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• Nearly Two Miles of Meadow Creek Restored

  Charlottesville, VA
  Topic (Partnerships)
  May 20, 2013 2013 05 20

  Enhances water quality, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities for Charlottesville residents Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Earth Day with Third Annual Global Picnic

  ARLINGTON, VA
  April 18, 2013 2013 04 18

  What Will You Do For Earth? Have a Picnic!  Learn More

• Max’s Positive Vibe Café Wins 2012 People’s Choice Nature’s Plate Award for Richmond

  Richmond
  July 26, 2012 2012 07 26

  Brought to you by The Nature Conservancy and Supported by OpenTable Learn More

• Cast Your Vote! The Nature Conservancy Is Looking for Your Favorite Green Restaurant in Richmond and Washington, D.C.

  Richmond, VA
  Topic (Events)
  June 06, 2012 2012 06 06

  The finalists have been chosen, and now we need your vote to decide the 2012 Nature’s Plate Award winner Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Is Looking for Your Favorite Green Restaurant – Nominations Are Open in Washington, DC and Virginia

  Richmond, VA
  May 02, 2012 2012 05 02

  Who is serving sustainable seafood or local produce, recycling oyster shells for the Chesapeake Bay, or saving energy in their restaurant, and who will get your vote? Learn More

• Virginia and Maryland/DC Chapters of The Nature Conservancy to Celebrate Earth Day at Parkway Classic on April 22

  Alexandria, VA
  Topic (Events)
  April 11, 2012 2012 04 11

  Ultra-Marathoner Scott Jurek will set the pace for Team Nature runners who are protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay and natural treasures around the world Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy’s Team Nature is Joining the 37th Marine Corps Marathon on October 28: Healthy You and Healthy Planet

  Arlington, VA
  Topic (Events)
  March 07, 2012 2012 03 07

  Team Nature is looking for runners to help make the "people’s marathon" a marathon for people and nature; money raised will support Conservancy work locally and globally Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Thanks Virginia Volunteers for 6,100 Hours Spent Restoring Natural Places Across the Commonwealth in 2011

  Charlottesville, VA
  February 06, 2012 2012 02 06

  Volunteers helped maintain trails, plant trees, monitor freshwater mussels, and restore seagrass meadows and oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay and the near-shore ocean. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy in Virginia and Maryland/DC Announces Fundraising Challenge for Local Runners to Help Chesapeake Bay

  ARLINGTON, VA
  Topic (Events)
  January 17, 2012 2012 01 17

  Top 20 fundraisers receive guaranteed entry to GW Parkway Classic on Earth Day April 22; money raised will help restore oyster reefs and other Chesapeake Bay habitats Learn More

• 2,855 Acres Protected as Natural Area Preserve in Suffolk, VA.

  RICHMOND, VA
  Topic (Forests)
  January 11, 2013 2013 01 11

  South Quay property, formerly owned by International Paper, is vital to longleaf pine’s survival in Virginia. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy and Norfolk Southern Foundation Team Up to Restore Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

  Richmond and Norfolk, VA
  Topic (Partnerships)
  November 26, 2012 2012 11 26

  Norfolk Southern Foundation continues its generous support of The Nature Conservancy with a new $25,000 grant.  Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy, Dominion Virginia Power, Asplundh, and Student Conservation Organization Plan a Trail Maintenance Day at Voorhees Preserve Along the Rappahannock River on November 20th

  RICHMOND, VA
  Topic (Partnerships)
  November 15, 2012 2012 11 15

  Generous donors and volunteers helping re-opening the Voorhees Nature Preserve trails damaged by Hurricanes Irene and Sandy . Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Salutes Governor Kaine’s Historic Commitment to Conservation

  RICHMOND, VA
  October 23, 2009 2009 10 23

  The Nature Conservancy has helped protect 41,650 acres towards Governor Kaine’s Goal Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy and Toyota USA Foundation Create 100 Green Summer Jobs for High School Students

  Arlington, VA
  July 16, 2012 2012 07 16

  Conservancy’s Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future program, now in 18th year, expands to 100 students working in 22 states this summer. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Virginia Director Michael Lipford Thanks Senators Webb and Warner for Helping to Pass Farm Bill and Conserving Working Lands in Virginia

  Richmond
  June 21, 2012 2012 06 21

  The U.S. Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 by a vote of 64-35 Learn More

• NASA and Nature Conservancy Agreement Supports Precipitation and Migratory Bird Research
  

  OYSTER, VA
  June 07, 2012 2012 06 07

  NASA and The Nature Conservancy have joined forces to support the ability to measure precipitation on a global scale while also understanding migratory bird habitats on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Learn More

