Land conservation is often regarded as a “do-good” activity — something that’s nice to do for scenery, birds and bunnies. But the reality is, there’s a lot more to it, including massive economic benefits.

The Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act is one of the Land Trust Alliance’s top priorities. It addresses an urgent problem for our community. And the newly introduced version in the U.S. House of Representatives is worthy of your support.

I wanted you to be among the first to know: The U.S. Senate Finance Committee announced today a probe of conservation tax benefit abuse.

Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area in western Michigan is more than a pretty place. This 173-acre tract of stunning duneland along Lake Michigan features globally imperiled landscapes, rare plant and animal species and areas of historical significance.

In Van Buren County, Michigan, there's a little-known land of springs, hidden seeps and gushers: eternally transparent and forever cold.

The Milwaukee River has long been important to the health and wellbeing of locals, whether for commerce or recreation.

If you're wondering how communities benefit from Farm Bill conservation programs, let me tell you about Zenda Farms.

It allocates about $1.8 billion over the next four years for the tools our nation's private forest owners need to keep our forests healthy.

"We have generations of people who come back and say there is just something about this camp, about this land."