Foundation for America’s Public Lands Applauds Appointment of Interior Secretary Burgum
WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2025) — I Ling Thompson, CEO of the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), issued the following statement on the bipartisan confirmation of Doug Burgum to serve as Interior Secretary: “The Foundation for America’s Public Lands congratulates Governor Doug Burgum on his confirmation […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Awards $600,000 to Connect Communities to Public Lands and Waters in Idaho and New Mexico
New Lands to Love ® Catalyst Fund helps to boost the efforts of community partners working alongside the Bureau of Land Management WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 11, 2024) —Today, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), announced $600,000 in grants through its Lands to Love® Catalyst […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Announces New Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
Laurel Sayer elected as Chair of the Foundation’s Board, and Jessica (Wahl) Turner as Vice Chair.
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Expands Leadership Team
Vice President of Finance & Operations, Paula Neira and Senior Program Officer, Tomer Hasson bring diverse experiences from public, private and non-profit sectors.
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Announces $1.5 Million Grant to Address Drought Challenges in Southeast Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management’s charitable partner will invest $1.5 million in long-standing, local partnerships to build drought resilience in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Launches First Grants to Boost Drought Resilience in the Colorado River Basin
The Bureau of Land Management’s charitable partner will invest $2.4 million in two inaugural projects to support community-led partnerships that address Western drought challenges.
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Announces Nearly $1 Million Grant for Ranchers to Use Technology to Address Drought Challenges in Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) charitable partner will help ranchers expand the use of virtual fencing on rangeland to improve drought resilience
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Names Taldi Harrison as Chief Program Officer
Washington, D.C. (August 15, 2024) – Today, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), announced Taldi Harrison will serve as its Chief Program Officer (CPO). Harrison is the latest addition to the Foundation’s growing leadership team and brings close to 20 years of experience working […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Welcomes Four New Additions to its Board of Directors
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands today announced the appointment of Val Cole, Scott Gwilliam, Laurel Sayer, and Paul Vigano to its Board of Directors. As the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management, the Foundation’s board is appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. These leaders will bring unique expertise to help guide the Foundation as it advances its inaugural programmatic initiatives.
BLM, Foundation for America’s Public Lands invest in drought resilience
$11 million agreement funded by Inflation Reduction Act to focus on Colorado River Basin WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced an $11.1 million cooperative agreement with the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, BLM’s official charitable partner, to improve drought resilience in the Colorado River Basin as part of President Biden’s Investing […]
