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.

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.

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.

The Open Space and Real Estate Division is responsible for the implementation of the County Open Space and Farmland Protection program. Staff implements the County Open Space Corridor Plans by working with landowners, non-profit agencies, public agencies and other stakeholders in the protection of identified lands, natural resources and waterways to improve the quality of life for all Durham County citizens.

The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) is a unit of local government serving Northwest Oregon's Multnomah County east of the Willamette River. We work entirely on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis. All of our work is geared toward keeping water clean, conserving water and keeping soil healthy. Our Land Legacy Program is working to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture in East Multnomah County through the acquisition of conservation interests and other strategies. The Land Legacy Program also helps local partners protect natural areas and lands that provide access to nature for underserved populations.

Equine Land Conservation Resource provides a host of valuable tools including articles, guides, templates, webinars and videos, in six core issues areas, to help protect and conserve land for horses.

The Fauquier County Agricultural Development Department offers support and programs for the promotion, marketing, and preservation of Fauquier County agriculture.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County owns over 25,000 acres of open space in DuPage County, Illinois. The Forest Preserve District's mission is "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of its citizens." The Forest Preserve District is also the holder/grantee of several dozen Conservation Easements totaling over 500 acres.

Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania is a charitable, volunteer organization of women, men and youth who share interests in gardening, civic beautification, floral design, and conservation of natural resources, environmental and legislative issues through local clubs.

Grassroots Gardens Western New York is a determined group of activists who educate and lead committed neighborhood gardeners. We collaboratively cultivate and manage more than 300,000 square feet (and growing!) of green space in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Our work is rooted in the belief that a garden has the power to transform an urban neighborhood. Gardens deliver beauty and escape and produce healthy food in unexpected places that previously had little value. A garden creates a shared sense of purpose that empowers a community, creates environmental awareness and improves public health.

GOCO invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers and open spaces. Our independent board awards competitive grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Created by voters in 1992, GOCO has committed more than $1.1 billion in lottery proceeds to more than 5,000 projects in all 64 counties without any tax dollar support.

Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy exists to serve landowners in the conservation easement process. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, GRCL works on behalf of conservation-minded landowners to place conservation easements on lands in the Gunnison Valley.

Heart of the Lakes strengthens the collective efforts of organizations dedicated to the conservation of Michigan’s environmentally and economically significant land and water. We provide leadership, innovative ideas, and advocate for smart public policy for the benefit of our communities and for generations to come.

The Heart of the Rockies Initiative is a land trust partnership that works to conserve both continentally significant ecological values at the landscape scale and community values that are prized locally. This partnership provides strategic vision, the latest science, and international cooperation to the strong collaborative work being done by 22 land trusts, protecting critical habitats and private ranch, farm and timberlands in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia and Alberta.