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Funding Land Conservation Projects with the CWSRF

The CWSRF can provide assistance for projects that result in the protection or restoration of surface water. This includes land conservation and restoration. Eligible projects include purchase of land, leasing, fee-simple purchase, and easement.

This fact sheet demonstrates how the CWSRF provides assistance to eligible recipients for projects promoting land conservation and restoration and highlights successful projects in California, Georgia, and Ohio.

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