The Challenge
In the U.S., we’re losing natural spaces about the size of Delaware to development every year. Every acre lost is a missed opportunity. Learn why land conservation matters and how Atira Conservation is making a difference.
Conserving Lands that Matter
Atira Conservation focuses on conserving ecologically rich lands across the U.S. by working with local conservation partners. We’ve helped to protect thousands of acres across 16 states. You can join us in our mission of protecting lands that matter!
Our Successes
Atira Conservation focuses on conserving lands that matter: Our funding supports ecologically rich lands, unique habitats, places with high species diversity or those that play a vital role in plant and wildlife conservation.
Bridging Gaps to Land Conservation
Land protection doesn’t happen overnight. Local trusts and conservation organizations often spend years raising the money needed to protect land; sometimes transactions are stymied when a last piece of vital funding is missing. At Atira Conservation, we specialize in bridging these final funding gaps.
Conserving Lands that Matter
Today we stand at a precipice. Millions of acres are disappearing every year. As these precious spaces are lost, so too are the plants and animals that call them home.
Atira Conservation is making a difference by investing in land conservation projects across the U.S. As a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt, nonprofit private foundation, we are collaborating with land trusts, conservation organizations and private landowners to safeguard natural spaces for wildlife, for people and for the future of our planet.
Conservation Successes
Conservation News
ACT Protects 40 Acres of Land Near Ichetucknee Springs in Columbia County
25 acres of hardwood forest and 15 acres of planted pine in have been protected by Alachua Conservation Trust, Atira Conservation and other partners.
Maxo Meadow | 61 Acres Forever Protected
With sweeping views of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, this working agricultural property is now forever protected.
Working Locally to Act Globally
Local conservation groups have a huge role to play working to protect locally and regionally important natural spaces as part of a global movement.
Local Land Conservation Is More Important than Ever
While it would be easy to get lost in the current uncertainties surrounding our nation’s protected places, we’re instead doubling down on our commitment to supporting local efforts in local communities.
North American Land Trust Acquires Historic Joseph Davis Tract Protecting it as a New Public Preserve
Preservation of the Joseph Davis Tract in Pennsylvania ensures protection from development and public access to a National Historic Landmark.
The Montana Land Reliance Stowell Property
The Stowell Property contains elk calving habitat, a historic beaver dam complex and expands an important travel corridor for bears, mountain lions and numerous other species, including migratory songbirds.
Hurricane Gap Doubles in Size with Wilder Addition
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) is focused on safeguarding this special place and earlier this winter acquired an additional 402-acres on the north face of the mountain in Letcher County just below the overlook.
Trust for Public Land Helps Protect Upper Shoal River for Community and Conservation
Trust for Public Land (TPL) proudly announces the Upper Shoal River Project, a transformative effort to protect 2,491 acres of critical riverfront and woodlands along the Shoal River and Gum Creek.
Moving Beyond Debate into Action
Debate over habitat fragmentation has been going on for decades, but we’re not waiting to take action until the argument is settled!
Saving Wetlands One Acre at a Time
A 2024 report to Congress showed that net loss of wetlands increased by more than 50 percent from 2009-2019. We’re working to save these and other important habitats.
Conservation Successes in 2024
Atira Conservation helped to permanently conserve 19,681 acres in 2024!
Clark Creek Maintains Key Corridor for Grizzlies
While western Montana’s grizzly bears den up for the winter, a new conservation agreement will protect an important habitat corridor that could improve the species’ ability to reconnect its isolated populations in the Northern Rockies.
Conservation easement placed on acres in the Swan
Atira Conservation helped to preserve 158 acres in in the Swan Valley in Missoula, Montana.
McCalla’s Woods
Bordering the Hoosier National Forest, McCalla’s Woods adds to an important block of interior forest habitat in southern Indiana.
Jette Farm: Conserving Grass Valley Agriculture
133 acres of irreplaceable agricultural land have been protected in Montana thanks to Donna Rae Thompson, Five Valleys Land Trust, Atira Conservation and others.
Years in the Making: Em’s Conservation Easement
Decades of work went into protecting a 51-acre site in southeast Indiana.
Protecting the Earth’s Biodiversity
A 2024 study by more than 20 conservation biologists from a dozen countries provides a new roadmap to protect the Earth’s biodiversity…
East Fork Wetlands
With support from Atira Conservation, Cardinal Land Conservancy was able to acquire this new preserve.
Expansion of Hailey Greenway Made Possible Through Community Support
The Wood River Land Trust is proud to announce an addition to the Hailey Greenway
Warbler Ridge Preserve Expands with Cam & Otta Cornett Farm AdditionCam & Otta Cornett Farm Addition
With support from Atira Conservation and others, the Kentucky Natural Lands Trust added 203-acres to the Warbler Ridge Preserve.
Vital Ground Expands Kootenai Valley Habitat Protections
North Idaho Conservation Acquisition Maintains Open Corridor for Grizzlies and Other Wildlife
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