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City of Aiken Acquires Critical Parcel in Shaws Creek Watershed
As 2020 drew to a close, the City of Aiken realized a years-long goal and acquired the ~2,500-acre parcel that surrounds the Mason Branch Reservoir. The dream of conserving this…
Read MoreThe Origin of Aiken Streetscapes
By Dacre Stoker “For over 125 Years Aiken has been renowned for its dedication and preservation of our glorious parks, magnificent trees and beautiful parkways. It is our responsibility to…
Read MoreWinthrop Polo Field’s Live Oaks Protected Against Future Tree Trimming
For Immediate Release Contact: Katie Roth, Executive Director 803.341.8800 mail@conserveaiken.org (July 23, 2018) Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) proudly announced the power lines along Mead Avenue of Winthrop Polo Field are now buried underground, after two years of…
Read MoreA new office, a new milestone, and a chance to express our gratitude
from Joanna Dunn Samson, President of the Board of Trustees The Aiken Land Conservancy is proud to announce our new office location at 300 Park Avenue in Aiken, which has…
Read MoreAiken receives $107K tree grant from conservancy
Aiken receives $107K tree grant from conservancy, Aiken Standard, June 12, 2017
Read MoreAiken Land Conservancy Earns National Recognition
Accreditation Promotes Public Trust, Ensures Permanence Aiken, South Carolina (August 22, 2016) – Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) announced it has achieved accreditation – a mark of distinction in land conservation.…
Read MoreAiken Land Conservancy Seeks National Accreditation
Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) is pleased to announce it is applying for accreditation by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that…
Read MoreRecent News Coverage
The Aiken Land Conservancy has recently been featured in the following publications. Click the links below to view the articles: Clays for Conservation brings out pointing dogs and shooters, Aiken Standard,…
Read MoreWinter 2015 Newsletter
New Winthrop Field Dog Stations
Thanks to the generous donations of our supporters, including Dan and Carroll Mayfield, the Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) installed two dog waste stations at Winthrop Polo Field last week. There…
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