Saving Land, Spring 2023 (Vol. 42 No. 2)
About This Saving Land
The spring 2023 edition of Saving Land highlights the passage of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, features how land trusts have transformed through the Advancing Conservation Excellence Program and celebrates 10 years of Terrafirma.
Table of contents
5 From the President
The power of land trusts.
6 Conservation News
Helping trees adapt to climate stress, supporting Yellowstone wildlife on private lands and more.
10 Capitol Connections
Land trusts rise to the challenge.
12 Voiced
Catching up with a land trust fellow.
14 Victory at Last
Nearly a decade in the making, passage of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act is an accomplishment that land trusts across the country can celebrate.
20 Land We Love
Success in Alaska’s Bristol Bay.
22 ‘The Wind at Our Backs’
Oregon’s land trusts have transformed dramatically over the past decade. At the heart of this remarkable progress is the Advancing Conservation Excellence program, a unique 10-year investment in the state’s land trust community.
28 Board Matters
Insights from the latest Land Trust Salaries and Benefits Survey.
31 Safeguarding Conservation
Celebrating 10 years of Terrafirma.
32 Fundraising Wisdom
Film fests raise fun, funds and awareness for land trusts.
34 Resources & Tools
Help for climate funding, communications and defense.
36 People & Places
The Alliance welcomes four new board members.
38 Accreditation Corner
Accreditation helps land trusts step up.
Links from Capitol Connections
Links from Resources & Tools
Connection Hub
Conservation can sometimes feel like lonely work, but the Alliance connects our members to each other and partners so you never feel alone. Visit our Connection Hub to share knowledge, triumphs and lessons learned with your peers. Find out about in-person and virtual events on hot topics in conservation or explore our directory of professionals who can support you in your work.
