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West

From the unspoiled Washington wilderness to the arid Nevada desert, the vast expanses of the western United States harbor an amazing array of landscapes. Through partnerships with land trusts, state and federal agencies, and willing landowners, The Conservation Fund has protected more than 1.5 million acres of prime wildlife habitat, recreational areas and historic lands in the West since 1985.

California

By joining forces with state and federal agencies and local communities in California, the Fund’s balanced approach to conservation has helped to safeguard more than 330,000 acres here – including 24,000 acres of working forestland along the Garcia River.  Read more>

Nevada

From the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the outskirts of Las Vegas, the lands and waters of Nevada support vital habitat for wildlife and provide a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. To date The Conservation Fund has protected more than 1.2 million acres here.  Read more>

Oregon

In Oregon the Fund and its partners have preserved more than 17,000 acres of the state’s cultural and natural treasures - including the historic landscapes associated with the Lewis and Clark expedition – for the enjoyment of future generations.  Read more>

Washington

From the shores of pristine Lake Chelan to the mouth of the Pacific Ocean, the Fund, working in cooperation with public and private partners, has helped to safeguard more than 7,000 acres across Washington.  Read more>
Regional Scorecard - West
Acres Protected: 1,597,853
Fair Market Value: $351,196,240
Acquisition Cost: $257,005,879
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 1,597,853
Spotlight - Garcia River Forest

Garcia River ForestThe Garcia River Forest – a Conservation Fund-owned forest on California’s North Coast – became one of the first forests – and the largest – recognized by the California Climate Action Registry as a certified source of carbon credits.
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