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Conserving land

Eric Holst

Eric Holst, Managing Director of the Center for Conservation Incentives, stands on the perimeter of the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge.

Photo credit: Mathew Grimm

Because over 70% of land in the lower 48 states is privately owned, the decisions that American landowners make on their land will have the greatest impact on wildlife and water quality.

Given the right incentives, private landowners can play a pivotal role in achieving many of the nation’s conservation goals, including improving water quality and saving wildlife.


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    Saving Sierra meadows

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    We partner with ranchers to improve wildlife habitat and land for cattle grazing.

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    Farms and food

    From the field

    We are working with farmers to improve water quality

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