TPL is protecting drinking water for Little Rock Arkansas by conserving land around Lake Maumelle.
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In October 2011, The Trust for Public Land and its partners permanently protected 1,855 acres of Dry Lakes Ranch, originally established in the 1890s.
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In October 2005, TPL helped the owners of Dunn Ranch place a conservation easement over the property, which protects the land from development and ensures that the ranch's water will continue to be used for agricultural purposes.
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Working closely with the Joyner family, TPL protected the 117-acre property, transforming this historic homestead into a lovely public park with trails, restored farm buildings, pecan groves, gardens and outdoor performance areas.
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The 400 acres of rolling, oak-dotted prairie surrounding Eagle Mountain Lake, near Fort Worth also features a sandy lakeshore and habitat for white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, and migratory birds.
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Several Morristown gardeners founded the nonprofit Grow It Green Morristown (GIGM) and created a community garden on a small vacant lot. In June 2013, The Trust for Public Land helped the town of Morristown purchase and permanently protect the garden.
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Less than an hour from the bustle of downtown Boston, this forest hideaway provides a peaceful refuge for foxes, otters, songbirds—and people.
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In 1998, TPL transferred the first 1/2-mile of an abandoned corridor to the city, along with a small adjacent parcel, to become part of the East Boston Greenway.
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Construction plans for a major new waste-transfer station on the abandoned Eastern District Terminal property in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York were blocked by neighbors, and with the support of local and state politicians, TPL negotiated with the landowner to acquire two lots and create East River State Park—the core of a future seven-block park along the East River waterfront.
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TPL helped conserve 670-acres for the East Rush Lake Wildlife and Aquatic Management Area in rapidly growing Chisago County.
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