Pinon Canyon Site Expansion

The Army is facing considerable opposition to the expansion of Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) used for military training outside of Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, CO. Two amendments introduced to the funding bill for the acquisition, introduced by Se. Ken Salazar from Colorado passed the Senate.
The amendments will require the Army to provide evidence [...]

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The Other Side of Conservation Easements

Before entering into a conservation easement, one should consider both the benefits and the ramifications of a conservation easement. Not all conservation easements are created equal. The terms of a conservation easement can be negotiated to best suit the needs of everyone concerned. Seeking counsel of an attorney that specializes in conservation easements is highly [...]

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Conservation Easements

You can do good for yourself, your community and your environment by considering a conservation easement.  Like other types of easements, defined any transference of usage rights, this type creates a legally enforceable land preservation agreement between a land owner and a land trust (often a municipality or other land protection organization).
 
While the benefits of [...]

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