"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, the nonprofit Friends of the Refuge organization, supports environmental education, services, and conservation at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Education and conservation efforts may extend beyond the complex’s borders. We partner in these efforts where possible with like-minded conservation organizations.

Ackerly Brown LLP is a general practice law firm in Litchfield County, Connecticut dedicated to providing our clients with excellent, cost effective legal counsel, personalized solutions, and effective and zealous advocacy. We work collaboratively with our clients to reach their goals, whether it be innovative and personalized estate planning or complex civil, probate, and family litigation matters. Our attorneys are experienced and dedicated to their practice areas, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible results and service. We pride ourselves on honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

At AgVisory, we have deep roots in agriculture with extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of agricultural industries. When you are looking for an appraisal for your farm, ranch, or agribusiness, you want to work with qualified experts that understand the complexity of agriculture. AgVisory can provide you a unique perspective having a broad range of experience in both the agricultural industry and the finance and banking industry.

Avalon Park and Preserve is a 140 acre nature preserve located in Stony Brook, NY. We are open to the public free of charge, 365 days of the year, dawn to dusk. Established in 2001 we have been serving our local community and beyond. We offer numerous nature, stewardship and leadership related programs for students aged 2-17.

BackOffice Thinking is the creator of LOCATE, the premier land trust database built on Salesforce. Besides LOCATE, we also design, built, and support websites as well as implement and support nonprofit CRMs ( Salesforce, NeonCRM, and CiviCRM ) and provide technology assessments to help guide nonprofits to right decisions.

Although we work with a variety of nonprofits, we have particular expertise with conservation-focused organizations and cultural destination nonprofits such as land trusts, botanical gardens, and smaller museums. Last year we worked with over 50 conservation-based organizations.

To promote conservation and protection of wildlife habitats in the northern Westchester County and eastern Putnam County regions of New York through education, advocacy, nature study and birdwatching.

Bergen Swamp Preservation Society was founded in 1936 and is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents as a living museum. The charter states that mission of BSPS is to conserve the flora and fauna of the lands owned by the society; offer schools, colleges and accredited groups access to the lands for the purpose of research and study; and provide educational opportunities to the community. To ensure the charter is in compliance, Trustees, Committee Members and local volunteers clear trails, remove invasive species, and monitor properties to ensure rules are being obeyed. BSPS properties host many research studies covering a wide variety of environmental issues. BSPS lead property tours and hold many outreach events throughout the year. The society holds five properties as sanctuaries to upstate New York 's native flora and fauna. The public is welcome to visit our properties with no charge, but visitors must stay on marked trails and obey posted rules. BSPS is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. BSPS is an all volunteer organization. There are no paid employees. BSPS is funded through membership dues and contributions from the public and does not receive government funding.

The Berkeley County Farmland Protection Program was approved by the Berkeley County Commission on January 16, 2003. Under the program, landowners can voluntarily donate or be compensated for the placement of a conservation easement to best ensure that the land stays available for agriculture use. This program establishes uniform standards and guidelines for the eligibility of properties and the ranking criteria utilized to prioritize funds allocation to purchase conservation easements, or to pay associated costs for the purchased or donated easements. The guidelines established by this program outline the various methods of farmland protection available to prospective participating property owners, and the procedures to be followed in applying for program consideration.

Boulder County Parks & Open Space’s mission is to conserve natural, cultural, and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values. The county achieves this through preserving rural lands, community buffers and cultural resources; providing recreational experiences while protecting open space resources; and supporting sustainable agriculture. The county has conserved over 104,000 acres of open space from the plains to the Continental Divide. Approximately 65,000 acres are fee-owned, and 39,000 acres are private properties subject to conservation easements or similar restrictions. Several work divisions manage these land and water resources. The Real Estate Division at Parks & Open Space handles all real estate matters, including new acquisitions, conservation easement amendments, condemnations/takings of land, access by third parties with legal rights, and protection of conservation values from surface disturbance by oil and gas activities. The conservation easement team is housed within this division and is responsible for stewarding 840+ conservation easement properties through monitoring, reviewing development proposals to ensure consistency with conservation easement terms, building and maintaining strong working relationships with the landowners, and resolving violations.

