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I have followed the activities of ALC since its formation nearly two decades ago. Under the vision and direction of its founder and 15-year CEO, Harriet Burgess. It went where other land trusts were reluctant to go -- into high-risk projects of size, complexity and difficulty. For example, its landmark Hearst Ranch project near Big Sur. ALC has a staff of idealistic, creative, energetic, environmentalists who were able to accomplish the highly improbable, and the continue to forge ahead.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the Hearst Ranch coastline preservation.
Ways to make it better!
- If I ran this organization, I would... bring a lazer beam focus on land conservation.
ALC is incredibly cost effective in their land conservation efforts. They work on truly worthwhile preservation projects, and are often willing to tackle projects that other land conservation groups find too difficult.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... preserving hundreds of thousands of acres of natural and historically important land throughout America
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Working with the staff to preserve wonderful and scenic landscapes
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... very dedicated and hardworking
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... do a lot more to preserve threatened landscapes
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... ALC had more support from the public and foundations
- If I ran this organization, I would... find ways to increase public support
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... increasing public support for ALC's work
I was a Board Member & I served on the advisory board before becoming an executive board member
Post public compliment
After my initial exposure to American Land Conservancy through the members of the Mississippi River Program, I was impressed enough with their work to become familiar and active with the organization. Their ability to work in an efficient and timely manner as well as their passion for conservation and preservation of natural resources allows them to be respected by partners across the board. Wetlands have long been my passion (having served as state chairman of Ducks Unlimited) I found that the work and position of ALC in the Mississippi River Program to further that passion.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the conservation of over 25,000 acres along the Mississippi River floodplain and the procuring of several thousand acres for the new Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. They have also worked to promote the fishing and boating trail along the lower Mississippi River which will not only have conservation and recreation benefits, but also economic benefits to riverside communities.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... A+
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... financial. In the past the organization has operated from funds derived from land transactions, but the need for outside assistance has become evident. Developing a reliable financial resource system is important to the organizations continued success.
I was a Professional with expertise in this field & I am the conservation director for a land conservation org serving New Mexico.
Post public compliment
ALC defies the traps that traditional conservation organizations fall into: large overhead, bureaucratic processes, mission creep. By doing so they fill the invaluable roll in land and water conservation in the US by being able to respond quickly, creatively and powerfully to the most pressing projects. ALC finds a way to make the impossible projects work.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... Oregon, Nevada, California, Montana - projects that protected landscape level ecosystems, wildlife corridors, beaches, trails.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... their flexibility as modus operandi.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... extremely professional, passionate, and values driven.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... ensure in perpetuity the environmental soundness and public benefit of some of the most important coastal lands in California and Alaska.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I had more time with the organization.
- If I ran this organization, I would... partner with the other nat'l conservation org's to offer our expert services.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... political awareness of the service ALC provides.
As a small, highly professional nonprofit, ALC is flexible and talented enough to tackle large projects nationwide. ALC has undertaken Herculean efforts to save amazing places like the 80,000-acre Hearst Ranch in California (and its stunning associated coastline!) and the majestic islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska (home to the Kodiak Bear, the largest terrestrial carnivore on earth). ALC is always looking for the next special place to protect, and the staff have proven time and again that they can pull it off. As a former employee of ALC for 2.5 years, I can tell you that the people who work here are passionate about what they do. I am proud to rate them five stars.
The Great!
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... knowing we are saving some of the most beautiful places in the world.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... extremely hard-working, dedicated and passionate about land conservation.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... preserve more of California's world-famous coastline.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... competition from larger national land trusts with higher overhead... support the small guys! Your donation is going to make more of a difference.