Land Protection
Protected Land
Land Protection Approach
Land Protection Approach
Almost 44% of all land in the County is protected. That's a total of 200,396 acres out of 458,028 acres. Click here to learn more.
Land Protection Approach
Land Protection Approach
Land Protection Approach
In November 2025 the land conservation community analyzed all properties outside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) in the County to determine the amount of funds needed from a possible 2026 TST to meet the objectives of land conservation in the County. Click here to learn more.
Land Protection Reduces Road Needs
Land Protection Reduces Road Needs
Land Protection Reduces Road Needs
Land protection is an integral component of a holistic approach to land use and transportation. It directs growth to where the infrastructure already exists and thus reduces the amount of tax dollars needed for new and expanded roads. Click here to learn more.
Greenbelt Program
Land Protection Reduces Road Needs
Land Protection Reduces Road Needs
The Greenbelt Program has proven to be one of the most effective land conservation initiatives in the country. Click here to learn more.