Illinois SB1879 establishes the Natural Resources and Agricultural Legacy Fund to support conservation of farmland and open space.
Illinois SB1879 creates the Natural Resources and Agricultural Legacy Fund, a special fund managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The fund will receive moneys from appropriations, proceeds from bond sales, and other sources to support conservation of farmland and open space. Grants from the fund will be awarded to qualified easement holders for the purchase of conservation easements, acquisition costs, and ecological management and maintenance activities. The fund aims to prevent farmland fragmentation, protect biodiversity, and enhance water quality.
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