The Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act — legislation that would halt abuse in the federal conservation easement program — was reintroduced today in Congress.
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Land Trust Alliance President & CEO Andrew Bowman / Photo by DJ Glisson, II
When thinking of the world’s most threatened ecosystems, tropical rainforests or coral reefs likely come to mind. But the most threatened ecosystems are in the United States: native grasslands.
The U.S. Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure package this month with some welcome provisions for the land trust community. While most of the funds were for traditional infrastructure, a large portion was dedicated to ecosystem restoration and disaster mitigation.
In the winter of 2001, I moved to the island of Nantucket approximately 30 miles out to sea off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I was eager to get my hands and feet dirty, doing my part to protect and preserve the open space of my new home.
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Jim Lentowski (Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition)
This past year, we’ve yearned for ways to connect with each other and the natural world. In April, the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts along with our 30 members across the state helped forge new connections by launching The Oregon I Am campaign.
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The Oregon I Am campaign imagery / Image courtesy of Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts
Among the many species of wildlife that are facing impacts from climate change, trout and salmon are among those that will feel the effects of rising temperatures most immediately.
The accredited North Florida Land Trust recently paid tribute to MaVynee Betsch, an environmental advocate known as “The Beach Lady” for her efforts to protect Amelia Island’s American Beach.
Next month, members of Congress will return to their home states and districts to meet with constituents and discuss their policy priorities. This annual tradition, known in Washington as August recess, comes at a critical time for our community.
