Press Releases
November 17, 2015
ODESSA, Del.—One of the state’s most rapidly developing areas lies in the heart of the Delaware Bay’s fragile coastal zone. Now a significant section of this sensitive ecological region has been conserved thanks to private funding and an exceptional partnership.
November 4, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va.—The Conservation Fund today announced funding for five projects that support the priorities of Florida’s four Big Bend counties—Dixie, Jefferson, Levy, and Taylor. The region will receive over $85,000 in funding through the Big Bend Seed Grant program and leverage an additional $240,000 in impact. Together, these projects will support the forestry industry's need for workforce development, ensure sustainable and productive fisheries with oyster reef rehabilitation and spotted sea trout harvests, and facilitate nature-based tourism through a new shellfish trail and wildlife watching opportunities.
October 28, 2015
Shepherdstown, W.V.—The Natural Capital Investment Fund (NCIF)— a green business lender supporting locally-owned enterprises in Central Appalachia and the Southeast— has received a $99,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance farm-to-fork delivery and expand the supply and selection of local produce between wholesale markets in West Virginia, Ohio and Southwest Virginia. The Local Food Promotion Program grant, provided through USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, and an additional $33,000 of matching funds will help farmers, processors, cooperative groceries and food hubs and retailers meet growing demand for local food, improve distribution channels and build strong and profitable businesses.
October 22, 2015
Media Statement by Larry Selzer, President & CEO, The Conservation Fund
“The Conservation Fund applauds Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Dean Heller (R-NV) for introducing bipartisan legislation to permanently reauthorize the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA), a critical western lands program that funds strategic conservation efforts, increases public access for public lands, supports economic development and consolidates land ownership. Original cosponsors include Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Jon Tester (D-MT), Steve Daines (R-MT), Ron Wyden (D-WY) and James Risch (R-ID).
“The Conservation Fund applauds Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Dean Heller (R-NV) for introducing bipartisan legislation to permanently reauthorize the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA), a critical western lands program that funds strategic conservation efforts, increases public access for public lands, supports economic development and consolidates land ownership. Original cosponsors include Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Jon Tester (D-MT), Steve Daines (R-MT), Ron Wyden (D-WY) and James Risch (R-ID).
October 21, 2015
ATLANTA—Today Mayor Kasim Reed joined residents, partners, foundations and businesses to celebrate the opening of the first park in Atlanta’s English Avenue neighborhood. Inspired, driven and built by community members wanting to improve their environment, local economy and quality of life, Lindsay Street Park is now a place of pride that provides cleaner water and a safer, more welcoming place for kids to play and neighbors to gather.
October 12, 2015
Media Statement by Mikki Sager, The Conservation Fund Vice President and Director of the Resourceful Communities Program
“The Conservation Fund congratulates Reverend Richard Joyner, Founder and Director of Conetoe Family Life Center, for being named one of 10 finalists for CNN’s Hero of the Year. This annual honor recognizes individuals whose passion to help others has changed the world. Reverend Joyner’s innovative, self-help work deserves national attention for its effectiveness in addressing chronic health problems, improving nutrition and educational performance of local youth, as well as growing leadership and a strong community through a 25-acre community farm.
“The Conservation Fund congratulates Reverend Richard Joyner, Founder and Director of Conetoe Family Life Center, for being named one of 10 finalists for CNN’s Hero of the Year. This annual honor recognizes individuals whose passion to help others has changed the world. Reverend Joyner’s innovative, self-help work deserves national attention for its effectiveness in addressing chronic health problems, improving nutrition and educational performance of local youth, as well as growing leadership and a strong community through a 25-acre community farm.
October 7, 2015
ERWIN, Tenn.—ARLINGTON, Va. Thanks to contributions from U-Haul and its customers, more than 12,500 native trees will be planted across 23 acres at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) through The Conservation Fund’s Go Zero® program. The new forests will provide important habitat for the migratory birds and a variety of other wildlife along Maryland’s Eastern shore.
October 6, 2015
The Ruth Coltrane Cannon Award, North Carolina's most prestigious preservation award, is presented to an individual or organization that has made contributions of statewide significance to historic preservation in North Carolina.
