A Conservation Quilt: Land and Water for All

“Conservation is an all-hands-on-deck proposition.”

These wise words were among many spoken by Charles F. Jordan, a 20-year member of The Conservation Fund’s Board of Directors, and its Chairman from 2003 to 2008.

Charles Jordan had a clear vision and high ambition for America’s parks and public lands. He was equally dedicated to bringing every citizen to the table - “color coordinating the movement” was how he put it - to enjoy and protect the places that belong to everyone.

A Conservation Quilt: Land And Water For All is the first in an annual series, and we dedicate this inaugural document to Charles Jordan’s powerful inspiration to all of us.

The Conservation Fund saves special places all across America for all its people. We have protected more than 7 million acres of land and water, from the park down the street to farms to wild areas and favorite destinations of all kinds, in all 50 states. In every aspect of our work, we strive to balance economic and environmental goals, ensuring that conservation offers a broad array of benefits.

To do that, we partner with community and government leaders, businesses, landowners, conservation nonprofits and other dedicated partners that come from diverse backgrounds and often from underrepresented groups.

The Fund has amassed an outstanding portfolio of projects and initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to conserve land and water and build strong communities for all.