Twice each month TPL’s Conservation Finance service publishes links to conservation finance stories from around the nation.
Arizona
Scottsdale may see large bond on November ballot, which includes park funding
Pima County puts off 2010 bond package which likely would have included open space
Arkansas
New amendment creating possible funding for local parks needs better explanation
California
LA County wants portion of oil revenue for its park program
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State ag protection program is threatened
Colorado
Boulder finds difficulty “going green”
State “clamping down” on conservation tax credits
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Florida
Alachua County eyes new support for possible November sales tax measure
Idaho
Maintaining Idaho’s parks and trails
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Michigan
Washtenaw County open space millage up for renewal, brings concerns
Montana
Description of Northern Rockies conservation efforts
New Jersey
Somerset County accomplishes acreage milestone in 2009
Ohio
Granville open space levy renewal heads to May ballot
Oregon
November is best bet for Tigard bond
Pennsylvania
Debate continues on severance tax in PA, including local distribution
South Carolina
Will land protection continue once recession ends and development picks up?
Tennessee
Groups push for dedicated conservation funding
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Utah
With funds almost gone Park City puts finishing touches on land deal
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Virginia
Counties seeking authority to levy meals tax without referendum
