Tag: <span>Columbia County</span>

Participation in Policy Making: The power of a seat at the table

As the end of my CEP internship experience nears, I find myself reflecting on what has been an incredibly meaningful 6 months, and an important part of my graduate studies. I am fortunate to have worked with the Columbia Land Conservancy: an impactful organization, dedicated to conserving natural habitats and reconnecting …

Lessons in Local Land Conservation

“What’s a land trust?” is the response I get almost every time someone asks me about my internship. I’m always happy to explain, but I often wonder how the work of land trusts around the country can go unnoticed by so many? As I work towards my master’s degree at …