The Power of Community: Insights from our December Community Conversation
Protecting public lands is more than just policy—it is about people working together to uphold a shared vision of stewardship and sustainability.
Dec 06, 2024
Our Impact
The Conservation Lands Foundation serves the essential role of protecting valuable public lands, rivers, and trails and powering the national movement of community-led advocates.
Photo: Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
Since 2007, we have:
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Permanently protected more than 10 million acres of National Conservation Lands
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Added more than 150 units to the National Conservation Lands system
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Defended and restored more than 15 million acres of public land from oil and gas development
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Secured the biggest year-to-year federal funding increase for the care of National Conservation Lands to date
Turning local passion into protections.
We achieve long-lasting conservation through community-based action. Through grant giving, capacity building, and field support, we’ve grown our Friends Grassroots Network into powerful voices that decision makers listen to.
Since 2007, we have:
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Grown the Friends Network to more than 80 organizations
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Expanded the reach of the Friends Network to more than 12 states
CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHT
Introducing Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, Nevada
We’ve worked with partner groups for over a decade to win protection for Avi Kwa Ame (Ah-VEE kwa-meh) National Monument, the Mojave name for Spirit Mountain.
In March 2023, President Biden used the Antiquities Act to designate over half a million acres of this sacred landscape.
Explore this newly protected National Monument through our interactive story map. Hear from Fort Mojave tribal members as they share their connection to this sacred landscape.
Success Stories
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Advances Two Nevada Public Lands Bills
The Conservation Lands Foundation applauds the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s advancement of two Nevada public lands bills that prioritize conservation, recreation and cultural heritage.
Nov 20, 2024
Respect. Connect. Protect. Wins Gold at the Anthem Awards
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: our Respect. Connect. Protect. campaign, designed in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and our Friends Grassroots Network, has been honored with...
Nov 19, 2024
“Conservation Lands Foundation leverages my donation more than any other organization I support. What they are able to achieve with such a relatively small staff on a national scale is truly singular.”
— Tracy Wolstencroft, Donor
Annual Reviews
2023 Annual Review
We are excited to share this review of the Conservation Lands Foundation’s 2023 accomplishments! You can read all about the places, partnerships, and people that made our year so significant...
Jun 24, 2024
2022 Annual Review
Dear friends, As I review the Conservation Lands Foundation’s work in 2022, I’m proud of a year marked by the people and partnerships that made public land protections happen. Last...
May 30, 2023
2021 Annual Review
Looking back at 2021, I’m filled with gratitude about the impact our work has had on the protection of America’s public lands.
Apr 27, 2022
