Saving Land, Spring 2025 (Vol. 44 No. 2)
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About This Saving Land
The spring 2025 edition of Saving Land puts stewardship first, with stories of prioritizing strong programs for perpetuity, and features guidance for working within the new federal landscape.
5 From the President
The Long View.
6 Conservation News
The new Chuckwalla National Monument, #WeOutside, the longest underwater cave system and more.
10 Capitol Connections
A guide to the new Congress and administration.
12 Voiced
Steering the "Mothership."
14 More than a Walk in the Woods
Protected lands don't remain static — active, skilled stewardship is what keeps conservation thriving.
21 Land We Love
Stewarding a piece of paradise.
24 Fire Ready
Wildfires are striking with increasing intensity from coast to coast, devastating communities in California and surprising areas in Eastern states where major landscape fires have not been present for many decades.
28 Board Matters
Be a stewardship champion.
30 Funding Forever
Long-term funding strategies.
33 Safeguarding Conservation
Strong stewardship is an opportunity.
34 Resources & Tools
Supporting stewardship.
36 People & Places
A spectacular spring hike brings in supporters.
38 Accreditation Corner
Outside to inside.
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