Protecting Nature is Always in Season

We hope that wherever you are, Spring is in the air and you’re beginning to feel recharged. The month of May often brings refreshment and a change of pace for nature and people—from flowers blooming, birds migrating, and cicadas singing, to cherished milestones like Mother’s Day and graduations. It’s also a month dedicated to celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. We look forward to enjoying this fruitful month with you by sharing some important conservation stories.

Securing Critical Migratory Bird Habitat in Delaware

Mispillion Harbor on the Delaware Bay is a critical stopover for the imperiled Red Knot during their marathon migration each year. As these small but mighty shorebirds travel from South America to the Arctic tundra, it’s estimated that up to 80% of rufa Red Knots must stop to rest on the Delaware shoreline. Now, thanks to a 15-year conservation effort, nearly all of the one-mile Mispillion shoreline and harbor is officially protected for restoration. We can’t wait to see the Red Knots enjoy a protected Harbor during their next migration in just a few weeks!

Our Daily Planet:
Tackling Climate Change Begins with Forests

Technology will play a critical role in the fight against climate change, but that’s not enough. In a recent article featured in Our Daily Planet, our CEO and President Larry Selzer shares important insights about how we must shift our traditional understanding of “technology” to include both promising manmade solutions AND naturally existing solutions like forests to remove harmful carbon from the atmosphere right now.

Donors Make Our Work Possible
on Earth Day and Every Day

Why do you give to The Conservation Fund? For some, it’s wanting to help make a lasting impact on our country’s land and water resources. For others, it’s knowing our four-star rating and smart financial model ensures over 95% of spending goes right to conservation. Whatever the reason, we thank you!

Your generosity exceeded our Earth Day match campaign goal making Earth Day 2021 our most impactful year ever! Our supporters across the country make our work possible and we hope you enjoy hearing directly from a few of them about why they trust The Conservation Fund to protect their most treasured outdoor spaces.

Stories like these would not be possible without support from our donors. If you are inspired, please give today. Your unrestricted donation offers the greatest flexibility for conservation and makes a big impact. Thank you.