August 13, 2025

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Articles for tag: Legacy Land Conservancy

Legacy Land Conservancy Appeals Federal Rescission of $24.6M Conservation Grant

Legacy Land Conservancy Appeals Federal Rescission of $24.6M Conservation Grant

Legacy Land Conservancy has appealed the USDA’s decision to rescind a $24.6 million conservation grant that would have protected 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan. Legacy Land Conservancy has filed a formal appeal with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Appeals Division (NAD) a month after the federal government’s decision to rescind ...

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

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A $24.6 million federal award to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southern Michigan has been rescinded, threatening conservation efforts and rural livelihoods.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federal conservation award intended to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan has been rescinded, ...