In February 2024, the Conservation Without Conflict coalition convened its Annual Summit in Arlington, Virginia, bringing together thought leaders from across the conservation, agriculture, forestry, and policy sectors. This article captures the event's central message: the coalition is moving from vision and planning into tangible, scaled action. Opening remarks by Wildlife Management Institute President Tony Wasley framed the gathering as a turning point, one that honored the foundational work of Cindy Dohner and Jimmy Bullock while charting an ambitious path forward.
The summit featured keynote presentations and panel discussions on the role of private lands, success stories from voluntary conservation partnerships, and a roadmap for expanding collaborative conservation across the nation. A full summit report was subsequently published by the coalition to serve as a blueprint for how Conservation Without Conflict would grow its reach and deepen its impact.
Read the full article on the WMI Outdoor News Bulletin.
