Home - Eastham Conservation Foundation, Inc. Our Mission The Eastham Conservation Foundation ECF was founded in 1978 as a volunteer nonprofit membership organization to help protect and enhance Easthams natural environment for the benefit of the community. ECF has protected more than 300 acres in Eastham through deeded gifts land purchases and private conservation restrictions. ECF collaborates with the Town as well as other Cape Cod land trusts and nonprofit organizations to preserve Easthams precious natural areas and scenic vistas. We work with partners to acquire undeveloped lands to manage them in their natural condition to protect wildlife habitat and to educate the public about the importance of preserving a healthy environment in Easthamnow and for future generations.