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• Wetlands effort helps wildlife, farmers’ wallets

  March 15, 2012 2012 03 15

  An environmental effort along Mississippi River watersheds in the region could have farmers and wildlife seeing only slightly different shades of green. Learn More

• Receive Compensation for Frequently Flooded Cropland

  Graves County, Kentucky
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  March 09, 2012 2012 03 09

  Landowners may now receive federal compensation for placing an easement on their property to restore wetland habitat. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky sells Hart County property to Southern Conservation Corp.

  Lexington, KY
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  February 27, 2012 2012 02 27

  The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky (TNC) recently sold 115.76 acres of its landholdings along the Green River to Southern Conservation Corps (SCC). The property contains 3,000 feet of frontage along the Green River and is located near a significant mussel shoal. It contains a year-round wooded spring and 60 acres of bottomland. The property has also been identified as a swarming area for bat populations. Learn More

• U.S. MAPLE SYRUP INDUSTRY AT RISK

  Cincinnati, OH
  Topic (Forests)
  February 29, 2012 2012 02 29

  The Asian longhorned beetle could put an end to an American staple at the breakfast table. Learn More

• White-nose syndrome spreads in Kentucky

  Frankfort, KY
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  February 06, 2012 2012 02 06

  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has detected white-nose syndrome in bats at three Breckinridge County caves. Learn More

• North American bat death toll exceeds 5.5 million from white-nose syndrome

  Arlington, VA
  Topic (Partnerships)
  January 17, 2012 2012 01 17

  On the verge of another season of winter hibernating bat surveys, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and partners estimate that at least 5.7 million to 6.7 million bats have now died from white-nose syndrome. Biologists expect the disease to continue to spread. Learn More

• State Forestry, Fish and Wildlife acquire 2,500 acres for public use in Union County

  Frankfort, KY
  Topic (Forests)
  January 18, 2012 2012 01 18

  The Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have jointly acquired nearly 2,500 acres in Union County at the confluence of the Ohio and Tradewater rivers. The property will become the state’s newest wildlife management area (WMA) and state forest. Learn More

• Survey finds majority of Kentuckians support state-funded conservation efforts

  Lexington, KY
  Topic (Leadership)
  November 10, 2011 2011 11 10

  A recent survey of Kentucky voters revealed that they enthusiastically support a number of proposals to increase the State’s investment in conservation of Kentucky’s resources. Learn More

• Cumberland River Fire Learning Network Project, Daniel Boone National Forest, Considered for Federal Investment

  Lexington, KY
  Topic (Forests)
  November 07, 2011 2011 11 07

  People across Kentucky stand to benefit from a successful and relatively new federal jobs and forest health program, if selected by a federal advisory board and Congress fully funds the bipartisan program. The effort, called the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP), was created by Congress in 2009 to foster collaborative, science-based restoration in National Forests around the country. Learn More

• Fed ranks Crittenden property top priority

  Crittenden County
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  October 13, 2011 2011 10 13

  Officials of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources teamed up with TNC staff to escort several supporters through the Big Rivers Corridor property on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Learn More

• Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Acquires Griffith Woods

  Harrison County, Kentucky
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  October 17, 2011 2011 10 17

  Conservancy Partner invests in Historic Property Learn More

• Columbia Gas of Kentucky Customers Help Save Hemlocks

  LEXINGTON, KY
  April 27, 2011 2011 04 27

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• Governor Beshear Proclaims September Invasive Species Awareness Month

  FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
  August 20, 2009 2009 08 20

  Organizations raise awareness of the costs associated with invasive species in Kentucky. Learn More

• New Partnership Project to Target Bayou De Chien and Obion Creek Area

  Lexington, KY
  July 18, 2011 2011 07 18

  Collaborative Effort will Work with Landowners to Improve Water Quality and Wildlife Habitat Learn More

Move HB 427 Ahead for Future Generations

Opinion Piece Supported by The Nature Conservancy
Conservation Lands
April 04, 2012

The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky supports the passage of House Bill 427.  Read this Opinion piece support by the Conservancy and the League of Kentucky Sportsmen.  Read the full article

