The MACo Park and Recreation Affiliate is sponsoring a session on the Future of Land Preservation and Open Space Funding on Thursday, August 19 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. during MACo’s Summer Conference in Ocean City.  The discussion will focus on opportunities for state and local governments as well as successful public-private partnership models nationally.  There will also be a discussion of a newly formed coalition of local and state government officials and non-profit organizations in Maryland dedicated to establishing principles to shape the development of Maryland and achieve conservation on a regional scale for the next 100 years.  The panel of experts scheduled to discuss these programs and projects and issues are:

Meredith Lathbury, Director, Land Acquisition and Planning Unit, Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources

William Crouch, The Conservation Fund, Maryland Office

Dr. John Kortecamp, CEO, Maryland Home Builders and founder of 100 Year Horizon Group

Register Now.  Don’t miss out on this very important session.