• Scientists Pinpoint Natural “Strongholds” in Virginia that Could Protect Nature in the Face of Climate Change

  Richmond, VA
  Topic (Climate Change)
  June 04, 2012 2012 06 04

  The Upper James River, Rappahannock Forests and Blackwater River area of Dendron Swamp are predicted to be climate-resilient landscapes in Virginia  Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Is Mobilizing the World’s Largest Seagrass Restoration Project along Virginia’s Eastern Shore

  Oyster, VA
  Topic (Oceans & Coasts)
  May 10, 2012 2012 05 10

  Eelgrass is important habitat for scallops, crabs and other life in our ocean and bays Learn More

• Meadow Creek Restoration Project Ready for Spring Launch

  Charlottesville, VA
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  April 19, 2012 2012 04 19

  Project will restore nearly two miles of degraded stream, enhancing water quality, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities for Charlottesville residents Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Celebrates 10 Years of Conservation Success at Warm Springs Mountain Preserve in Western Virginia

  Warm Springs, VA
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  March 12, 2012 2012 03 12

  The 9,000-acre preserve includes essential forests of the Central Appalachians and protects key wildlife corridors, clean water and a sense of place for local residents Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy and Partners Complete High-Accuracy Elevation Mapping of Virginia’s Eastern Shore

  Nassawadox, VA
  Topic (Oceans & Coasts)
  February 01, 2012 2012 02 01

  Data sets to help managers, communities and scientists evaluate coastal flooding hazards and improve resiliency of coastal environments Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Joins President’s United We Serve Initiative

  GREAT FALLS, VA
  August 5, 2009 2009 08 05

  Volunteers Take on Region’s Newest, Nastiest Foreign Plant Learn More

• Eastern Shore Awarded $919,774 Wildlife Grant

  NASSAWADOX, VA
  September 16, 2009 2009 09 16

  Funding for Bird Habitat Enhancement Precedes Upcoming Birding Festival Learn More

• Virginia and Maryland/DC Chapters of The Nature Conservancy Welcome LEAF Students to Local Nature Preserves

  ARLINGTON, VA
  July 11, 2011 2011 07 11

  Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future (LEAF), now in its 17th year, connects students from urban settings with nature landscapes and helps them continue their environmental education during the summer Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy is Mobilizing the World’s Largest Seagrass Restoration Project Along Virginia’s Eastern Shore

  Oyster, VA
  Topic (Climate Change)
  May 19, 2011 2011 05 19

  Eelgrass is important habitat for scallops, crabs and other life in our ocean and bays Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy and Partners Restore Important Bird Migration Habitat Along Virginia's Eastern Shore

  NASSAWADOX, VA
  February 16, 2011 2011 02 16

  Over 7,500 trees and shrubs will be planted over the next four weeks providing feeding grounds for millions of birds during their spring migration Learn More

• Nature Conservancy and Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Protect Critical Habitat Along Clinch River, Expanding State Natural Area Preserves to over 50,000 Acres

  ABINGDON, VA
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  February 10, 2011 2011 02 10

  Acquisition of Lark Family property will protect 63.83 acres of unique habitat Learn More

• Largest In-Holding of Great Dismal Swamp NWR Protected

  CHESAPEAKE, VA
  April 08, 2009 2009 04 08

  Wetlands will be restored on 966 acres next to Great Dismal Swamp Learn More

• Bolling Branch Stream Draws Governor Kaine's Praise

  DELAPLANE, VA
  June 8, 2009 2009 06 08

  Faquier Stream Restoration a Personal Mission for Fauquier Landowner Learn More

• Indian Creek Purchase Protects Rare Mussels and Expands Opportunity for Public Hiking Trail

  CEDAR BLUFF, VA
  October 28, 2009 2009 10 28

  The Nature Conservancy, town of Cedar Bluff and others team to buy 25 acres for water protection and trail recreation Learn More

• Governor Kaine Announces Conservation of 4,188 Acres within Dragon Run Watershed

  RICHMOND, VA
  May 22, 2009 2009 05 22

  Vital tributary to Chesapeake Bay to be permanently protected Learn More

• Largest Conservation Easement in Virginia History Recorded

  RICHMOND, VA
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  February 3, 2010 2010 02 03

  Hancock Timber Resource Group, The Forestland Group and The Nature Conservancy protect 13,350 acres of forest land in the Dragon Run and Mattaponi Watersheds Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Dedicates Overlook at Flag Rock to Lisa Collis and Gov. Mark Warner

  WARM SPRINGS, VA
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  June 26, 2009 2009 06 26

