The Conservation Fund

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The Conservation Fund, "a non-profit organization headquartered in Arlington, Va., acts to protect the nation’s legacy of land and water resources in partnership with other organizations, public agencies, foundations, corporations and individuals. Seeking innovative conservation solutions for the 21st century, the Fund works to integrate economic and environmental goals. Since its founding in 1985, the Fund has helped to safeguard wildlife habitat, greenways and historic sites totaling more than 3 million acres throughout the nation." [1] It is a member of Natural Resources Council of America.

Funding

Accessed May 2010: [2]

In 2008 they received $24,431,718 from foundations; $4,298,885 from corporate contributions; 8,843,699 from gifts of land; $10,462,462 from mitigation Fees/Carbon/timber; $45,567,760 from state and Federal Grants; and $84,150,532 from Conservation land transactions. Total income was $201,796,076.

$1 Million or More

Board

Accessed May 2010: [3]

Emeritus Directors

Corporate Council

Accessed May 2010: [4]

National Council

Accessed May 2010: [5]

Contact

URL: http://www.conservationfund.org

Resources and articles

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References

  1. AEP, CONSERVATION FUND AND INTERIOR ACQUIRE DELTA LAND, BEGIN REFORESTATION AND HABITAT RESTORATION, AEP, accessed May 9, 2010.
  2. 2008 Annual Report, The Conservation Fund, accessed May 9, 2010.
  3. Directors, The Conservation Fund, accessed May 9, 2010.
  4. Corporate Council, The Conservation Fund, accessed May 9, 2010.
  5. National Council, The Conservation Fund, accessed May 9, 2010.