Equine Land Conservation Resource

Links to Helpful Groups

Community Land Use, Recreation,
& Transportation Planning

American Planning Association
APA is an independent, not-for-profit educational organization that provides leadership in the development of vital communities.
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Randall Arendt, Greener Prospects
Consultant specializing in conservation planning and practicing the art and science of designing with nature for people.
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Environmental Law Institute (ELI)
ELI is an internationally recognized, non-partisan research and education center working to strengthen environmental protection by improving law and governance worldwide.
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National Association of Counties
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Joel Russell, Land Use Planning Attorney & Consultant, Rural Preservation Specialist
Joel Russell provides legal and planning services to public officials, landowners, conservationists, and developers.
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Smart Growth
In communities across the nation, there is a growing concern that current development patterns -- dominated by what some call "sprawl" -- are no longer in the long-term interest of our cities, existing suburbs, small towns, rural communities, or wilderness areas.
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SmartGrowthAmerica
Smart Growth America is a coalition of national, state and local organizations working to improve the ways we plan and build the towns, cities and metro areas we call home.
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Equine Land Conservation Resource Advancing the conservation of land for horse-related activity.