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Today, The Trust for Public Land, along with community leaders, a retired fire battalion chief and representatives of local and national conservation groups announced a new beginning for a landmark San Geronimo Valley property in West Marin.
Kathy DeCoster, VP and Director of Federal Affairs, of The Trust for Public Land, today issued the following statement regarding the House appropriations for the Interior-EPA bill:
Almost 83 percent of voters checked YES for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment (GOSA) in the November 2018 election, earmarking up to 80 percent of the existing sales tax collected on outdoor recreation products to create parks, maintain trials and protect land and water for wildlife. GOSA advocates came together in early May at the Georgia Trail Summit, hosted by The Trust for Public Land, to collaborate on how to build from the success of GOSA to get more people outside to experience the beauty and benefits of the trails, parks and natural lands GOSA will help us create and maintain.
The Trust for Public Land, Great River Greening, and the Cannon River Watershed Partnership today announced the protection of nearly 280 acres in additional Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) to be managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The 10-Minute Walk Campaign—a partnership between The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park Association, and Urban Land Institute--today announced $400,000 in grants to advance the goal of ensuring that everyone has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.
The Trust for Public Land today announced the permanent protection of Brown’s Harvest, a local family-farm on Poquonock Avenue in Windsor.
The Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, today announced the protection and creation of a 319 acre community forest near Estacada.
Atlanta has been chosen as one of four communities in the Outdoor Foundation's nationwide Thrive Outside Community Initiative. In Atlanta, the initiative will provide a multi-year capacity-building grant to strengthen partnerships between existing local organizations such as schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs and nonprofit conservation and outdoor organizations that create repeat and reinforcing positive outdoor experiences for kids and families.
Statement from Diane Regas, President and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, on the introduction of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act:
The Trust for Public Land today announced the winners of its 11th annual Conservation and Park Leadership Awards, which recognize leadership in protecting and investing in Minnesota’s special places, at an event held today at St. Paul’s Science Museum of Minnesota.
