News and Views from Atira Conservation

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!

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…

Partner Press Releases

News About Our Projects

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.

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.

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.

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.

McCalla’s Woods

Bordering the Hoosier National Forest, McCalla’s Woods adds to an important block of interior forest habitat in southern Indiana.

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...

Conservation easement placed on acres in the Swan

Atira Conservation helped to preserve 158 acres in in the Swan Valley in Missoula, Montana.

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Atira Conservation works with partners across the country. If you know of a natural space we should consider for protection, please email us with your idea.