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Preserving a legacy
 Land owners in Dakota County have another opportunity to permanently protect land and water through the Farmland and Natural Areas Program. Those interested in participating in the voluntary program must complete and submit an initial application to the County by August 30. Eligible property owners will meet with County staff and be asked to complete a final application.
A 14-member citizen advisory committee appointed by the County Board of Commissioners evaluates the applications and makes project recommendations to the Board.
Dakota County works with willing land owners to permanently protect land by acquiring conservation easements or working with partners to purchase the land. Of the $20 million bond referendum approved by residents in 2002, the County has disbursed or committed $16 million and leveraged an additional $58 million through collaboration, grants and landowner donation to protect 7,900 acres of land valued at $75 million.
General information and initial applications are available. For more information, please contact Lisa West at 952-891-7018.
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This page was last updated on: 08/03/2011
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