conservation

Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love put six acres around his Lake Tahoe home into conservation, protecting its pine trees and wildlife from development

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Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love has placed six acres around his Lake Tahoe estate under conservation protection. (Wikimedia Commons)

Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love has put six acres around his Lake Tahoe home into conservation. The move gives the pine trees and wildlife around the property legal protection from development, People magazine reports. The 85-year-old musician now resides in Incline Village, Nevada. Earlier this year, he put his $43 million estate up for sale, … Read more

A 2,600-acre South Carolina timber property at the rivers where Revolutionary War commander Francis Marion hid from British forces has been transferred to the state, advancing a 7,600-acre conservation project with 60+ miles of riverfront

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A 2,600-acre South Carolina timber property at the rivers where Revolutionary War commander Francis Marion hid from British forces has been transferred to the state, advancing a 7,600-acre conservation project with 60+ miles of riverfront

During the American Revolutionary War, Marion and his militia used the area’s remote swamps as a base for military operations A 2,600-acre timber property in South Carolina, located near the rivers where Revolutionary War commander Francis Marion once hid from British forces, has been transferred to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. The land, known … Read more

In 1934, America created a $1 conservation stamp for duck hunters; it has since helped protect more than 6 million acres of wetlands

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In 1934, America created a $1 conservation stamp for duck hunters; it has since helped protect more than 6 million acres of wetlands

The Duck Stamp. Image Credit: BirdNote In 1934, the United States introduced a small annual stamp that linked waterfowl hunting directly to wetland conservation. The Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on 16 March that year, required waterfowl hunters aged 16 and over to buy a stamp. The first one … Read more

A Massachusetts farm stayed under one family’s care for a century and was cultivated for more than 200 years; a 2025 conservation purchase protected over 120 acres of farmland and forest for the future

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A Massachusetts farm stayed under one family's care for a century and was cultivated for more than 200 years; a 2025 conservation purchase protected over 120 acres of farmland and forest for the future

More than 120 acres of historic farmland and nearby woodland in Essex, Massachusetts, have been permanently protected from commercial housing development after a major conservation deal was completed in early 2025. According to project details published by the Essex County Greenbelt Association, the regional land trust worked with local town leaders and state environmental agencies … Read more

In 1995, an Illinois recreation manager bought 100 acres near a major lake; decades later, his conservation work is protecting a creek that supplies drinking water to about 30,000 people

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In 1995, an Illinois recreation manager bought 100 acres near a major lake; decades later, his conservation work is protecting a creek that supplies drinking water to about 30,000 people

When Greg Reising bought roughly 100 acres near Kinkaid Lake in southern Illinois in 1995, he was looking for a place where he could spend time outdoors and connect with wildlife. Decades later, the property has become part of a much larger conservation effort aimed at protecting the creek system that feeds a reservoir serving … Read more

In 1997, two young scientists bought 116 acres beside New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park; 25 years later, they placed the entire farm under conservation protection for wetlands, forests and wildlife

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In 1997, two young scientists bought 116 acres beside New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park; 25 years later, they placed the entire farm under conservation protection for wetlands, forests and wildlife

Bonk and Trowbridge had planned to conserve the property since they bought it Laura Bonk and Phil Trowbridge bought 116 acres of undeveloped land in Allenstown, New Hampshire, in 1997. The couple were young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts at the time. They recognised the importance of the property, which lies along the northern boundary of … Read more

In 2005, a Minnesota couple bought 20 acres beside Montana’s Stillwater River; 17 years later, they had assembled 655 acres and placed the entire property under conservation protection for bears, wolves and elk

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In 2005, a Minnesota couple bought 20 acres beside Montana’s Stillwater River; 17 years later, they had assembled 655 acres and placed the entire property under conservation protection for bears, wolves and elk

When Doug and Carolyn Kohrs first visited Montana’s Flathead Valley from their home in Minnesota, they were drawn to the landscape along the Stillwater River. In 2005, they bought 20 acres beside the river, already believing that the land should remain protected. Over the next 17 years, the couple gradually assembled 655 acres of rich … Read more

California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections rank it among Southern California’s best future habitats, with tribal co-management now being planned

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California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections rank it among Southern California's best future habitats, with tribal co-management now being planned

California state officials have completed the purchase of 640 acres of desert land near Pioneertown, securing a large area that researchers say is highly likely to remain suitable for western Joshua trees as the climate changes. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) completed the purchase on August 24, 2026. The land is northwest … Read more

In 1843, Mexico granted 22,000 acres in California’s Cuyama Valley; 183 years later, the largest surviving 5,650-acre piece was permanently protected after a $1 million conservation campaign

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In 1843, Mexico granted 22,000 acres in California's Cuyama Valley; 183 years later, the largest surviving 5,650-acre piece was permanently protected after a $1 million conservation campaign

The largest remaining intact part of an 1843 Mexican land grant in California’s Cuyama Valley has been permanently protected from future commercial development after a successful grassroots conservation campaign. The 5,650-acre Spanish Ranch, managed by the Doiron family, is now protected by a permanent agricultural conservation easement through a partnership with the California Rangeland Trust. … Read more

In 2022, Miami Dolphins star Zach Sieler and his wife launched an outdoor foundation; four years later, their 250-acre Missouri property is becoming a farm and conservation classroom for children

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In 2022, Miami Dolphins star Zach Sieler and his wife launched an outdoor foundation; four years later, their 250-acre Missouri property is becoming a farm and conservation classroom for children

Zach and Hannah’s foundation grew from a 2019 experience at their hunting camp with a wheelchair user. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle and team captain Zach Sieler and his wife Hannah are developing their 250-acre property in Missouri into a place where children can learn about agriculture, conservation and the outdoors. The couple launched the Sieler … Read more