Conservation Finance
We help state and local governments design and win voter‑approved ballot measures—so every community can protect the places people love and expand access to the outdoors.
Conservation Finance is how communities create dedicated, long‑term public funding for parks, land conservation, clean water, and wildfire mitigation. We work closely with local leaders to identify the best path to raise these funds—through legislation or ballot measures—and then we help them succeed.
Why it matters: Voter-approved public conservation funding multiplies private philanthropy many times over. It helps communities build and improve parks, protect natural areas, safeguard drinking water, and prepare for climate impacts—year after year.
We provide professional technical and campaign assistance services to state and local government executives, legislatures, agencies, and community-based organizations that need to research and evaluate public funding options. Questions? Contact us.
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Research
We explore funding options, pathways to implementation, and evaluate legal, fiscal, and political constraints.
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Public Opinion
We manage surveys by expert polling firms to gauge voter support for funding methods, amounts, and usage.
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Measure Design and Program Recommendations
We advise on the optimal funding method, funding amount, election timing, ballot language, program design, and accountability measures.
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Campaign Services
We assist community leaders and citizen groups with campaigns to win voter approval of ballot measures dedicating funding for parks, conservation, and climate.
Over and over, we’re told that Americans are impossibly divided. But when it comes to parks and land conservation, the story is different. We all agree that clean air, clean water, protected wildlife habitat, and time outside is neither a red issue nor a blue issue. It’s green. It’s clear that Americans deeply value our natural spaces as places to gather, recharge, and connect.
Connecting with nature strengthens our communities, improves public health, and brings us joy.
When you give, you support the critical behind‑the‑scenes work—research, community engagement, policy design—that offers cities and states the tools they need to secure major public funding. A single gift can help unlock millions to expand national parks, preserve cultural sites, fund conservation, and so much more.
Our Conservation Finance Services Include:
Technical assistance: crafting legislation and ballot measures that reflect public priorities
Campaign services: offering a suite of campaign services from planning to get-out-the-vote programs
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