Trail Access to Coconino National Forest Protected
The final phase of the 139-acre Packard Ranch property has been protected, The Trust for Public Land and United States Forest Service announced today. read more »
2012 Press Releases
Dinosaur Ranch Protected
A ranch east of Denver which scientists say is one of the world's best places to study evidence of the extinction of the dinosaurs is being permanently protected, three conservation organizations announced today. read more »
Donors Who Helped Protect Cahuenga Peak Honored
The donors who donated money to help The Trust for Public Land protect Cahuenga Peak, home of the world-famous Hollywood Sign, were honored today in a ceremony atop the peak, with its stunning views of the Los Angeles basin. read more »
Agreement Reached for Conserving Coogan Land
A 34-acre Stonington, Conn. farm property overlooking the Mystic River, could be conserved for recreation, habitat protection, and connections to other natural areas, the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and The Trust for Public Land announced today. read more »
Fitness Zone Opens at Miami's Marva Y. Bannerman Park
Marva Y. Bannerman Park has a brand new, custom-built outdoor gym designed to foster fitness and health while providing a positive impact for the entire community. The new Fitness Zone® installation from The Trust for Public Land (TPL) was made possible by the financial support from UnitedHealthcare’s advertising through CBS EcoMedia’s WellnessAd program. The Fitness Zone is part of TPL’s Parks for People- Miami program and will provide opportunities for physical activity in Liberty City’s community, where obesity rates and related diabetes rates are disproportionately high and access to fitness facilities is limited. read more »
Dr. Janet and John Haas Announce $1 Million Gift to Parks for People-Philadelphia
John and Janet Haas announced today they will donate $1 million over the next four years to The Trust for Public Land to establish the "Haas Challenge" to accelerate the national conservation organization's initiative to create community-designed green play spaces in schoolyards and recreation centers in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. read more »
Hauser Farm Will Become Aberdeen Township Park
Just under twenty-two acres of land, known as the Hauser Farm, was conveyed to Aberdeen Township for a future park, The Trust for Public Land announced today. The $950,000 purchase was funded through a combination of public and private funding sources, ensuring the property will not be developed and instead will become parkland open to the public. read more »
NH Voters Near-Unanimous in Support for Land Conservation
New survey results released today find that New Hampshire voters across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support land conservation efforts in the state, believe the state should fund such efforts, and want fee revenues intended for the protection of open land and historic sites used only for those purposes. read more »
State Awards $18.5 Million for Urban Parks by The Trust For Public Land and Partners
California has awarded $18.5 million in grants for five urban parks being built and improved by The Trust for Public Land. read more »
Proposal to Increase LWCF Funding Praised
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Coalition praised Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) for their release of a bipartisan draft Interior spending bill that provides a much-needed increase in LWCF funding over current funding levels. read more »
Purchase Protects Beach and Forest in Virgin Islands National Park
The National Park Service and The Trust for Public Land today announced the addition of 58 acres of biologically diverse lands in the Maho Bay area of Virgin Islands National Park. read more »
Ron Sims Joins Board of The Trust For Public Land
Ron Sims, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, has joined the national board of directors of The Trust for Public Land, the organization announced today. read more »
The Trust For Public Land and Cox Communications Seek Nominations for San Diego's Cox Conserves Hero
The fourth annual Cox Conserves Heroes-San Diego, a national awards program that honors local conservation efforts, launches. read more »
Walpole Citizens Group Launches Effort to Save Sunny Rock Farm
A newly formed group of Walpole residents, called "Citizens for Sunny Rock Farm," has formed to lead the effort to save 74 acres of Sunny Rock Farm, located on North and Fisher Streets, for the benefit of the Walpole community. read more »
Work Starts on Tenderloin Dream Park
The Trust for Public Land today announced a celebration to begin rebuilding Father Alfred E. Boeddeker Park and Clubhouse in the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin. read more »
