There’s a land trust near you working on land and water conservation

There’s a land trust near you working on land and water conservation

By Nicole Padron | Contributing Columnist Land trusts throughout California work locally and in unison to create a network of protected private lands across the state. Federal agencies like the US Forest Service manage more than 45% of California’s land. I learned this statistic as an undergrad in college and for this reason I assumed the best career option for me was to become a USFS ecologist, working to restore the unique California habitats …

Northern Waters Land Trust and National Loon Center announce summer workshop series

Northern Waters Land Trust and the National Loon Center are pleased to announce a FREE summer workshop series, “Share Our Shoreline”, which aims to educate the public about the importance of conserving Minnesota's iconic loons and their freshwater habitats. The…

How Community Land Trusts Create Lasting Change » NCRC

During the Civil Rights Movement, activists sought out ways to secure long-term economic stability for Black communities facing systemic dispossession. One lasting solution they developed was the community land trust (CLT), a model designed to ensure collective land ownership and permanent housing affordability. Learn more about several of NCRC member organizations creating economic opportunity and housing stability for communities across the cou