
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.
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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Awarded more than $16 million in grants to the Friends Network
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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


Management Plan for Bears Ears National Monument Finalized

Administration Acts to Protect the Amargosa Valley in Nevada
Today, President Biden announced steps to protect Southern Nevada’s Amargosa Valley, the heart of the Amargosa River watershed and a gateway to Death Valley National Park.
“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

2024 Annual Review

2023 Annual Review
