Riders themselves who heeded the call to continue the Freedom Rides after the attacks in Anniston and Birmingham in 1961.

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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. Known as the Dinosaur Parcel for its unique shape, the site has long been prioritized for conservation.

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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, National Park Service celebrate addition of 963 acres.

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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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