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American Land Conservancy

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Founded in 1990, American Land Conservancy is a national non-profit land conservation organization that conserves landscapes for the benefit of people and wildlife. We work in partnership with communities, landowners, non-profit organizations, corporations and public resource agencies to create innovative and effective conservation solutions. Through land acquisition, conservation easements, restoration and stewardship, ALC has secured hundreds of thousands of acres for wildlife habitat, working landscapes, parks and open space across the United States.

We seek to foster healthy ecosystems by preserving biological diversity and protecting habitats.We believe people need open space to connect to nature and recharge.We understand that healthy ecosystems are essential to sustainable economies and communities.We believe in conserving working farms and ranches to sustain historic landscapes and a way of life.We consider collaboration to be critical to the future of land conservation in America.We believe that private landowners can often serve as the best stewards of land.
Since its inception, American Land Conservancy has worked with landowners to protect hundreds of thousands of acres across the United States. From negotiating and completing the largest and most complex conservation easement transaction in California, the Hearst Ranch project, to the outright purchase of properties for public acquisition, ALC brings to the table tremendous experience and perspective.

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In every project we take on, ALC’s friendly and dedicated staff provides landowners with the personal attention they need to make the right decision for their property and see that their goals are realized.

My Blog

Wild Cherry Canyon Project in the News!

Editorial: One cherry we really ought to pick - The TribuneSAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, February 24, 2009Coastal panel expected to OK $5 million to help buy 2,400-acre addition to Montaña de Oro - The...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:45:00 GMT

ALC Honored for Leadership in Preserving Mississippi River Ecosystem

American Land Conservancy (ALC) was honored today by the St. Louis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for its leadership on the Middle Mississippi River Regional Corridor Study. Missi...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:18:00 GMT

ALC Aims to Boost Delta Economy

MISSISSIPPI RIVER TOURISM WILL BOOST DELTA ECONOMY Publicly Owned 'River-Lands' Needed to Catch Recreational Wave   For Immediate Release          ;...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:43:00 GMT

Help ALC Save Buck Island!

Imagine the excitement of attending a fishing and boating tournament, festival or open air concert on an island just a stones' throw away from downtown Helena, Arkansas, a historic river town that emb...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:56:00 GMT

ALC Featured on OpenRoad.TV!

New website launched as "The Traveler's Video Guide to the American West" (SAUSALITO, CA, June 4, 2007)  Today, Doug McConnell, longtime host of "Nissan's Bay Area Backroads" on KRON-TV, and Carl Bi...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:55:00 GMT

Rare Illinois Bayou Conserved at Cypress Creek NWR

American Land Conservancy, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, Shawnee RC&D, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on May 11th, 2007 a significant addition to the Cypress Creek Nati...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:34:00 GMT

Partnership Conserves 2,700 Acres of Missouri Wetlands

American Land Conservancy (ALC) is pleased to announce the restoration of more than 2,700 acres of wetlands in the BK Leach Memorial Conservation Area. The restoration covers 950 acres within the Bitt...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:35:00 GMT

Hearst Ranch Conservation Project Receives Governors Award

The Hearst Ranch Conservation Project was honored at the State Capitol today as recipient of the prestigious Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award. Stephen Hearst, vice president and ...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:36:00 GMT

Nevada Centennial Ranch Conserved Forever

The first conservation easement under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) will keep a Carson Valley Centennial Ranch in agriculture forever. The Hussman Ranch300 acres of irrigate...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:37:00 GMT