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Election Update: Conservation Finance Measures
On Election Day 2005, voters in 69 communities in 18 states will take to the polls to decide on conservation funding. Nearly $1.2 million dollars are at stake, of which almost $800 million would be dedicated solely for the acquisition and preservation of land. As election time draws closer, this list will grow as we learn about additional measures. Earlier in 2005, voters in 63 communities throughout the country approved 54 conservation finance ballot measures, an 86 percent approval rate.

Please email us with information about upcoming ballot measures in your area.

Notable measures on the November ballot include:

Maine - $12 million bond measure
Sarasota County, Florida - A .25 mill property tax extension which could generate nearly $170 million for conservation
Camden County, New Jersey - A one-cent property tax increase to protect drinking water sources and open space
Putnam County, New York - $20 million bond measure
Travis County, Texas - $62.15 million bond measure
Alpine City, Utah - $5 million bond measure

Up to Date Information Online

TPL's LandVote Database is the premier source of information about state and local conservation finance measures nationwide. The searchable database includes data on all measures since 1994.

Access the Database

More information about TPL's Conservation Finance Program

Deadline Nears for County Award Nominations
November 18 is the deadline for the second annual County Leadership in Conservation Awards, sponsored by TPL and the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards recognize leadership, innovation, and excellence by forward-thinking county leaders in local land conservation. Completed applications can be submitted electronically or in hard copy.

Download the nomination form from TPL's Web site.
Access the electronic nomination form from NACo's Web site.
More information about awards categories and criteria.
Read more about the 2005 County Leadership in Conservation Award winners