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October 28, 2009: Indian Creek Purchase Protects Rare Mussels and Expands Opportunity for Public Hiking Trail
The Nature Conservancy announced the purchase of 25 acres along Indian Creek in the town of Cedar Bluff, Virginia. The property will help protect habitat for the globally rare tan riffleshell mussel and expand efforts to create a new nature trail.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org |
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October 23, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Salutes Governor Kaine’s Historic Commitment to Conservation
Governor Kaine’s commitment to conserving the farms, forests, natural areas, and scenic vistas of Virginia has nearly doubled the acreage that Virginia conserves annually, and has put the commonwealth on target to reach his 400,000-acre goal.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org |
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September 16, 2009: Eastern Shore Awarded $919,774 Wildlife Grant
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has been awarded $919,774 in North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) funding to be used to protect and restore bird habitat on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org |
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August 05, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Joins President’s United We Serve Initiative
The Nature Conservancy is taking part in United We Serve, a national effort launched by President Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer. Join us on August 6 and 8 at Fraser Preserve.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org |
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June 30, 2009: Virginia’s Eastern Shore Receives Economic Stimulus Funding
Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the Virginia Seaside Bays Restoration project will receive support from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support 55 jobs that will restore oyster reefs, scallops, and seagrass beds on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
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Jon Schwedler, TNC
301-897-8570
John Bull, VMRC
757-247-2269
David Malmquist, VIMS
804-684-7011
Laura McKay, VCZM
804-698-4323 |
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June 26, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Dedicates Overlook at Flag Rock to Lisa Collis and Gov. Mark Warner
The Nature Conservancy announced today that construction is complete on the new pavilion at Flag Rock. The pavilion was built in part as a safety precaution to replace the previously existing structure, but also to honor former Gov. Mark R. Warner and former first lady of Virginia Lisa Collis for their $1.5 million gift to help advance The Nature Conservancy’s work in the Allegheny Highlands of western Virginia.
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Marek Smith
(504) 839-3599
marek_smith@tnc.org |
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June 09, 2009: Bolling Branch Stream Draws Governor Kaine's Praise
Governor Kaine recognized the efforts of Fauquier landowners Dennis and Tracey Liberson at the public unveiling of their stream restoration project along Bolling Branch in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Jon Schwedler
301-897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org
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May 22, 2009: Governor Kaine Announces Conservation of 4,188 Acres within Dragon Run Watershed
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that the Commonwealth and The Nature Conservancy have purchased 4,188 acres of environmentally extraordinary land within the Dragon Run watershed from the Hancock Timber Resource Group.
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Jon Schwedler
301-897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org
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May 13, 2009: New Trail Opened to Public at Piney Grove Preserve
The Nature Conservancy has opened a new interpretive trail to the public at Piney Grove Preserve in Sussex County. The preserve is the only site in Virginia where the state's rarest bird, the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, can be found.
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Jon Schwedler
301-897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org
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April 02, 2009: Largest In-Holding of Great Dismal Swamp NWR Protected
The Nature Conservancy and Ecosystem Investment Partners announced today the conservation of 966 acres adjacent to Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The tract had been the refuge?s largest unprotected in-holding.
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Jon Schwedler
301-897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org
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March 19, 2009: Three Miles of Blackwater River Frontage Protected
The Nature Conservancy in Virginia and Conservation Forestry, LLC announced the protection of 416 forested acres along the Blackwater River in Southampton County.
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Jon Schwedler
301-897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org
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January 27, 2009: Dominion Foundation Donates $1.1 Million to The Nature Conservancy in VA, WV and NC
The Nature Conservancy announced today the Dominion Foundation awarded a $1.1 million gift to The Nature Conservancy to help advance its conservation work in Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
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Jon Schwedler
301-897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org
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October 14, 2008: CBF and TNC Support Native Oyster Alternatives in Environmental Impact Study
The Environmental Impact Statement evaluating the proposal to introduce a non-native oyster species from Asia into Chesapeake Bay has been released.
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Crisinta Mestre, TNC
703-841-8779
cmestre@tnc.org
John Surrick, CBF
443-482-2045
jsurrick@cbf.org |
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July 21, 2008: Study Examines Air Pollution's Effects on Ecosystems; Finds Widespread, Serious Impacts
No ecosystem type in the eastern United States is free of the effects of air pollution, according to a report released today.
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Anand Mishra
Phone: (301) 897-8570
Email: amishra@tnc.org |
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May 21, 2008: Nature Conservancy Appoints Director of Allegheny Highlands Program
The Nature Conservancy has appointed Marek Smith as director of the Virginia chapter’s Allegheny Highlands Program. Smith will manage the 9,000-acre Warm Springs Mountain Preserve and other conservation projects in Bath, Highland, and Alleghany counties.
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David Dadurka
Phone: (240) 731-1606
Email: ddadurka@tnc.org |
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April 09, 2008: Dragon Run - A New State Forest on the Middle Peninsula
The Virginia Department of Forestry has created a new 1,811-acre state forest, Dragon Run State Forest, in King and Queen County.
