Saving Land, Spring 2025 (Vol. 44 No. 2)

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.