As we pass the halfway point of 2025, we’ve taken a moment to reflect. Conservation is fast-moving and often urgent, but it’s also built on long-term relationships, strategy, and trust. That balance of big action and quiet groundwork has defined our year so far.
Here are a few of the places where momentum is building:
A wood turtle - as found in Bear Hill, New Hampshire.
Protecting Bear Hill — and Expanding It
Roughly 9,000 acres are now protected in this ecologically significant part of New Hampshire, with 3,000 more expected to close later this year. We’ve also identified five new parcels for potential conservation, and interest continues to grow, both locally and nationally. Senator Jeanne Shaheen recently visited the nearby Kilham Bear Center, and Bear Hill featured prominently in the Connecticut River Partnership’s recent presentation in Washington, where our CEO now sits on the executive committee.
Catahoula Lake is an important refuge for canvasback ducks and other waterfowl.
Strategic Action at Catahoula Lake
After careful assessment, we’re now actively engaged in efforts to restore protections for Catahoula Lake, a vital Ramsar wetland and refuge for waterfowl, Louisiana bears, and Louisiana pine snakes. Once a state-managed fish and game reserve, Catahoula has suffered from neglect since its privatization. We’re now collaborating with local partners and federal stakeholders to reconnect this area to the wider conservation landscape, with advocacy and fundraising already underway.
Looking Forward
None of this would be possible without the generosity and collaboration of our partners, donors, and supporters. If you’re seeking a grounded, impactful way to support conservation in a complex world, we invite you to join us by following or making a contribution.
Thank you from the whole team at WildLandscapes!
