Land Trust Alliance

Land Trust Locks Up River Corridor

Kimberly Seese — 2010-05-15T17:20:00Z

May 15, 2010 | thetelegraph.com | St. Louis, MO

New Land Trust Seeks to Protect Scenic Missouri, Farming and Space Near Katy Trail

Kimberly Seese — 2010-04-26T19:45:00Z

April 26, 2010 | St. Louis Beacon | MO

Gift Benefits Ecology and Community

fdalleo@lta.org — 2009-12-23T16:25:00Z

WI - A family with historic roots in the state’s dairy industry has added a gift of land to its Wisconsin legacy. Landowner Jean Babson says,"It’s nice to know its going to be in good hands."

Deal signed to buy Saugatuck area dunes property

prichardson — 2009-12-11T16:35:00Z

December 11, 2009 | mlive.com | Grand Rapids, MI

Greenbelt Explores Support for Small Farms

prichardson — 2009-12-01T21:20:00Z

December 1, 2009 | The Ann Arbor Chronicle | MI

Sensitive Land Along Northport Creek Forever Protected

fdalleo@lta.org — 2009-11-02T16:15:00Z

MI - Jan Hunt’s land along Northport Creek is incredibly ecologically rich. It is the last intact, natural section of the creek before it hits Grand Traverse Bay, and its protection is important to preserving water quality. Jan has forever ensured its integrity with a conservation easement.

Crown Jewel in the Emerald Necklace

fdalleo@lta.org — 2009-08-21T15:40:00Z

MI - A new nature preserve created in Harbor Springs supports a range of habitats, including hardwood and pine forests, a boggy area, an old orchard, and vernal spring pools.

Crucial Wildlife Habitat Connection

fdalleo@lta.org — 2009-08-19T16:25:00Z

SD - Dolly and Harry Evans couldn’t bear the thought of their ranch someday being broken up or developed. The place had been in their family for generations; even their ancestors homesteaded nearby. They wanted permanent protection for their land.

Alliance's Saving Land Magazine Wins Two Awards

prichardson — 2009-04-29T14:48:41Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 28, 2009

Contact: Chris Soto
csoto@lta.org

Association Recognized for Innovation in Media and Publishing

Presented with two 2009 EXCEL Awards

Washington, DC—The Land Trust Alliance is being honored by the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) at its 29th Annual EXCEL Awards, which recognize the best and the brightest in association media and publishing.

As one of 181 winners selected from nearly 1,000 entries, the Alliance is being presented a Gold Award in the Magazines: Most Improved category and a Gold Award in the Magazines: Redesign category (submitted by Bates Creative Group) for taking bold chances and delivering excellence in the association industry.

“Congratulations to the Land Trust Alliance, one of the recipients of our EXCEL Awards,” said Amy Lestition, CAE, SNAP’s executive director, “These publications demonstrate the importance of conveying content in a variety of formats to our constituents. Bravo to the publication and media association professionals for their mastery of the field.”

“We went through a rigorous redesign process and this is a wonderful affirmation of our success,” said Chris Soto, editor of Saving Land, the winning magazine of the Alliance.

The Land Trust Alliance will be honored and celebrated at the 29th EXCEL Awards Gala on June 4, 2009. Award-winning entries are displayed at the EXCEL Awards Gala and are featured in the July/ August issue of Association Publishing. The Alliance may also be a winner of the distinguished EXTRA! Awards—presented to associations pushing the edge of the envelope further to innovate in an ever-changing publishing environment—which will be announced at the EXCEL Awards Gala in June. For more information on the Association Media and Publishing Conference and the EXCEL Awards Gala, visit www.snaponline.org.

For more information about the Land Trust Alliance, please visit www.landtrustalliance.org.

About the Land Trust Alliance: The Land Trust Alliance is a national conservation group that works on behalf of America’s 1,700 land trusts to save the places people love by strengthening conservation throughout America. The Alliance works to increase the pace and quality of conservation by advocating favorable tax policies, training land trusts in best practices and working to ensure the permanence of conservation in the face of continuing threats.

