News & Perspectives
A Year in Review: 2025
In 2025, we’ve collaborated with 12 organizations in 10 states, helping to secure $41,883,578 worth of conservation lands on 8,042 acres that are now permanently protected!
Connecting Habitats, Connecting Communities
Local governments play a crucial role in fostering wildlife habitat connectivity through urban planning — something local residents can get involved in.
Redford Inspired Land Protection
Robert Redford’s legacy of land protection and stewardship is an inspiration to us all.
The Roadless Rule
The Roadless Rule is an important conservation tool many people didn’t know existed until the administration announced plans in June to rescind it.
Enduring Arctic Wildlife Proves Importance of Land Conservation
Nature’s resilience in the Arctic serves as an important example of the need for land conservation.
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.
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!
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Conserved: Klickitat Oaks, Phase 1
More than 2,600 acres of oak and pine woodland conserved in the first of three planned conservation projects above the Klickitat River.
Fellows Ranch Placed Under Easement
Nearly 4,500 acres of working agricultural land and rich wildlife habitat in Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front region will be protected from subdivision and new development.
Mississippi Valley Conservancy Expands Boscobel Bluffs State Natural Area with Acquisition of Bald Bluff
The Bald Bluff property offers stunning scenic views of the surrounding rural landscape while providing space for native plants and wildlife. | Photo: Mississippi Valley Conservancy staff LA CROSSE, WI – Mississippi Valley Conservancy has expanded the Boscobel Bluffs…
Indreland Ranch Protects Wildlife Habitat, Agriculture Near Missoula
Representatives of the Montana Natural Resources Conservation Service and Five Valleys Land Trust with Dean Indreland (holding plaque, left) and Rory Indreland (holding plaque, right) celebrate the project | Photo: Anastasia Wilde Five Valleys Land Trust | Jan. 28,…
New N.H. wilderness preserve protects 2,000 acres along Appalachian Trail
By Amanda Gokee, Globe Staff | Oct. 21, 2025 CONCORD, N.H. – A new wilderness preserve has been created, spanning 2,000 acres along a stretch of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire. The Northeast Wilderness Trust, a nonprofit regional land trust, purchased the land…
Conservation Partners Collaborate to Save Remaining Inholding in Panthertown Valley
Conservation project links ecological protection with recreation and beauty in “Yosemite of the East.”
The Power of Private Philanthropy in Protecting Open Lands
Private philanthropy — including support from Atira Conservation — has played a crucial role in the GVLT’s Northern Yellowstone Open Lands project.
Limestone Gap Preserve established on Pine Mountain
By Jay Compton, Middlesboro News | Sept. 2, 2025 The Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) has announced the establishment of the Limestone Gap Preserve. The 204-acre preserve is located on the north face of Pine Mountain and safeguards the viewshed of the City of…
Nearly 1 Mile of Elkhorn Creek Frontage Protected by Woods and Waters Land Trust
Family’s conservation easement protects creek-front land from development in perpetuity.
KNLT Establishes New Limestone Gap Preserve
204-acre preserve on the north face of the mountain safeguards the viewshed of the City of Pineville.
Partners in Land Conservation
Atira Conservation is committed to land conservation across the United States. We work with local and regional land trusts, conservation organizations and private landowners to safeguard natural spaces for wildlife, for people and for the future of our planet.
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Vital Ground Foundation
The Vital Ground Foundation was founded in 1990 to protect and restore North America’s grizzly bear populations for future generations by conserving wildlife habitat and by supporting programs that reduce conflicts between bears and humans. Based in Missoula, Montana,…