To avoid double counting acres where multiple programs contributed to the acquisition of a single parcel, the parcel acreage is only aggregated under the program that provided the majority of funding. For example, if the chart displays a dollar amount greater than $0, but also shows 0 acres, it is because the program was not the primary contributor for any parcels in that year.
Local data coming soon.
The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) was established in 1988. Since then, funding for the program has been derived from a mixture of bonding, general fund appropriations and real estate transfer tax revenue. Each year funds are split between housing projects and conservation projects. VHCB’s conservation programs consist of a Farmland Preservation Program and a Natural Areas, Recreation Land, and Historic Properties Program. VHCB makes loans and grants to nonprofit organizations, municipalities and state agencies for the acquisition of land and for the purchase of conservation easements.
VHCB also has a Local Conservation Grant Program, which provides up to $150,000 for acquisition costs and for associated project costs. In order to ensure local support for the projects, applicants must raise at least 33 percent of the total project costs from other sources and also provide a letter of endorsement from the select board of the town where the project is located.*
| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4,065.0 | $3,273,477 |
| 2004 | 3,872.0 | $2,789,892 |
| 2003 | 9,638.0 | $5,038,628 |
| 2002 | 9,102.0 | $6,506,996 |
| 2001 | 13,214.2 | $7,175,761 |
| 2000 | 5,235.5 | $3,155,979 |
| 1999 | 8,464.0 | $3,949,030 |
| 1998 | 14,439.0 | $5,087,780 |
| Total | 68,029.7 | $36,977,543 |
In 1985 the Vermont Legislature created the Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Program also known as the Vermont Duck Stamp Program. Hunters are required to purchase a special state migratory waterfowl stamp, which establishes the Migratory Waterfowl Fund through receipts of sale. Interest earned from the Waterfowl Fund is dedicated for wetland acquisition and enhancement projects. Monies generated have helped to acquire wetland and adjacent uplands, and important habitat through conservation easements.
*http://www.vhcb.org/conservation.html
| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14.0 | $1,090 |
| 2004 | 16.0 | $13,283 |
| 2003 | 127.0 | $25,000 |
| 2002 | 146.0 | $75,235 |
| 2001 | 52.0 | $20,583 |
| 2000 | 35.0 | $20,667 |
| 1998 | 425.0 | $68,369 |
| Total | 815.0 | $224,228 |