CLF's 2009 Challenge Match is making strides.

As we near the July 31 deadline, CLF is thrilled with the progress of our Challenge Match. Over 380 of CLF's supporters have stepped up to the plate and participated in this exciting opportunity by making additional or increased gifts. To date, we have raised $120,000 towards our goal of $150,000! We have just $30,000 left until we receive our match. Help us meet the goal and raise $300,000 today!

Here's how you can participate:

Increase your annual donation. Any increase in your 2009 donation from what you gave in 2008 will be matched 100 percent. For example, if you gave $300 last year and $500 this year, the added $200 would be matched.

Add to what you've already given. If you've already donated to CLF in 2009, consider giving again.Your additional gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Make a new gift. If you haven't made a gift since 2007, any gift you make now will be considered brand new and will be matched 100 percent!

Recruit new donors. Pass this opportunity along to family and friends who are also concerned about New England's environment. Now could not be a better time to join CLF!

Thank you to everyone who has generously participated in this matching opportunity! Please check out our fall edition of Conservation Matters for the final tally!

Visit www.clf.org/challegegrant to make your gift today!