Funds

Sources of funding could include:

• The Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program
• The Trust for Public Land
• WERF
• Fish America Foundation
• Estuaries.org
  
• Tax breaks on preserving the land from City, State, Federal Governments
• Wetlands Mitigation Bank
• Membership Fees
• Donations & Sponsorships
• Licensing of Research

Bridge loans such as what was done at Michaux State Forest, could provide assistance.

More ideas include what the PBS Foundation does by [p]lanned giving helps you make sure your personal and financial goals are met as part of your estate planning. It also supports those organizations that you care most about.