  Dedication Honors $1.5 Million Gift to the Allegheny Highlands Program Learn More

• Virginia’s Eastern Shore Receives Economic Stimulus Funding for Oyster, Seagrass, and Scallop Restoration

  NASSAWADOX, VA
  June 30, 2009 2009 06 30

  NOAA Funding Will Create 55 Jobs Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Congratulates Governor Kaine Success on Land Conservation Goal

  CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  January 8, 2010 2010 01 08

  The Nature Conservancy has helped protect 43,119 acres towards 400,000-acre goal Learn More

• New Trail Opened to Public at Piney Grove Preserve

  FRANKLIN, VA
  May 11, 2009 2009 05 11

  Trail dedicated to long-time conservationist Constance duPont Darden Learn More

A Remarkable 2012 Season of Recovery for the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker in Virginia

The Center for Conservation Biology
Conservation Lands
February 26, 2013

The 2012 season marked a number of new milestones for the recovery of the federally endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker in Virginia. Biologists from the Center for Conservation Biology documented modern-day highs at the Nature Conservancy’s Piney Grove Preserve for the number of breeding pairs, the number of young fledged, and this past winter we recorded a record high population count.

Swaths of the Eastern Shore will Flood More Frequently

DelmarvaNow.com
Climate Change
February 07, 2013

General Assembly report shows impact of sea-level rise on area.  Scientists say the time to plan to adapt to changing conditions is now.  “The point is, the natural systems will change as the climate and the weather systems change.  It starts with the barrier islands. That’s the No. 1 natural solution.”

VIMS Contributes to International Seagrass Restoration Project

William & Mary News
Partnerships
January 14, 2013

A $4.49 million grant to an international team that includes researchers Robert “JJ” Orth, Ken Moore, and Scott Marion of William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science will support efforts to develop innovative techniques and tools for restoring eelgrass to areas where nutrient reductions have brought back the clear, sunlit waters this underwater plant needs to thrive.

Atlantic Fisheries Commission Limits Menhaden Catch

The Washington Post
Oceans & Coasts
December 14, 2012

There was a big fight over a little fish Friday when the board that regulates Atlantic coast fishing reached a historic vote to reduce the catch of menhaden, widely called the most important fish in the sea.

Regulators To Vote On Menhaden Catch Limits

AP / The Virginian-Pilot
Oceans & Coasts
December 13, 2012

Fisheries regulators vote Friday on whether to cut the size of the legal catch of the environmentally important menhaden, an oily fish prized for use in dietary supplements, cosmetics and animal feed. The vote is a key milestone in the decades-old battle over the fish that scientists say are a key food source for larger species and a filter feeder that improve water quality in areas such as the Chesapeake Bay.

Deeper Water Aims to Keep Swamp Fires Under Control

The Virginian-Pilot
Conservation Lands
November 29, 2012

When the U.S. government created the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in 1974, scientists soon recognized the need to restore its natural hydrology, its wetness. And over the years, they have installed devices to help the swamp regain its ability to store water.  To that end, the refuge this week completed work on four new water-management structures that should not only help restoration efforts, but also diminish the likelihood of intense and prolonged wildfires, the ones that raged in 2008 and 2011.

Grant to Help Great Dismal Swamp Restoration in VA

WTOP
Partnerships
November 28, 2012

The Nature Conservancy is receiving a $25,000 grant to help restore the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk. Officials say the grant from the Norfolk Southern Foundation will help the organization and its partners install water control systems at the 112,000-acre refuge straddles the border of Virginia and North Carolina.

Well-Traveled Whimbrel Set Free After Years of Tracked Data

The Virginian-Pilot
Conservation Lands
November 22, 2012

Hope the whimbrel has finished her journey for science.  On Tuesday morning, Hope was recaptured in St. Croix by Fletcher Smith, a researcher with the Center for Conservation Biology. He removed the satellite unit, which had stopped working, and set Hope free.

Volunteers Heading to Storm Battered VA Preserve

AP / WVEC
Partnerships
November 20, 2012

Volunteers headed to a battered nature preserve on the Rappahannock River to restore trails and a marshland bridge that were damaged by hurricanes Irene and Sandy.

Four Smart Ways to Rebuild after Superstorm Sandy

The Christian Science Monitor
Oceans & Coasts
November 05, 2012

In the days ahead, once people's immediate needs are met, we must focus on another important question: How can we better protect our vulnerable coastal communities from future storms?  While no amount of infrastructure and preparation can fully protect us from a devastating superstorm like Sandy, it is increasingly clear that rebuilding efforts must consider the following four points.

