Senator Andy Dinniman was chosen by the Board of the Trust to receive the second annual Samuel and Eleanor Morris Conservation Award. Senator Dinniman received the honor before nearly 200 supporters at the Trust's Annual Dinner Meeting held at RiverCrest Country Club on March 30th. The award is given to a person "who has long demonstrated, through a variety of means, commitment to, and support for, the mission of the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust to preserve land and natural resources in northern Chester County."
Senator Dinniman has exemplified the necessary qualities--introducing Senate Bill 1453, legislation that would allow farmers to sell or donate trail easements on their properties, as well as letting them reliquish their right to additional farmstead on their property, to the benefit of landowners creating walking trails and farmers who want to sell such easements. The Senator has been a friend and supporter of the Trust for decades. He has not only used his career to champion the Trust's causes, but has shepherded Trust grant applications and projects to successful outcomes. His accessibility and bipartisan collaborations have enabled the Trust to work with numerous partners to conserve land and natural resources and provide recreational opportunities to the community.
Andy Dinniman and Eleanor Morris Illoway
Click here for more information on the Trust's newest easement for Harry and Marjorie Gill.
Support for Growing Greener Reaches Significant Milestone
Thirty-five counties--more than half the State--call for renewal of Critical Environmental Program
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The enhanced easement incentive expired on December 31, 2011. Bills to make it permanent, H.R. 1964 and S. 339, now have an impressive 292 co-sponsors in the House and we're launching a renewed push to build support in the Senate. Please help us bring the incentive back early this year.
Easement donations are still tax deductible, but subject to lower caps.
To learn more about this important legislation and how you can help, please visit the Land Trust Alliance website at www.landtrustalliance.org
