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Open Space Institute

Open Space Institute (OSI) is a conservation organization that protects land for clean drinking water, public recreation, healthy communities, wildlife habitat, and climate protection.[1] Established in 1974, OSI achieves its goals through land acquisition,[2] fiscal sponsorship,[1] regional loan and grant programs,[3] park and trail improvements,[4] and public policy and advocacy.[5] OSI is active across the country, including the states of New York,[6] Vermont,[3] New Hampshire,[7] Maine,[8] Georgia,[9] South Carolina,[10] Virginia,[11] Tennessee,[12] New Jersey,[13] Massachusetts,[14] Pennsylvania,[15] Alabama,[16] West Virginia,[17] North Carolina,[18] and Florida.[19]

  1. ^ a b "Hattie Carthan, "the Tree Lady of Brooklyn," Scotland's SHORE Seaweed, Open Space Institute". theclimate.org. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  2. ^ Woodel, Mike (12 Feb 2023). "Conservation groups still have eyes on Georgetown County for future land purchases". The Post and Courier. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Putney Mountain Association and Vermont Land Trust announce conservation of land parcel along Windmill Ridge". Brattleboro Reformer. 16 Jan 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  4. ^ Marbone, Aaron (16 Feb 2023). "OSI plans trailhead at Lake Placid rail trail entrance". Lake Placid News. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  5. ^ Craig, Gwendolyn (23 Oct 2022). "Report: New York needs to do more to create inclusive outdoor spaces". Times Union. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  6. ^ Moment, Matt. "This Conservation Organization Protects Land Near the Shawangunk Ridge". Hudson Valley Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Barrington's Stonehouse Forest saved for generations to come". Fosters Daily Democrat. 14 Dec 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust receives grant for project". centralmaine.com. 8 Nov 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  9. ^ Dixon, Chris (12 Feb 2022). "Muscogee (Creek) Nation, conservationists seeking to establish first national park and preserve in Georgia". The Washington Post. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  10. ^ Caines, Richard (27 Oct 2022). "Parts of SC barrier island safe from development after $500K Google donation". Post and Courier. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  11. ^ Domingo, Ida (31 Oct 2019). "George Washington, Jefferson National Forests add key lands in Botetourt County". WSET. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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  13. ^ Tully, Tracey (16 Sep 2022). "31 Bridges, 2 Cities, 6 Towns: Greenway Is New Jersey's High Line". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  14. ^ Merzbach, Scott (23 Aug 2018). "Cowls plans to protect 2,000 acres of timberland". Greenfield Recorder. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  15. ^ Cite error: The named reference ALPF was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  16. ^ Pare, Mike (23 Feb 2021). "Environmental group launches $5.25 million fund to protect 30,000 acres in Chattanooga region". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  17. ^ Maccaro, Matt (14 May 2015). "White Horse Mountain purchased by conservancy". West Virginia MetroNews. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  18. ^ Chávez, Karen (21 May 2015). "Blue Ridge Mountains get attention for conservation challenges". Citizen Times. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Florida Forever Acquisition to Preserve Important Habitat in Central Florida". floridadep.gov. Retrieved 25 May 2023.

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