Picturesque Views Conserved

ID- Whether it’s your descent or part of your daily routine, descending into Teton Valley from the north can be a breathtaking experience. Private landowners and fourth generation ranchers have recently helped protect these iconic views of the Valley floor that flank the prestigious Tetons.

Photo: by Emily Nichols

Updates for Land Trusts

"There's A Class For That"

Kids are back to school...are YOU? Attend the "University of Conservation" at Rally to brush up on your conservation skills. Register now >>

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Accredited Land Trusts Top 100

Congratulations to the 12 newly accredited land trusts that have earned the seal! More>>

Hoot Hoot Hooray

Congratulations and thanks to the 431 land trusts from 47 states who committed 17,211 conservation easements and fee owned parcels to the proposed conservation defense insurance program.

Just announced: The deadline to submit your land trust's commitment before the 50% fee increase has been EXTENDED to September 15 to meet our stretch goal! Next Steps >>

Take a Stand for Land

Board Member Challenge

Be a part of this successful group of Challenge participants who are providing leadership for the larger land trust movement. More >>

Policy Update

America's Great Outdoors: We Need Your Vote!

The Obama Administration wants your ideas for the next generation of conservation incentives! Urge your members and supporters to vote & comment on land trust ideas and learn more about the initiative.

Easement Incentive Extension Stalls in the Senate

• Read our latest action alert
• Invite your legislators to visit over the August recess
• Learn about the rules if Congress fails to renew the incentive
• Learn more about the enhanced incentive and legislation to make it permanent

The Learning Center

Check out Pathways!

Pathways is a new online private meeting space where your land trust can collaborate on an organizational assessment or develop policies. Join us for a FREE online tour to learn more >>

Experts At The Ready

Got a conservation question? Judy Anderson and Anne Murphy, two noted experts in the land conservation field, are standing by to help! Ask >>

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Conservation News: »
Crunch Hits Open-Space Funds
August 6, 2010 | The Wall Street Journal; »
Number of Accredited Groups Tops 100
August 4, 2010 | Saratoga Springs, NY; »
‘The Bulldozers Are Coming’: Garden Crusaders Hop on Their Bikes
August 1, 2010 | nytimes.com; eNews Sign-up » More News »

Events: Rally 2010 Webinars & Workshops; »
08-31-2010 $1 Million or More in 60 Minutes or Less: How Land Trusts Can Profit from Transportation; »
09-30-2010 Fundamentals of Real Estate - Conservation Transactions
Webinar; Events Calendar »

Daily Earth: "I see an America whose rivers and valleys and lakes - hills and streams and plains - the mountains over our land and nature's wealth deep under earth - are protected as the rightful heritage of all the people."
- Franklin D. Roosevelt

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