Land Trust Success :: West
Largest Voluntary Easement Donated in Hawaii
HI - The Erdman family is proud to be a part of this historic preservation agreement of Ulupalakua Ranch. 11,300 acres along the leeward slopes of Haleakala in Maui will be protected forever as a working ranch and wildlife habitat.
Photo: courtesy of Maui Coastal Land Trust
- Updates for Land Trusts
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Conservation Defense Insurance Conference Call
Join us on the special call being held February 23rd to answer all of your questions about the proposed conservation defense insurance program! More >>
Commitments Pass 70%
213 land trusts from 42 states have now enrolled more than 8,400 properties in the proposed conservation defense insurance program. Commitment letters are still being accepted. Learn more >>
Watch video "Why We Committed To Conservation Defense Insurance" >>
Regional Conferences
Registration is now open for the Alliance's Midwest and Southeast conferences. Reserve your spot >>
- Take a Stand for Land
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Board Member Challenge
Be a part of this successful group of Challenge participants who are providing leadership for the larger land trust movement. More >>
These groups recently surpassed the Board Member Challenge:
- Policy Update
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The Enhanced Easement Incentive Has Expired!
The estate tax has also gone to zero, but Congress may act soon to reinstate either or both and could make them retroactive to January 1st. Please read about current law and see our outlook for making the incentive permanent in 2010 More >>
Budget Includes Big Gains for LWCF
President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget request seeks an additional $167 million for the Land and Water Conservation Fund! Unfortunately there’s no mention of the enhanced easement incentive and important Farm Bill conservation programs face new caps. More >>
Tax Season Reminders
Every land trust must file a form 990 or risk losing tax exempt status as early as May 15th. Land trusts should also help their donors avoid audits by sending letters to substantiate their deductions. Read these and other important tax season tips. More>>
- The Learning Center
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Experts At The Ready
Got a conservation question? Judy Anderson and Brenda Lind, two noted experts in the land conservation field, are standing by to help! Ask >>
Recently heard about Ask The Expert: "Thanks Judy, You gave me what I needed. I appreciate the insight. This part of the Learning Center is really helpful. One does not feel like the lone soldier in out-post with this service. -Jeff"
New Self-Study Course Available
Selling and Transferring Land and Conservation Easements
Occasionally a land trust may need to sell or transfer its land or conservation easements. But how will the land’s conservation values be protected once it leaves your control?Learn the ethical considerations and technical steps involved in selling and transferring lands or interests in land held by your organization. More >>
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