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We work to support landowner-led conservation at a West-wide scale. Here's what we mean: ☑ Last year, Western Landowners Alliance worked with placed-based, landowner-led collaboratives to secure more than $4.5 million in funds for watershed restoration.   ☑ We negotiated with the USDA to get $22 million in commitments to support conflict reduction practices in areas where wolf and grizzly bear populations are expanding.   ☑ We helped landowners earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in habitat lease payments through the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program and Wyoming's migratory big game conservation program, and got the program expanded to Idaho and Montana! 🔆 Our place-based partners rely on us to help break ground on real, impactful conservation efforts that support working lands. But we can't do it without you. Please give now and 2x your impact today! https://wla.social/match24

“Walder Foundation is proud to support this important partnership which advances nature-based solutions that benefit biodiversity and communities in the Chicago region. This work will help mitigate the negative effects of climate change in some of Chicago’s most impacted communities while boosting access to safe green spaces, restoring critical habitats, and enhancing community health. By demonstrating multiple benefits, these projects can serve as a catalyst for advancing nature-based solutions across the region.” — Jack Westwood, Senior Program Director, Environmental Sustainability

Some positive conservation news for the Chicago-Calumet River watersheds 🌱💚🌱 NFWF and partners announced six projects selected to receive $2.1 million in grant funding to enhance habitat and greenspace throughout the Chicago-Calumet region. Projects supported by these grants will protect and conserve fish and wildlife habitat, reduce stormwater runoff, engage most-impacted communities in restoration activities, and improve access to greenspace. We can’t wait to see the results! https://loom.ly/GQjCXYg The Chi-Cal River Fund is a partnership among NFWF and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service, BNSF Railway, Cleveland-Cliffs, Salesforce, Crown Family Philanthropies, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Hunter Family Foundation, the The Joyce Foundation, and the Walder Foundation. 📷: Kayakers in Chicago. Photo courtesy of Shedd Aquarium. #chicago #river #conservation #environment #wildlife

This week, my thoughts have been with Texas as wildfires ravage the state, consuming over 1 million acres and claiming the lives of at least 10,000 cattle and the immeasurable loss of wildlife. Entire families and communities are facing the heartbreaking loss of their homes and ways of life. In 2021, I traversed the Texas panhandle in my RV, camping at Caprock Canyons State Park, the home of the Texas bison herd. Once, up to 60 million bison roamed North America, but in the 1870s, overhunting had reduced their numbers to less than 1,000. During this "Great Slaughter," visionaries like Mary Ann Goodnight stepped forward. Their efforts to conserve the bison through the late 19th century laid the groundwork for the recovery of bison populations across North America, showcasing the power of determined conservation efforts. The story of the bison's recovery is a testament to what we can achieve with focused action and a commitment to conservation. In the face of current challenges like the Texas wildfires, it begs the question: How can we apply this same dedication to care for our planet today? How do we move towards sustainable practices that can rejuvenate and preserve our environment? Mary Ann Goodnight's legacy is a call to action. Each environmental challenge, each wildfire, presents us with a choice: Do we revert to practices that endanger our planet, or do we seize the opportunity to rethink and reshape our relationship with the land? What steps will you take to contribute to a sustainable and resilient future? >> If you'd like to learn how you can take action, I invite you to PlanetSmart Finance Fest. See the link in the comments. #climatechange #wildfires #climatejustice

Announcement: Funding Opportunity: 2024 Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Partners Funding Summary: For the sixth consecutive year, USDA's Forest Service and the River Network announced funding availability for nonprofit and Tribal organizations working on or planning for stewardship activities on Forest Service-administered Wild & Scenic Rivers (WSR) and surrounding lands. Wild and Scenic Rivers are free-flowing rivers and help preserve recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, and cultural heritage. $200,000 is available for projects submitted by May 31, 2024. Why it matters: Preserving WSRs reflects the importance of outdoor spaces in our daily mental and physical well-being and fosters greater stewarding of these rivers for the future. This funding expands the diversity of organizations working with the Forest Service and ensures the protection of designated rivers and streams (including cultural, historic, recreational, and fish and wildlife values). For more information go to bit.ly/WSRSPF24! #indigenousag #nativeag #nativeagriculture #tribalag

