Good environmental news, but we can make it better

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/01/us/01preserve.html

"From the Florida Everglades to the bluffs overlooking the Deschutes River in Oregon, conservationists are snapping up prime property for preservation, often at a fraction of what the asking price was at the real estate market’s height.

On Wednesday, the threatened bog turtle got a reprieve when conservationists scooped up 166 acres of marshland in North Jersey, where developers had planned to build luxury homes. Hours later, city officials and environmentalists in Boise, Idaho, were rejoicing as they closed a deal to protect 1,300 acres of wooded foothills beloved by local hikers."

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But, they have less money than usual to do this, due to the the economy's impact in individuals and governments. For example, "But for the first time in two decades, shortfalls led the State of Florida not to budget its annual $300 million for land conservation. Previously, the conservancy had put together deals and the state put up the cash."

So, fork out to help the groups that do this, like the Nature Conservancy, if you can. Thanks from the critters.