Coordinator: Jessica Levine, Nature United, an affiliate of The Nature Conservancy
Contact Info: jlevine@tnc.org
Mission Statement:
“The Staying Connected Initiative (SCI) seeks to conserve, restore, and enhance landscape connectivity across the Northern Appalachian/Acadian region of the U.S. and Canada for the benefit of nature and people.”
General Location: Northern Appalachians: VT, NY, NH, ME, MA, QC, NB, NS
Acreage of Area Covered by Partnership: 15 million priority acres in a region of 80 million acres
Acres Conserved by Partnership: >500,000 since 2009
Number of Partners: over 58
RCP Status: Conserving
Steps Taken in Forming Partnership:
- Draft a vision, mission statement, goals, and/or objectives
- Develop a governance structure
- Develop an RCP website
- Develop a strategic conservation map
- Engage landowners and/or municipal officials in your region
- Engage state agencies, federal agencies, and/or philanthropic organizations
- Craft a compelling case statement
- Coordinate or collaborate to conserve land as an RCP
- Navigate a significant transition in leadership, funding, priorities, or organization
Funding sources:
- S. Fish and Wildlife Service Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program
- Philanthropic Foundations in the U.S. and Canada (multiple)
- RCP Member Supported
Website: http://stayingconnectedinitiative.org/
Social Media: Facebook
