New! Federal Funding for Farmland Protection Under Threat
The proposed 2007 federal budget may eliminate all funding for the federal Farm and Ranchlands Protection Program, an invaluable program that has protected hundreds of acres of open space here in Washtenaw County alone, not to mention nationwide. Learn how you can help

New! Support State Incentives for Conservation
Proposed state legislation could offer real incentives for landowners to protect more natural areas and open spaces for the benefit of Michigan residents, at a very low cost to the public. Learn how you can help

Protect Private Conservation
A 2005 U.S. congressional report shocked the land trust community by proposing slashes to federal tax deductions for conservation easements and bargain sales. Learn how you can help

About the Washtenaw Land Trust: The Washtenaw Land Trust is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that works to protect farmland and natural areas throughout Washtenaw County and the surrounding region.

Washtenaw Land Trust
info@washtenawlandtrust.org
734-302-LAND(5263)