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NFF's Ski Conservation Fund supports on-the-ground projects in Colorado.

Current Press Releases

Partners Invest More than $600,000 in White River National Forest

May 20, 2013

NFF's Ski Conservation Fund supports on-the-ground projects in Colorado.

Coca-Cola Employees Volunteer as Friends of the Forest

Apr 15, 2013

Coca-Cola employees and their families and Colorado State University students rolled up their sleeves to help repair a portion of the South Platte River watershed still suffering from the effects of the 11-year-old Hayman Fire.

Oregon Cycling Event to Benefit Two Rivers

Mar 18, 2013

To support the Metolius River and Whychus Creek Treasured Landscapes restoration projects, cyclists will use their pedal power to benefit two rivers.

NFF Hires New Executive Vice President

Mar 1, 2013

The NFF has announced the hiring of Ray Foote as executive vice president. Foote has had a distinguished career as vice president for development with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).

NFF Tree-planting Program Continues to Grow

Jan 9, 2013

The NFF is extremely appreciative of the support our tree-planting partners provide as we work with the U.S. Forest Service to replant some of the millions of acres that are in need of reforestation.

NFF Specialists

Mary Mitsos

Vice President, Conservation Programs 
NFF conservation programs, community-based conservation
406-830-3351 
mmitsos@nationalforests.org

Wes Swaffar

Ecosystem Services Program Manager
Tree-planting & Carbon Capital Fund programs 
406-830-3356 
wswaffar@nationalforests.org

Kathleen Dowd-Gailey

Director, Northwest Programs 
NFF programs in WA, OR, AK, ID 
206-832-82820 
kdowdgailey@nationalforests.org

Vance Russell

Director, California Program 
NFF programs in CA 
530-758-2609 
vrussell@nationalforests.org

Adam Liljeblad

Director of Conservation Awards
Grants and grant programs
406-830-3357
aliljeblad@nationalforests.org