CONSERVATION FUTURES

371

Acres conserved in 2022

The Conservation Futures Program preserves open space, wetlands, shorelines, fish and wildlife habitat, farms, forests, and prairies to benefit Pierce County residents now and into the future. The program strives to contribute to a high quality of life as Pierce County continues to grow in population.

The program closed 5 projects and conserved 371 acres including: Hunter Farm, Graham; Pink Moon Farm, Graham; Franz Farm, Roy; Kaukiki Farm, Key Peninsula; and Minter Creek, Key Peninsula.

The Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB) also worked throughout 2022 to review and update the Conservation Futures Code. The CAB met from February through October diligently discussing program improvements focusing on increasing efficiency, providing greater equity, and revising for general program improvements and clarity. The code is anticipated to be adopted by County Council in early 2023 and in effect for the 2023 Conservation Futures award cycle.

Learn more about Conservation Futures at piercecountywa.gov/ ConservationFutures