We are excited to announce a Special Challenge, thanks to our Development Committee, Board of Directors and Advisory Council. To demonstrate their commitment to this strategic initiative these Conservancy supporters have pledged or donated ~$200,000 towards our Corridors Campaign to help power our acquisition efforts. They are issuing a challenge to all of our supporters to contribute too!
Protecting new wild places is a key aspect of our work. If you talk to Mark Bisset, our Executive Director, at any time of the year, he can brief you on the different acquisition projects we have on the go.
Within our current Strategic Plan is a major push to protect more critical habitat, while the opportunities are still there. As we have all seen, development of our region and destruction of critical habitat has ramped up. The mission of the Conservancy is to be as pro-active as possible and protect the important natural areas NOW.
By working with interested land owners, and powered by people like you, we are able to accomplish this mission. And the goal is big – an additional 4,000 acres by 2025. Since the launch of the Strategic Plan, 1,824 acres has been protected in five new Reserves.
That’s where the Corridors Campaign comes in. This is an expanded look at the Black River Wildlands Campaign to envelop the Carden Alvar due to the location, presence of Species at Risk and opportunities for acquisitions.
We have a goal to raise $1.4 million dollars and thanks to our Challenge gifts and our many other supporters, we are close to $900,000. With multi-year pledges and a commitment from people just like you, we can keep our eyes focused on securing the beautiful natural places in our area.
With $500,000 still to raise, please take a moment to consider the positive impact you can have on our landscapes – on our communities – on the species, and make a donation or pledge to our Corridors Campaign. If you have already made a commitment – thank you for your support!
Please rise to the Challenge!
Your Development Committee,
Doug Varty
Jason Stewart
Doug Christie
Mark Bisset
Tanya Clark