The national Trust for Public Land and the National Association of Counties are now accepting applications for the third annual County Leadership in Conservation Awards.

Nominations are due November 17.

Applications may be submitted for a county program that illustrates foresight and vision in their objectives, employ creative funding strategies and demonstrate successful acquisition or plans for implementation. Counties working in partnership to create regional conservation programs and counties with programs utilizing land conservation for brownfields reclamation are also eligible for this award.

Only members of NACo are eligible for this award.

10/13/2006