Causes: Environment, Forest Conservation, Land Resources Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management

Mission:
At the The Conservation Fund we make conservation work for America. By creating solutions that make environmental and economic sense, we are redefining conservation to demonstrate its essential role in our future prosperity.
Top-ranked for efficiency and effectiveness, we have worked in all 50 states to protect more than 8 million acres of land since our founding in 1985.

Results:
We practice conservation to achieve environmental and economic outcomes. Our trusted and get-it-done staff throughout the country create and implement innovative, practical ways to benefit the natural world and the well-being of Americans from every walk of life. While we are a national organization, The Conservation Fund's accomplishments are delivered locally. We have active or completed projects in all 50 states.
- Protected over 600,000 acres in 16 states through our Working Forest Fund.
- Created or retained more than 3,200 jobs at nearly 190 businesses in underserved rural and urban communities throughout central Appalachia and the Southeast.
- Awarded over $4 million in grants to community organizations that preserve the rural landscape and strengthen local economies.
- Protected over 2 million acres of working farms and forests.

Geographic areas served: United States

Programs: Conservation Acquisition, Conservation Leadership Network, Conservation Loans, Freshwater Institute, Mitigation Solutions, Natural Capital Investment Fund, Resourceful Communities, Cities, Working Forest Fund