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John Campbell, VDOF
(434) 220-9070
(434) 989-0665 |
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March 19, 2008: Gov. Mark Warner and Lisa Collis Donate $1.5 Million to Conservancy’s Allegheny Highlands Program
The Nature Conservancy announced today that former Gov. Mark R. Warner and former first lady of Virginia Lisa Collis have given $1.5 million to the international group to help advance its conservation work in the Allegheny Highlands of western Virginia.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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March 18, 2008: TNC, Virginia DMME, and Virginia Tech Establish an Innovative Mined Land Reforestation Project
Mine land reforestation project is designed to restore approximately 80 acres of native Appalachian forest and thereby increase the absorption of carbon dioxide, one of the main greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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March 14, 2008: $6 million effort to expand Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that with the transfer of 22 acres in lower Northampton County they have completed an 82-acre, $6 million conservation effort to expand the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
David Phemister
804-644-5800 x21
dphemister@tnc.org |
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February 13, 2008: TNC Applauds State's Decision to Issue Permit for Charlottesville-Albemarle Water Supply Plan
A water supply plan balances the needs of people and nature and helps increase natural flows to key Rivanna waterways.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
Ridge Schuyler
434-951-0584
rschuyler@tnc.org |
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January 15, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Congressional Support for Conservation and Restoration Projects
The Nature Conservancy today applauded members of Virginia’s congressional delegation for their hard work in securing more than $3 million for conservation projects that help protect and restore globally important migratory-bird habitat and safeguard mature swamp forests.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
David Phemister
804-644-5800 x21
dphemister@tnc.org |
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December 19, 2007: Nature Conservancy and Army Corps to spend $3.2 million to restore Charlottesville's Meadow Creek
Project Aims to Reduce Erosion and Sedimentation, Enhance Natural Habitat for Plants, Animals and Aquatic Creatures
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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December 10, 2007: Sussex County Landowner, Longleaf Pine Enthusiast, Donates Conservation Easement to Nature Conservan
Sussex County resident William Owen donates a conservation easement on his 1,400-acre property to protect longleaf pine and several rare plant and animal species.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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December 03, 2007: Wildlife Photographer Donates Conservation Easement over 119 Acres in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Wildlife photographer and retired executive Dennis Liberson donates a conservation easement to protect and restore 119 acres of gentle, rolling pastures in Fauquier County.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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October 18, 2007: Nature Conservancy in Virginia Statement on Warner-Lieberman Climate Legislation
A statement was issued today by Michael Lipford, Virginia executive director of The Nature Conservancy.
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Dave Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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August 03, 2007: Nature Conservancy’s Virginia Director Praises Senator Warner for Work on Climate Change Legislation
Michael Lipford, Virginia executive director of The Nature Conservancy, today applauded Senator John Warner for his bold leadership on climate change.
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David Phemister
804-837-0956
dphemister@tnc.org |
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July 12, 2007: Nature Conservancy Sells Cobb Island Station
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has sold Cobb Island Station, a former U.S. Coast Guard Station, for $4.1 million to Cobb Island Station LLC.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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June 21, 2007: State, Local Funds Help Protect 500 Acres of Old-Growth Cypress Swamp
Isle of Wight County and The Nature Conservancy partner on wetland protection project
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
Brian van Eerden
804-644 5800 ext. 19
bvaneerden@tnc.org |
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May 30, 2007: Nature Conservancy Appoints New Clinch Valley Program Director
Brad Kreps returns to southwest Virginia as the new Clinch Valley Program Director after leading the Conservancy’s Allegheny Highlands Program.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
Brad Kreps
276-676-2209
bkreps@tnc.org |
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March 14, 2007: TNC Applauds Sen. William Wampler and Del. Terry Kilgore for Brumley Mountain Project
Legislators were instrumental in designating $1.6 million toward state’s acquisition of largest privately-owned tract in Washington County
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
Matthew Crum
276-676-2209
mcrum@tnc.org
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March 14, 2007: City of Fredericksburg Finalizes 4,232-acre Conservation Easement Agreement
A conservation easement with TNC, Virginia Outdoors Foundation and Department of Game and Inland Fisheries protects nearly 60 miles of riparian land along Rappahannock and Rapidan rivers and tributaries.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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February 08, 2007: Nature Conservancy Applauds Bush Administration’s Support for Nottoway River Forest Legacy Project
The Nature Conservancy today applauded President Bush’s inclusion of $1.5 million for the Virginia Department of Forestry’s Nottoway River project in his funding request for the Forest Legacy Program for Fiscal Year 2008.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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February 06, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Transfers 210 Acres on Eastern Shore to US Fish and Wildlife Service
The Nature Conservancy completed its transfer of 210 acres on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The transfer is part of approximately 490 acres of land the Conservancy purchased in March 2005.
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David Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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December 20, 2006: Conservation Coalition and Military Create Partnership in VA, Secure Conservation Easement
Fort A.P. Hill formalized its partnership with five other organizations dedicated to conservation in the region around the installation during a signing ceremony Tuesday at the installation’s Romenick Hall. The ceremony also celebrated the first conservation easement placed on a property adjacent to the installation via the partnership.
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David Dadurka, The Nature Conservancy
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org
Ken Perrotte
(804) 633-8324
Ken.Perrotte@us.army.mil
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November 01, 2006: BP, The Nature Conservancy Gift of 655 Acres Benefits State, York County
Representatives from BP, The Nature Conservancy and Virginia’s Natural Resources Secretariat today commemorated the donation of 655 acres of undeveloped land in York County. The land was donated by BP to the Conservancy earlier this year as a way of preserving the acreage.
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David Dadurka, The Nature Conservancy
(240) 731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
John Curry, BP America
(443) 562-7274
john.curry@bp.com
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September 21, 2006: The Nature Conservancy in Virginia completes 20,830-acre conservation deal with International Paper
The Nature Conservancy in Virginia completed a conservation deal with International Paper that protects 20,830 acres of forestland in Sussex, Surry, Isle of Wight and Southampton counties.
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David Dadurka
(240) 731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
Brian van Eerden
(804) 644 5800 ext. 19
bvaneerden@tnc.org |
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