Press Releases
August 25, 2016
Today we celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service, widely appreciated today as “America’s Best Idea.” Since The Conservation Fund’s founding in 1985, it has been an honor to partner with the National Park Service to advance and grow its vision, at places like Gettysburg National Military Park, Grand Teton National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the over 200 National Parks sites where we have helped protect land. Together, we have protected a total of over 325,000 acres worth $235 million dollars, while also saving the taxpayer over $46 million.
August 23, 2016
ASHEVILLE, N.C.— Today a special celebration was held at America’s most visited unit of the National Park System—the Blue Ridge Parkway—to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. With funding from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), more than 5,300 acres along the Parkway and much of the spectacular views from Waterrock Knob are now permanently protected.
August 5, 2016
LANCASTER & KERSHAW COUNTIES, S.C.—Today South Carolina Senators Vincent Sheheen and Greg Gregory, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and The Conservation Fund joined other state and local officials, community members and private partners to celebrate the completion of an extraordinary effort to conserve more than 14 miles of Lake Wateree shoreline. At an event today at the recently-established Liberty Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA), more than 3,400 acres were dedicated as the Austin Sheheen Sr. Natural Resources Area in memory of the former Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce president and dedicated public servant. Mr. Sheheen not only dedicated his life to public service but also established a legacy for his children and grandchildren, who have so passionately followed in his footsteps.
August 4, 2016
ASPEN, Col.—The meadows that gave rise to the Aspen Meadows Resort are here to stay. The Aspen Institute’s iconic central meadow, Amy’s Meadow, which lies on the edge of Aspen’s West End between the Aspen Meadows Resort and the Aspen Music Tent, was recently conserved in perpetuity through a conservation easement donated to Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT).
July 28, 2016
July 22, 2016
Pocatello, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in partnership with The Conservation Fund and landowners Gordon and Theresa Prouse, has permanently protected 400 acres within Blackfoot River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA). Thanks to $900,000 in funding from America’s premier conservation program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the conservation of this property will enhance public access to the area’s high quality recreational opportunities, such as fishing, camping, hunting and boating.
July 8, 2016
The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit environmental organization, has named Julie G. Barker to its Board of Directors.
Barker is a Director at Boston Consulting Group, where she leads internal consulting and operational re-design efforts for senior leadership. Boston Consulting Group is a worldwide management consulting firm operating in 82 offices and 46 countries, advising clients in private, public and nonprofit sectors.
Barker is a Director at Boston Consulting Group, where she leads internal consulting and operational re-design efforts for senior leadership. Boston Consulting Group is a worldwide management consulting firm operating in 82 offices and 46 countries, advising clients in private, public and nonprofit sectors.
June 13, 2016
Nonprofits and Partners Commit to Building Boone Park West in the Proctor Creek Watershed
ATLANTA—Park Pride, The Conservation Fund and partners announced today a “Commitment to Action” to encourage economic growth and opportunity for those living within Atlanta’s Proctor Creek Watershed at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America Meeting. The neighborhoods within the Proctor Creek Watershed, including Vine City and English Avenue, have long suffered from the negative effects of combined sewer overflows, economic disinvestment, social and educational challenges, and lack of greenspace.
ATLANTA—Park Pride, The Conservation Fund and partners announced today a “Commitment to Action” to encourage economic growth and opportunity for those living within Atlanta’s Proctor Creek Watershed at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America Meeting. The neighborhoods within the Proctor Creek Watershed, including Vine City and English Avenue, have long suffered from the negative effects of combined sewer overflows, economic disinvestment, social and educational challenges, and lack of greenspace.
