Land protection efforts are facing cuts in Orange County, and we need your help ASAP

Here's what you can do:

Why it matters:

• We've heard from so many of you who have found solace and peace at nature preserves and on trails, many of which — including Brumley Forest Nature Preserve and Johnston Mill Nature Preserve — were supported by funding from Orange County's land protection efforts.
• The Lands Legacy Program and Conservation Easement Program have helped leverage more than $8 million in funding from grants and landowner donations since 2000, resulting in 4,000 acres of land conserved in Orange County.
• Funding these programs is critical for receiving matching grant funding from the state and other organizations.