Taking the Plunge: Guidance and Inspiration to Help Land Trusts Protect and Restore Water Quality
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About This Publication
This resource is available at no cost thanks to the generous support of the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network.
The guide focuses on two active geographies as models of where land protection and water quality are highly integrated pursuits: the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the Great Lakes Basin. However, we expect that this guide will be useful to land trusts large and small throughout the United States. The Land Trust Alliance welcomes ongoing dialogue about how to advance land conservation and water quality protection together.
This guide is a product of the Chesapeake Land and Water Initiative. The CLWI was created in 2016 and staffed by the Land Trust Alliance with support and partnership of the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network. The CLWI mission is “to deploy an integrated and innovative approach to permanent land protection, stewardship, community engagement, partnerships and public policy that will preserve and enhance water quality” across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
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These resources are provided "as is" for informational purposes only, without warranty of any kind. They do not constitute legal or professional advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship. They may not reflect current legal developments and should be adapted for your organization with qualified professional help. The Alliance is not liable for any damages arising from use of or reliance on these resources. Views in individual posts and third-party links/logos are not Alliance endorsements. The Alliance is committed to equal opportunity and does not condone unlawful discrimination.
For accreditation-related materials, please also consult the Land Trust Accreditation Commission website.