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Throughout 2011, the Conservation Leadership Network worked with a broad array of partners, bringing together professionals at national, state, regional, and local levels to achieve common ground, and most importantly, on- the-ground results that benefit our treasured natural resources, economic health, and overall quality of life. Select highlights are included in this Year in Review, along with important information on several of our key programs planned for next year—new courses, new projects, new partnerships, producing ever stronger results. We hope you enjoy the Year in Review!
 The Conservation Leadership Network was invited this year to spur sustainable community economic development in three regions of the country, namely the Heart of the Continent Region spanning upper Minnesota and northwest Ontario, the Blue Ridge Parkway Region covering the states of Virginia and North Carolina, and in numerous communities throughout the Appalachian Mountain Region ranging from Delaware, New York to Muscle Shoals, Alabama!Read more »  The Conservation Leadership Network (CLN) was established to bring diverse constituencies together to forge conservation solutions. This past year, CLN has played a central role in bringing together the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3, the 8 mid-west states comprising the region, and the American Wind Energy Association and its member companies to forge a conservation solution – namely the commencement of a multi-species habitat conservation plan for wind energy development in the mid-west that facilitates safe, clean renewable energy, and ensures the protection of endangered species and their habitat. Watch for Periodic Updates in 2012! The slate of national course offerings for 2012 on green infrastructure, community economic development and mitigation banking is set! Of note is the much-awaited advanced green infrastructure pilot course “GI 201”, scheduled for July 16-19, 2012 in Shepherdstown, WV. This course will be offered by the Conservation Fund and its partners and will focus on issues and challenges associated with successful implementation of green infrastructure in a variety of settings and applications.
Read more » Save-the-Date:  In February 2011, the Conservation Leadership Network hosted the inaugural National Green Infrastructure Conference! Close to 300 professionals from 36 states, 3 countries, and one territory gathered at this inaugural conference. The Conference far exceeded our expectations due to the high-caliber of both the speakers and attendees, coupled with the robust dialogue exchange producing lasting results! Following upon the success of the Conference, we launched a Green Infrastructure webinar series and a Peer Exchange Program!Read more » |
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From the staff of the Conservation Leadership Network, we thank you for your support this year, wish you a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing you in 2012!
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Throughout 2009, the Conservation Leadership Network worked with a broad array of partners, bringing together professionals at national, state, regional, and local levels to achieve common ground and on-the-ground results that benefit our treasured natural resources, economic health, and community quality of life. A few highlights are included in this Year in Review. We also include key events planned for next year—new courses, new projects, new partners, and ever stronger results.
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Focus on Infrastructure and the Environment
 The Conservation Leadership Network hosted two seminal events this year – the National Summit on Infrastructure and the Environment and “Looking Beyond the Transportation Footprint,” the summer meeting of the Transportation Research Board’s Environmental Analysis and Transportation Committee. Both of these events highlighted the critical relationship between infrastructure and the environment. Read more »New Courses on the Horizon
 In 2010, the Conservation Leadership Network will deliver two new pilot courses: Conservation Banking, a course designed for regulators, users, and bankers; and a course for communities entitled Planning for Climate Change Using a Green Infrastructure Approach. Read more » Upcoming Training & Other Projects in 2010
Our 2010 calendar promises to be a great year! The 2010 line-up of national course offerings includes: Balancing Nature and Commerce in Communities that Neighbor Public Lands in January, Green Infrastructure in March and September, Mitigation Banking for IRT s in June, and Conservation Banking (our newest course) in July. We’ll also be on the road, bringing Balancing Nature and Commerce workshops to communities in Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Michigan; joining our new partner, CSX, in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and heading to the mid-west to lead mitigation focus groups for the NiSource Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. And, that’s just to start!
Read more » Year in Review
 In addition to our national course offerings, we brought the Green Infrastructure training to eight locales around the country! We continued our partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Appalachian Regional Council and the National Endowment for the Arts offering tourism assessments and workshops to gateway communities in the Appalachian Region.Read more » |
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Have a safe and happy holidays, and a happy new year from the
Conservation Leadership Network Team. See you in 2010! |
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Save The Date
Two events to be hosted by CLN in 2009.
