[Ohio_LT] Financing Land Conservation workshop with Story Clark

[Laura Eklov]

Good afternoon,

I am forwarding along information about an upcoming workshop being held by the Hamilton County Park District.  The Land Trust Alliance - Midwest Program is co-sponsoring their Greenspace Community Forum 2009: Financing Land Conservation.  This event will be held on Wednesday, October 28 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  For more detail, please see the following message that we are forwarding on Hamilton County Park District's behalf, or visit the event web page<http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=777122>.

Please excuse any cross-postings.

-Laura.
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Laura E. Eklov
Midwest Program Associate
Land Trust Alliance
6849 S. Sprinkle Road
Portage, MI  49002
Phone:  269-324-1683
Fax:  269-324-7009

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Greenspace Community Forum 2009: Financing Land Conservation

28-Oct-2009 8:30 AM EDT - 4:30 PM EDT
Cincinnati, OH

Click Here for More Information<https://www.regonline.com/t/c.aspx?0=81822&2=39021911&8=9&9=hdRjJktjbNg=&10=12&1=777122>

Greenspace Community Forum 2009: Financing Land Conservation presents a survey of traditional and innovative finance strategies for land conservation organizations.

Funding land protection is more challenging than ever before.  Conservation organizations can benefit from innovative techniques and a careful review of available resources and funding tools.

This highly interactive and fast-paced workshop will:

 *   survey an extensive array of revenue-generating and financing techniques
 *   discuss organizational positioning to increase the likelihood of success
 *   offer supporting case studies
 *   assist participants in developing imaginative (and successful) financial strategies for their own transactions

Learning Objectives
1.        Gain exposure to a complete array of funding approaches for land conservation projects
2.        Gain insight on locating and using innovative funding tools and techniques
3.        Learn how to apply new techniques and methods appropriate to specific land transactions and situations

Click Here to Register for this Event<https://www.regonline.com/t/c.aspx?0=81822&2=39021911&8=9&9=hdRjJktjbNg=&10=7&1=777122&3=bOygGzHL7d4iw0cDTj1ekw==>

Presenter: Story Clark

Story Clark is a consultant specializing in land conservation strategy and finance, advising conservation organizations and foundations.  She has worked in land conservation and land use planning for over 30 years, previously with the Jackson Hole Land Trust, the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, and as a planner for Teton County, Wyoming.  She is a recipient of the National Park Foundation's Citizen Leadership Medal for continued leadership in the preservation and protection of America's scenic and historic heritage.  She is a landowner, conservation easement donor, and conservation practitioner who has worked on over 100 conservation transactions.



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