Funding for a Conservation Easement or for a Fee-Title Property often involves multiple players. 

Funding is a team game, and we're here to help.

Funding Application Links: 

Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need help filling out any applications or want advice on which funding entities to look at.

• The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2008 (Farm Bill)
   

• Agricultural Conservation – A Guide to Funding
   

• Conservation Gateway for online applications and account access for Natural Resource Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Rural Development programs.

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• NRCS Funding Guide
   

• Farm Service Agency Conservation Resources
   

• USDA Forest Legacy Program
   

• USDA Report on Ecosystem Services
   

• Partners for Fish and Wildlife
   

Native Species Information: 

Utah Open Lands always recommends choosing natives over non-natives when making management decisions.

• Native Plant List of Utah

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• Native Animals of Utah

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• The Endangered Species Act (ESA)

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• Candidate Conservation Agreements
   

• Safe Harbor Agreements

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• Tools for Helping Imperiled Wildlife on Private Lands
   

• Conservation Profiles: Landowners Help Imperiled Wildlife
   

• BLM Sage Grouse Information
   

Environmental Protection: 

Know your local legislation, and how it affects you and the land you love.

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
   

• Clean Water Act (CWA) 

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• Clean Air Act (CAA)