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

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

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. It is the site of the original mouth of the Kalamazoo River before it was bypassed in 1906 and it is the site of a fishing settlement known as Fishtown.

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.

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.

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.

Some of the most iconic landscapes on the Pacific coast are found along Humboldt Bay in California. One of the largest bays along the Pacific Flyway, thousands and thousands of birds seek refuge and nesting on and near its waters. However, this area is perhaps best known for its towering redwoods, fern, and moss covered grounds, and the crystal clear streams that meander through these ancient forests.

In the midst of Land Trust Alliance Advocacy Days this week, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. Among the topics discussed was the abuse of the charitable conservation deduction.

Last week, I introduced you to Freshwater Farms Reserve, which is owned and managed by the accredited Northcoast Regional Land Trust. The land trust is creating a legacy of sustainable, family-owned farms, ranches and forests while protecting ecologically important lands in northern California.

We are honored to have been chosen by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Coastal Program and the Land Trust Alliance as a model for community conservation.

Since 1970, the observance of Earth Day on April 22 has inspired people around the globe to create meaningful connections with the natural world and take action to safeguard our planet. At the Land Trust Alliance, we know land conservation is central to defending the Earth and its vital resources. That's why we proudly labor alongside our land trusts and supporters 365 days a year to protect your favorite places — forever.

The Long Wharf Nature Preserve lives in the shadows of New Haven's I-95 corridor and seamlessly merges with the beautiful Long Island Sound.

My position with the Land Trust Alliance's Land and Climate Program affords me opportunities to talk about climate change with many different audiences. But even with all the experience under my belt, I struggle to discuss the issue with my children.

The newest comic book movie isn't just a cinematic milestone. It's also an opportunity to consider how we — as champions of land conservation — are like the Avengers.

At Great Land Trust, working collaboratively with partners to achieve our conservation goals is the foundation of how we do our work.

At SpringRain Farm & Orchard in Chimacum, Washington, the chickens have it made.

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act, or NAWCA, turns 30 this year. "It's all about partnerships," says Wendy Jackson, executive vice president of the Land Trust Alliance.

Your land trust has earned accreditation, you've run around the office high-fiving everyone, and it's time to take a breather after all the hard work. But wait, how will you market your new status?

When I first joined the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast in Florida, I was unsure that an archaeologist-become-environmental educator would be a good fit for a field that seemed filled with highly educated biologists and ecologists.