The Land Trust Alliance is excited to announce Jennifer Miller Herzog as our new chief program officer. Miller Herzog has spent 22 years working in conservation on local, regional, national and binational projects.
In many ways, the past year has been the great pivot. We’ve learned how to stay connected even as we were physically apart — and learned how to use the new tools we’ve adopted as we begin the process of coming back together in person.
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act with a resounding vote of 92-8, delivering a big win for farmers and foresters in addition to the climate.
For nearly 50 years, our small conservation organization in Reading, Pennsylvania, has quietly accomplished impressive land and water protection projects while connecting thousands of people to nature.
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Berks Nature found more people connected with its work after leaving behind its old name, Berks County Conservancy. / Photo courtesy of Berks Nature
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
As our nation heads into another hurricane season and the threat of wildfire in drought-impacted parts of our country grows, disaster preparedness is front of mind for many.
Five miles east of downtown Michigan City, Indiana, lies a pocket of one of the rarest natural communities in the world: the boreal forest of Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve.
The Milwaukee River has always been important to the health and well-being of local people as a focal point for both commerce and recreation, including swimming, boating and ice-skating.
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Members of the Cream City Conservation Crew restore the Milwaukee River. / Photo courtesy of River Revitalization Foundation