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the exclusive Grantor’s only BBQ party on Sunday, September 8th! The event was a tremendous success, and we truly enjoyed connecting with you in such a lovely and relaxed atmosphere. We were glad to hear your stories and feedback about why you protected your land. Grantors play an essential role in Owl Creek Conservancy, and it’s no exaggeration to say that we couldn't achieve our goals without your support! What is a Grantor you ask? A Grantor is a landowner who has decided to protect their land via a conservation easement. What is a conservation easement? It is a legally binding agreement between a landowner and a nonprofit land trust (like us!) that limits inappropriate development of a property. The easement is designed to protect the land's conservation values, such as scenic views, wildlife habitat, or agricultural land. Interested in conserving your land? Drop us a line, give us a call or visit our website for more info. You can find our contact information by clicking the link in our bio. #knoxcountyohio #LandConservation #PreserveNature #ProtectOurLand #RuralOhio #LandTrust #SaveOurLand #ConservationMatters #PreservingOhio #GreenSpaces #SustainableLand #ProtectOpenSpace #PreserveRuralAmerica #ConservationOhio #LandPreservation #OhioLandTrust #SustainOurLand #KeepOhioGreen #FarmLandConservation #ProtectWildlife #RuralLandTrust

The California Council of Land Trusts (CCLT) is thrilled to announce nearly $2M in funding to 23 organizations as part of the Project Advancement Grants for projects that advance the goals of the State of California described in Pathways to 30x30 (30x30) and the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy (NWLCSS). CCLT received 50 applications, with requests of almost $5 million for a maximum of $2 million in reimbursable grants for this first round of funding. Grants have been awarded to: 🌲 40 Acre Conservation League 🌲 American River Conservancy 🌲 Anderson Valley Land Trust 🌲 Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy 🌲 Big Sur Land Trust 🌲 California Rangeland Trust 🌲 Eastern Sierra Land Trust 🌲 Gaviota Coast Conservancy 🌲 Lake County Land Trust 🌲 Land Trust of Napa County 🌲 Land Trust of Santa Cruz County 🌲 Mendocino Land Trust 🌲 MOTHER LODE LAND TRUST 🌲 Native American Land Conservancy 🌲 Ojai Valley Land Conservancy 🌲 Oswit Land Trust 🌲 Placer Land Trust 🌲 Sanctuary Forest 🌲 Sempervirens Fund 🌲 Sequoia Riverlands Trust 🌲 Siskiyou Land Trust 🌲 Tataviam Land Conservancy “CCLT’s Project Advancement program is providing direct solutions to remove barriers to the advancement and acceleration of conservation, restoration and equity in California. Congratulations to all of the recipients.” — Bridget Fithian, CCLT Board Chair Generous support for this grant program is provided by the Wildlife Conservation Board. Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4ffSvP5

In continued efforts to steward the land and the people we impact every day, we are excited to announce that more than 3,700 acres of forestland in Boundary County, Idaho, will remain working lands in perpetuity while securing new recreation opportunities. This project was a great team effort between the Idaho Department of Lands Forest Legacy Program, The Nature Conservancy, Idaho Fish and Game, USDA Forest Service, and Molpus Woodlands Group. “These conservation easements are a good example of a public-private partnership bringing benefit to the region by ensuring these lands continue to contribute to the broader economy while also securing public recreational access in perpetuity,” said Tom Sarno, Global Head of Timberland Investments at Manulife. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eacuVbCJ #SustainableForestry #ImpactInvesting #NaturalResources

TALT is the only land trust in the state to focus solely on the conservation of agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, or natural resources. Hear from TALT Chairman, Russell Marshall, on why we value the work we do so much. https://lnkd.in/g_hHNu9E

Word keeps spreading about the new state park at River Partners’ former Dos Rios Ranch Preserve near Modesto. On NPR's “All Things Considered” show, host Ailsa Chang shared that, “…stepping into this park is like stepping into a time machine, where the land has been restored to a semblance of what it used to look like centuries ago…” The 1,600-acre Dos Rios is the largest public-private floodplain restoration project in California history, has been dubbed a "park of the future," and delivers critical wins for the state's environment and communities. Those benefits include improved flood safety for vulnerable communities, increased water supply for farms and households, more habitat for struggling wildlife, natural carbon capture, and increased public health through new outdoor-recreation opportunities. "We need thousands more acres just like this. Not just not for just water, not for habitat, but for the people of the land, for the people that were here long before anybody else." - Austin Stevenot, Northern Sierra Mewuk, River Partners San Joaquin Valley Field Manager https://lnkd.in/gUu6U272