© From "The C&O Canal" by Dorothy Camagna

New Jersey

The Fund’s focus on acquisition and effective land-use in New Jersey highlights the importance of protecting land - from coastal marshes to cultural areas - as a way of preserving the region's unique way of life. The Fund and its partners have protected more than 4,000 acres in New Jersey since 1985.

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, NJ

An innovative partnership conserves 437 acres at Cape May National Wildlife Refuge.  Read more>

Duke Farms, NJ

Since 1998, the Fund has worked with the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Duke Farms Foundation on all aspects of an adaptive re-use plan for Duke Farms, a 2,700-acre estate in central New Jersey.  Read more>
Regional Scorecard -

Mid-Atlantic


Acres Protected: 323,272
Fair Market Value: $642,049,481
Acquisition Cost: $480,221,029
Bridge Loan Protects Forests Until Funds Can Be Raised

© Larry Laird

When 2,500 acres of Pennsylvania forestland were put up for sale in late 2007, strong interest from developers led local residents to seek our assistance. Read more »

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