Category: Conservation & Advocacy

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has voted to advance sweeping revisions to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

At stake is not only West Potomac Park but the principle that America’s civic landscapes must be shaped through transparent, lawful, and public processes.

The Olmsted Network joins the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s legal efforts to protect the integrity of the White House grounds.

The Olmsted Network defends Boston’s Emerald Necklace—and public parks nationwide.

Do you know an Olmsted champion in your community? Nominate them for the Caroline Loughlin Volunteer Service Award or the Olmsted Stewardship Award by July 15!

Honorees from Boston, Buffalo, Queens, Hartford, and beyond will be recognized at the 2025 Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., as part of our upcoming conference.

Sweeping budget cuts could weaken parks, trails and green spaces nationwide. Act now to defend funding and keep parks open for all.

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy recently lost its case opposing the privatization of White Stadium, but with an appeal underway, the fight to protect public access in Boston’s Franklin Park continues.

The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site—known as Fairsted—faces budget and staff reductions. 

In this Q&A, Suzanne Bishop explains how a passionate group of advocates are pushing for a new parks funding model in Oregon’s largest city.

On Wednesday, March 5, the Olmsted Network hosted a discussion on the privatization of White Stadium in Boston’s Franklin Park. Watch the webinar recording now and take action by signing onto our letter by Monday, March 10.

Come along as Mark Roessler, our communications specialist, visits Olmsted and Vaux’s Prospect Park with Prospect Park Alliance Archivist Amy Peck.

A site of national significance, this remarkable Kirkbride hospital and its grounds— designed by Olmsted and Vaux— are currently at risk.

Experts Margaret Bracken and John Herrold answer questions about the Conservancy’s latest tree initiative.

The Olmsted Society celebrates Riverside’s 150th anniversary with a new logo and a renewed commitment to Stewardship, Education and Community Engagement.