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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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’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 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Red-cockaded woodpecker making comeback at Piney Grove

Richmond Times-Dispatch
Conservation Lands
May 20, 2012

With a smile born of the miraculous nature of what he's about to share, Wilson reaches into the bag and deposits a writhing jumble of pink flesh onto the blanket. Cameras whir and click

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

Controlled burns fight fire with fire

The Roanoke Times
Forests
March 16, 2012

It is a good day to start a forest fire. And that is just what The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service did Thursday

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.

Protecting Pinnacle Area Nature Preserve

News 5, WCYB.com
Rivers & Lakes
February 15, 2011

An additional 64 acres have been protected along southwestern Virginia's Clinch River.

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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