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From: Bonnie Obremski
Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 3:13:28 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Bonnie Obremski
Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Grants available: Conservation Futures Program
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Jefferson County welcomes applications to protect important open space lands through the county’s Conservation Futures Program.
Open space lands provide important functions and amenities including:
* Protecting wildlife habitat and corridors,
* Conserving cultural resources,
* Expanding and protecting habitat for salmon,
* Protecting water quality, water supply and soils,
* Enhancing or protecting scenic views,
* Retaining forested areas,
* Providing opportunities for education and passive recreation, and
* Supporting the welfare of residents and visitors in Jefferson County.
Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, tribes, special purpose districts, citizen groups and citizens of Jefferson County may make application for funds to acquire and protect
open space lands. Projects must be represented by a sponsoring organization with the capacity to secure matching contributions, to enter into an agreement with Jefferson County, and
to provide long-term stewardship of properties acquired.
In the 2023 funding cycle, approximately $230,000 is available to new projects. Of this amount, up to approximately $43,000 is available to reimburse operations and maintenance expenses
for any property acquired with the Conservation Futures Fund. A minimum matching amount of 50% of the total project cost is required of the project sponsor. Sources of match must be
non-county funds such as private contributions, state or federal grants, or the value of other open space lands linked to the project.
The deadline to submit applications is March 25, 2023. For an application and more information, contact Tami Pokorny at (360) 379-4498 or tpokorny@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:tpokorny@co.jefferson.wa.
us> .
Read full press release online by clicking here <https://jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1070> .
Bonnie Obremski
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Web & Digital Communications Specialist
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-4478
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