With the theme of Looking Beyond the Transportation Footprint: New Partners and New Scales, the Transportation Research Board’s Environmental Analysis and Transportation committee’s summer meeting will be held at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) from July 13 – 17, 2009.
In partnership with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, National Geographic and a host of other partners, the Conservation Leadership Network will hold a workshop in the fourth quarter of 2009 on Climate Change and Green Infrastructure in the Chesapeake Region. Read more »
2008 Appalachian Gateway Communities Initiative Awardees Announced
Funding to enhance tourism in the region
 Through a partnership between The Conservation Fund and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, nine Appalachian communities received grants and technical assistance.
The awards are designed to help gateway communities benefit from tourism development by enhancing natural assets, developing local artistic resources, preserving local heritage and character, and supporting asset-based economic development. This program is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Appalachian Regional Commission. Read more »
Conservation Leadership Network Course Offerings
Training opportunities in 2009
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Recent Training Courses & Events
Focus on green infrastructure in Fall 2008
 In September, we held a successful offering of Strategic Conservation Planning using a Green Infrastructure Approach at the NCTC, and then took the course on the road to Kenai, Alaska. In October, we piloted a workshop on green infrastructure planning for transportation professionals and began two months of focus group sessions for the NiSource Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Read more »
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Green Infrastructure in Practice
The Conservation Fund begins major GI assessment.
On June 1, 2008, The Conservation Fund began work on a green infrastructure (GI) assessment as part of the NiSource Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). This GI assessment will span parts of 14 states and cover 6.4 million acres of land. The Conservation Leadership Network will be conducting focus groups with state resource specialists to help inform placement of mitigation opportunities as part of this project. Read More »
Recent Training Courses & Events
A busy spring for the Conservation Leadership Network
 This spring the Conservation Leadership Network piloted a new course on Conservation Financing, offered a second pilot of the highly successful Mitigation Banking Course for Interagency Review Teams, and convened land-owners, land trusts, and government agencies in an action planning summit for the Chesapeake Forests. Read More »
Upcoming National Courses
Training Opportunities in Fall 2008
The Conservation Leadership Network (CLN) is offering a number of upcoming training courses this fall – don’t miss the opportunity to participate.
New CLN Team Member On Board
Briechle brings planning and community engagement experience to CLN.
 We are very pleased to announce that Kendra Briechle has joined the CLN Team as a Senior Training Associate. Located at our Arlington, Virginia headquarters, Kendra formerly managed the Fund’s Center for Conservation and Development. With a background in planning and community involvement, her expertise will be a great asset for our course participants. Kendra can be contacted by email at kbriechle@conservationfund.org or by phone at (703) 525-6300. Welcome Kendra! Read More »
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Taking Home Best Practices
Teams from Alaska to Tennessee take part in workshops this winter.
This winter, the Balancing Nature and Commerce for Communities that Neighbor Public Lands course attracted four diverse teams from Tennessee to Oklahoma to develop tangible plans for their communities' futures. A place-based Green Infrastructure workshop sent the CLN team traveling to Fairbanks, Alaska, where 60 professionals gathered for a week to learn and begin developing strategic conservation plans. Read More>
Chesapeake Forest Conservation Summit
Advancing Local and Regional Collaboration for Forest Conservation
 The Chesapeake Forest Conservation Summit will be held May 29 – 30, 2008, at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The Conservation Leadership Network and its partners will host stakeholders in the Chesapeake Region to build a dialogue on forest conservation. Read More>
Upcoming National Courses
Training Opportunities in Spring 2008
From April to June, CLN is offering a number of training courses:
For more information including course content, registration deadlines, and target audiences Read More>
Tribute to Mark Benedict
Dedication of Elm Tree Grove at NCTC on April 19th
 The Conservation Fund and the USFWS National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) will host a memorial celebration to honor the life and work of our beloved colleague, Mark Benedict on April 19, 2008. A tree planting ceremony will be held along with other activities on the NCTC campus for Mark’s family, friends, colleagues, and all who want to pay tribute to his work. Please plan to join us for this wonderful event to honor Mark Benedict. Read More>
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