Articles for tag: conservation easement

Federal Decision Imperils Conservation of 4,000 Acres in Southern Michigan

A $24.6 million federal award to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southern Michigan has been rescinded, threatening conservation efforts and rural livelihoods. Legacy Land Conservancy vows to appeal. Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay A $24.6 million federal conservation award intended to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan has been rescinded, ...