The following are acquisitions in which Douglas County Open Space Sales and Use Tax was used:
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The following are acquisitions in which Douglas County Open Space Sales and Use Tax was used:
Private Conservation Easements totaling 44,074 acres
Private property with land use restrictions. A land trust or government agency holds the conservation easement,70% of all lands preserved
Owned by Douglas County totaling 16,980 acres
To protect natural resources, wildlife habitat, agricultural operations, scenic views, or other unique features. May have opportunities for public access, and most are protected by conservation easements, 27% of all lands preserved
Owned by Others totaling 1,983 acres
May be State park, local municipalities or other agencies, 3% of all lands preserved
Total Preserved 63,037 acres
Total Property Costs $211,997,936.00
Partner Contributions $135,139,294.00
County Contributions$76,855,642
This represents $2.76 in partner contributions for every $1.00 of Open Space Sales and Use Tax spent.
NOTE: This chart does not include State Parks, Pike National Forest, other public land acquired by other means, or privately preserved open space.