Wetlands effort helps wildlife, farmers’ wallets

The Paducah Sun
Conservation Lands
March 15, 2012

The Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program includes parts of Fulton, Hickman, Carlise, Ballard and Graves counties along the Obion Creek, Mayfield Creek and Bayou de Chien watersheds.  Landowners with frequently flooded farmland have the option to place an easement on their property to allow conservation officials to establish wetlands.  Read the article

Biodiversity of Kentucky Day

Governor Steve Beshear
Events
February 16, 2012

Governor Steve Beshear proclaims February 16, 2012 to be Biodiversity Day of Kentucky.  Read the complete proclamation

North American bat death toll exceeds 5.5 million from white-nose syndrome

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Partnerships
January 17, 2012

On the verge of another season of winter hibernating bat surveys, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and partners estimate that at least 5.7 million to 6.7 million bats have now died from white-nose syndrome. Read all about this threat

Families get free, natural Christmas trees; Jessamine preserve gets healthier

Lexington Herald Leader
Events
December 11, 2011

On Saturday, December 10th, The Nature Conservancy opened its Jim Beam Preserve to the public so they could cut their own eastern red cedar Christmas Trees.  Read the full article

Fall Field Notes

The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky
Conservation Lands
November 22, 2011

Read the latest edition of our Field Notes.

Friends of Griffith Woods hope for best with sale of Harrison property to state

Lexington Herald Leader
Partnerships
November 04, 2011

The Nature Conservancy transfer 355 acres in Harrison County to Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.  Read the complete article

UK Names Sustainability Award Winners

UKNOW University of Kentucky News
Leadership
November 07, 2011

The University of Kentucky recently honored sustainability leaders with the presentation of the 2011 sustainability awards which included awarding the Global Sustainability Award to The Nature Conservancy. Read the complete press release

HUBZone names Phoenix Products corporate citizen of the year

HUBZone Press Release
Leadership
September 16, 2011

Phoenix Products, Inc., of McKee, Kentucky, was named 2011 HUBZone Corporate Citizen of the Year by the HUBZone Contractors National Council.  Phoenix Products is a long time friend and supporter of The Nature Conservancy and we congratulate them for this honor.  Read the complete press release

Sturgis property featured in Crittenden paper

Crittenden Press
Conservation Lands
October 13, 2011

Officials of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources teamed up with TNC staff to escort several supporters through the Big Rivers Corridor property on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Among the attendees were Chris Evans, editor of The Crittenden Press. Evans and his crew covered the event and ran a feature article about the project in their Thursday edition.  Read all about it

Jessamine Journal features article about the Jim Beam Nature Preserve

Jessamine Journal
Conservation Lands
July 07, 2011

Reporter Jonathan Kleppinger of the Jessamine Journal recently featured a great article about The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky's Jim Beam Nature Preserve.

The Nature Conservancy remembers longtime supporter and former Board of Trustee Carl Wedekind, Jr.

Louisville, KY
Leadership
July 15, 2011

Learn more about Carl Wedekind, Jr. and his contributions to The Nature Conservancy  and to the state of Kentucky here.

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness

Louisville, KY
Partnerships
May 26, 2011

Louisville Slugger and The Nature Conservancy Encourage Fans to Help Save our Baseball Bats!  Learn more

Toyota Gives for Volunteers

Donation News
Partnerships
April 05, 2011

Toyota Motor Manufacturing of North America gave $17,500 to The Nature Conservancy in support of its volunteer program.  This generous gift will help to grow the Conservancy's many volunteer activities.

Good Foods and Good Fruit

Donation News
Events
May 07, 2011

A big thank you to the Good Foods Market and Cafe in Lexington for donating a case of bananas and a case of apples for The Nature Conservancy's hike at the Jim Beam Nature Preserve.

Truck Donation

Donation News
Conservation Lands
April 29, 2011

Garrett and Lane Adams donated a bright red, 1995 Chevy S10 pick up truck to The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky. The truck will be used by our Western Kentucky Project Director, Shelly Morris, for her work.  Thank you Garrett and Lane!

Budget Ax Aimed at Natural Lands

Lexington Herald Leader > Kentucky.com
Conservation Lands
March 30, 2011

Bob Wade, Jr. discusses impact of cuts to the Land and Water Conservation Fund on  conservation programs for Kentucky.

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