Conservation News and Updates
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VA: Another grant for Crow's Nest
The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust announced yesterday that it has received its second substantial grant in as many months to acquire another 1,200 acres of Crow's Nest peninsula in Stafford County.
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, 10 January 2009 -
WA: Broad Spit Park used to leverage conservation on Tarboo-Dabob Bay
Originally donated to Jefferson County for public use, Broad Spit Park is now pulling double duty by helping protect the Tarboo-Dabob Bay shoreline through conservation easements.
Port Townshend & Jefferson County Leader, 14 January 2009 -
ME: Governor pushes division of Sears Island
Gov. John Baldacci has asked the Transportation Committee to approve an executive order that would divide Sears Island into areas suitable for both port development and conservation.
Bangor Daily News, 14 January 2009 -
TN: TPL acquires 37 acres of Stringer's Ridge and seeking to preserve remainder
A four-month effort by the Trust for Public Land and the City of Chattanooga has led to the purchase of a key portion of a 92-acre site covering the four hilltops above North Chattanooga's Hill City neighborhood.
The Chattanoogan, 12 January 2009 -
NH: City of Nashua seeking to conserve woodlands
The city of Nashua is aiming to acquire or place easements on private parcels in order to restrict development in and around its remaining pristine woods, meadows and marshes.
Nashua Telegraph, 12 January 2009
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New National Website to Feature Florida's Apalachicola River
February 4, 2008 by Christiane Nascimento
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Colorado to Help Pilot $5 Million Online Guide to America's Natural Places
September 27, 2007 by Cristiane Nascimento
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NatureServe and National Geographic Society Form Alliance to Advance Conservation and Education
May 17, 2007 by Rob Riordan
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