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Funding Sources for Implementation
Getting Started
Definition
Purpose
Organizing
Examples & Links
Terms
Network Design
Vision and Goals
Network Scale
Integration
Design Principles
Application
Land Ratings
Design Checklist
Tips & Advice
Tools & Resources
Implementation
Acquisition
Incentives
Stewardship
Outreach
Funding
Maintenance
Local or statewide bond measures.
From 1998 to 2002, the American public approved approximately $23 billion
for open space purchases through various ballot measures across the country.
Although not all of these funds have been or will be applied towards habitat
purchases, this level of support demonstrates the importance of acquisition
in protecting open spaces for present and future generations.
Federal Farm Bill provides funds for conservation efforts
on agricultural lands.
U.S. Department of the Interior's State Wildlife Grants Program
provides state fish and wildlife agencies funds to develop and implement
comprehensive wildlife conservation plans.
Land and Water Conservation Fund provides funding from
offshore oil and gas leasing for the acquisition of land for conservation.
Over the last 35 years, program funds have been given directly to federal
agencies or to states and local governments through grants to acquire numerous
properties throughout the U.S.
Mitigation. Under laws, such as the
federal Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act, compensatory mitigation
may be required if adverse impacts on specific habitats are determined.
An entity must compensate for the habitat damage by directing funds for
protection efforts to mitigation banks, or even conservation banks 
, which should be
set up within conservation networks to ensure that the most valuable lands
and waters are protected.
Conservation organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy,
Trust for Public Land, and local land trusts, have funding sources for their
organizational activities of acquiring land and securing easements.
Implementation efforts may include developing new funding sources, such as state or local bond measures, congressional appropriations, state general funds, local funds, mitigation and conservation bank funds, user fees earmarked for conservation purposes, lottery proceeds, real estate transfer taxes, dedicated development fees, foundation grants, and private donations.
Refer to Defenders of Wildlife's Conservation Planning section
for additional information.
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