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LMF Board gives preliminary approval to new conservation, farm and working waterfront projects.
Land Conservation Funding Sources
Pursuant to Resolves 2007, c. 108, the State Planning Office has compiled this list of state and federal programs that award grants, provide matching funds or otherwise financially assist with efforts to conserve land for public recreation. While not all the programs below are focussed exclusively on recreational uses, their assistance may be possible depending on the particulars of the project in question. (XLS 39KB)
Working Waterfront Pilot Access Protection Program
Through a competitive application process matching funds are available to assist commercial fisheries businesses, co-ops, municipalities and other interested parties in securing strategically-significant working waterfront properties to protect vital resources that support commercial fisheries. Funds can be used to purchase property, or for the purchase of access easements, rights of way, or development rights to preserve walk-in or small boat access, properties entirely dedicated to commercial fisheries uses, or mixed use properties. There are three project review periods a year. In order for projects to be reviewed, scored and presented to the (LMFB) for approval applicants should keep the following timeframe in mind.
- Applications received between January 1st and May 15th will be presented for allocation approval at the July 8th Meeting of the LMFB.
- Applications received between May 16th and September 15th will be presented for allocation approval at the November 11th meeting of the LMFB.
- Applications received between September 16th and January 15th 2009 will be presented at the March 2009 LMFB meeting.
For more information visit their website www.wwapp.org
2007 LMF Biennial Legislative Presentation, February 2007
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