About SNAP: SNAP is the one non-profit, professional society serving the needs of association publishers and communications professionals. Areas of expertise include: fostering effective relationships among publishers, communications professionals, and industry providers; developing and maintaining high editorial and advertising standards through our Excel Awards and Publications Review Program; providing members with the latest industry movements through bi-annual meetings, Lunch & Learn Seminars, the SNAP listserve, and Association Publishing, our bimonthly magazine; and, connecting professionals with career opportunities in association publishing through our Career Center.

Seven Generation Family Farm Protected

fdalleo@lta.org — 2009-04-27T17:25:00Z

IN - Mark and Rebecca Ewing have ensured protection of their land, the sixth-oldest family farm in the state, with a conservation easement with Sycamore Land Trust.

NCBA Urges Support for Conservation Easement Tax Incentive Act

prichardson — 2009-04-06T13:52:09Z

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Keeping a Forest Good: One Family's Commitment to Trees & Tradition

fdalleo@lta.org — 2009-03-26T17:55:00Z

MI - Bourke Lodewyk admits that he thoroughly enjoys caring for the forest of his family’s large Maple River Township property. “I’m a firm believer that a forest should be properly managed...and should be used,” Bourke said.

Midwest Events

prichardson — 2008-12-10T17:20:00Z

Ozark Farm Forever

fdalleo@lta.org — 2008-12-09T15:55:00Z

MO - The Boettcher family donates a conservation easement on a 1,550 acre farm to Ozark Regional Land Trust.

Washtenaw Land Trust Recognized for Excellence in Conservation

prichardson — 2008-11-14T14:50:00Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 26, 2008

For more information, contact:
Susan Lackey, Executive Director, Washtenaw Land Trust
susan@washtenawlandtrust.org
734-302-5263

The Washtenaw Land Trust has the distinction of being one of the first land conservation organizations in the country to bear the accreditation seal of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The Washtenaw Land Trust, an organization that protects natural areas and working farms in Washtenaw and Jackson counties, spent two years working through the accreditation process. After this extensive review, the organization can now display the seal of accreditation. This honor recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national standards for excellence, uphold the public trust, and ensure that conservation efforts are permanent.

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awards the seal to community institutions that demonstrate the ability to protect important natural places and working lands forever. The Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance established in 2006, is governed by a volunteer board of diverse land conservation and nonprofit management experts from around the country.

Washtenaw Land Trust was one of just three land trusts statewide to receive the award. Other recipients in the state include Chikaming Open Lands and Leelanau Conservancy. Nationwide, Washtenaw Land trust was among 39 land conservation organizations to receive accreditation. This number represents a select few land conservation organizations willing to work towards meeting the exemplary standards of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

Land Trusts applying for accreditation submit extensive documentation and make a significant commitment of time and money to participate. In a rigorous review process, the Commission examines each application, interviews the land trust and evaluates multiple sources of information, including comments from the public.

This process is becoming exceedingly necessary in the nonprofit realm, according to Tammara Van Ryn, the Accreditation Commission's Executive Director. "At a time when the public is demanding increasing accountability from nonprofit organizations and government, including land trusts, the new independent accreditation program provides the assurance of quality and permanence of land protection the public is looking for. Today land trusts can join museums, hospitals, universities, and other nonprofit institutions that demonstrate that they deserve the public's trust through rigorous accreditation programs."

The process of applying for accreditation helped the Washtenaw Land Trust set a firm foundation as the organization continues to expand, said Susan Lackey, Executive Director for the Land Trust. "As we keep growing, it is necessary that we establish standards for our organization to ensure that we are able to permanently protect the lands that are so vital to our community."

Serving Washtenaw and Jackson counties, the Washtenaw Land Trust protects the natural areas and working farms that make our community a great place to live. Since 1971, the Land Trust has protected 3,711 acres of land through 71 projects. The Land Trust is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, please visit www.washtenawlandtrust.org, or contact the Land Trust at info@washtenawlandtrust.org or 734-302-LAND (5263).