Hurricane Sandy Poses Environmental Threat to Chesapeake Bay

The Washington Post
Oceans & Coasts
October 27, 2012

More than a hundred million tons of dirty sediment mixed with tree limbs and junk float behind the Conowingo Dam, and Hurricane Sandy, a giant faucet nicknamed “Frankenstorm,” could send it pouring into the Chesapeake Bay.  This is just one of the potentially devastating environmental scenarios biologists are fearing as Sandy churns up the Atlantic coast.

U.S. Runs Out of Funds to Battle Wildfires

The Washington Post
Forests
October 07, 2012

In the worst wildfire season on record, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service ran out of money to pay for firefighters, fire trucks and aircraft that dump retardant on monstrous flames.  So officials did about the only thing they could: take money from other forest management programs. But many of the programs were aimed at preventing giant fires in the first place, and raiding their budgets meant putting off the removal of dried brush and dead wood over vast stretches of land — the things that fuel eye-popping blazes, threatening property and lives.

The making of Blackwater Sandhills Natural Area Preserve

Richmond Time-Dispatch
Conservation Lands
September 30, 2012

Brian van Eerden lets out a "woo-hoo," like a barred owl deep in the swamp, and we know he's found what we've come here for.  We pick up the pace, Michael Lipford, Danny White, Darren Loomis and I, navigating stumps, blowdowns, cypress knees and all manner of obstacles, listening as van Eerden continues calling us toward him.  Fifteen minutes earlier, we stood on the banks of the Blackwater River, and van Eerden, the Southern Rivers program director for The Nature Conservancy, wondered aloud if we'd be able to reach the ancient trees.

Preservation Plans Announced for Isle of Wight Land

The Virginian-Pilot
Partnerships
September 05, 2012

Finding a big chunk of land containing old-growth forests, sandhills and more than 5 miles of undisturbed waterfront is not easy in Virginia anymore.  But on Tuesday, state and local officials along with conservationists announced plans to protect just such a tract.

Conservationists knocking on wood that birds thrive

The Virginian-Pilot
Conservation Lands
May 15, 2012

Pink, featherless and just 4 days old, the newest addition to a wildlife recovery experiment here in the pine woods of Virginia was definitely not ready for the media on Monday

Agency buys Eastern Shore islands to protect the Bay

The Virginian-Pilot
Oceans & Coasts
April 10, 2012

A low-lying, lonely outpost covering 228 acres, Savage Island is the last piece in an effort by conservation groups and wildlife agencies to protect similarly sensitive, shoreline properties in Accomack County to keep them pristine forever and to help save the Bay

As an essential Atlantic fish declines, experts debate course

The Washington Post
Oceans & Coasts
July 31, 2011

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is scheduled to meet today to consider whether its harvest for commercial products and sport-fishing bait should be significantly lowered for the first time in years.

Environmental groups meet with DEQ to lobby for water plan

Charlottesville Tomorrow
Rivers & Lakes
July 23, 2011

The Nature Conservancy and representatives from other local environmental groups met with the head of the Department of Environmental Quality to make their case for the water supply plan approved in February by Albemarle and Charlottesville.

Shad face obstacle course in annual run

The Washington Post
Oceans & Coasts
May 16, 2011

Conservation groups work to restore the shad population along the East Coast.

Maryland’s plan to boost Chesapeake Bay oysters will require a lot of hanky-panky

The Washington Post
Oceans & Coasts
May 01, 2011

Maryland recently embarked on a new effort to increase the Chesapeake Bay's oyster population, encouraging them to procreate by expanding their habitat, increasing aquaculture farming and setting aside larger river sanctuaries to protect them from harvesters.

20,000 longleaf pines fulfills vision of ‘Red hawk’

The Tidewater News
Forests
April 02, 2011

Longleaf pine trees were planted on land designated for the future home of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) tribe's cultural center and museum.

Counting Your Blessings? Don't Forget Nature (pdf)

Alexandria Gazette
Rivers & Lakes
December 16, 2010

State director Michael Lipford writes an op-ed about the gift of nature.

First southeast Va. state forest set for Sussex County

The Virginian-Pilot
Conservation Lands
July 22, 2010

The Nature Conservancy transfers 4,400 acres to create the first state forest in southeastern Virginia.

All in a day's work for a bird tracker

The Virginian-Pilot
Oceans & Coasts
July 12, 2010

Alex Wilke, the bird conservation specialist for the Conservancy shows off the wildlife at Virginia Coast Reserve.

Nelson planting part of effort to restore American chestnut

The Daily Progress
Forests
April 22, 2010

Volunteers on plant American chestnut trees at The Nature Conservancy's Fortune's Cove Preserve.

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