Land Protection

Land Protection Strategies, Year 1

• Partner with key land trust organizations and interested foundations to begin identifying priority properties with high ecological importance
• Develop land acquisition, easement strategies
• Provide financial and technical assistance to agricultural operators to assist them with water enhancement activities that improve water quality on agricultural lands. 

Land Protection Objectives

1. Protect priority lands from over-development or excessive sub-division
2. Preserve Fall River Valley heritage, culture and community
3. Reduce tail-water returns from agricultural run-off, improve water efficiency

Background

The Fall River Conservancy protects important land resources for public benefit.   While our conservation programs span beyond the missions of most land trusts, we believe that land acquisition, conservation easements and other land stewardship programs make highly effective conservation tools. 

This year (2010), the FRC will work with the Shasta Land Trust, the Trust for Public Lands and other interested parties to develop a land stewardship program that protects the character, cultural heritage, natural resources, and wildlife of the Fall River Valley.  Over the last decade, organizations like the Shasta Land Trust have made great progress in establishing easements along the Fall River.  FRC intends to build on these accomplishments by utilizing our local presence and knowledge to identify future projects.  As our capacity grows, the FRC will begin identifying properties with high ecological value while also developing strategies for potential acquisition, easements, and other forms of long-term protection.