The Soil and Water Conservation District offers educators resources to enhance classroom experiences, real-world experiences to engage students in environmental responsibility and professional development opportunities. It also facilitates grants and awards for teacher-led environmental initiatives.

The California Council of Land Trusts’ mission is to build a statewide land trust community equal to the challenge and privilege of conserving our extraordinary land and water resources for all Californians. We serve as a unified voice for more than 150 land trusts working throughout California.

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land and mineral resources.

The mission of the Campbell County Conservation District, in accordance with state statute, is to promote the best use of the land, water, and other natural resources within the district by encouraging the use of Best Management Practices. To further these efforts, the district provides assistance, information, and education throughout the county.

We are a Washington D.C. based nonprofit, established in 2002, committed to restoring, enhancing and protecting tree canopy in the nation's capital.

Castanea Foundation was established to conserve and protect agriculturally productive and environmentally significant land and water resources in select areas of Vermont and New York. Castanea develops and supports projects designed to conserve the environment and the working landscape by protecting land, and fostering economically viable, environmentally sustainable agricultural practices.

The mission of the Open Space Preservation Department is to administer funds and preserve land for public benefit, operate in a manner that maximizes transparency, and provide technical assistance and information services.

We use funds allocated by the County Commissioners to help keep farmers on the land, provide safe and accessible places for children and families to play, and protect the woods and wildlife that make Chester County special.

The City of Charlotte's tree ordinance allows for payment in lieu of protecting trees on site in certain commercial development situations. The money collected from the ordinance goes into a fund that is designated for the acquisition and preservation of land to ensure that our tree canopy is maintained for future generations.

Local government has the advantage of being closest to the people it serves. It protects and enables the lives of the community’s residents by providing basic needs from sidewalks and water, to cultural enrichment, festivals and healthy natural spaces. The City of Fort Collins highly values public engagement. Our processes provide opportunities for people to participate in the conversation, to learn, and to work with others, not just provide input.

The City of Kansas City, Missouri is a thriving city of over 450,000 residents located in the heart of the United States. We are working to revitalize our Municipal Farm to include ecosystem restoration, agriculture and outdoor recreation.

We help you conserve! Helping citizens conserve the vital natural resources that support and drive our communities and economy is our vision. Our mission is to provide technical and financial support to conserve and use resources sustainably today and for future generations.

The Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (or COLT) is the only association of land trusts in Oregon, where it serves as a statewide service center and the central voice of the land trust community. COLT focuses on improving and advancing land conservation in the state through increased land trust capacity and coverage, engagement of stakeholders, defending and developing new and larger sources of funding, and supportive policies. It represents the land trust community and provides leadership on important initiatives in public policy advocacy, policy implementation decisions, and outreach to public and private stakeholders.

The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency preserves, protects, and manages open space resources in the Conejo Valley. COSCA's open space system is a refuge from urbanization. It's a resource that appreciates in value for both people and wildlife as time goes on. With your help, our open space system will continue to offer a safe, stable environment for all organisms, whose complex interactions combine to form valuable habitat and ecosystems.

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) serves Connecticut’s land trusts by representing their interests to state government, connecting them to training and guidance resources on both statewide and local levels, and providing direct assistance to help them achieve their conservation goals and ensure their long-term viability. Since its formation in 2006, CLCC has grown into one of the most effective statewide land trust service centers in the country, and its annual conference is now drawing close to 500 participants.

County Mission: To provide responsive, efficient and effective public services that promote the health, safety, well-being and prosperity of our citizens while protecting our environmental resources and preserving the rich heritage of our region.

Crane Hollow Nature Preserve is a dedicated state nature preserve in Hocking County, Ohio. The Preserve is owned and managed by Crane Hollow, Inc., a private, nonprofit corporation. The mission of Crane Hollow is to foster "preservation, understanding, and appreciation of the plants, animals, and ecology of the hollow and surrounding area."

We are a regional watershed organization serving the Cumberland River basin which is 18,000 square miles with nearly 3 million residents. Our programs seek to reduce pollution in urban, suburban and agricultural settings, restore connectivity by removing aquatic barriers and educate residents of the basin. Most recently we are developing a compensatory mitigation in lieu fee program. This program will require us to hold and monitor conservation easements at our stream restoration sites.