Pasco County Announces Largest Land Conservation Acquisition to Date

Pasco County announces largest land conservation acquisition to date

Pasco County has announced its largest land-preservation project yet.  Pasco County’s Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program announced the protection of 1,893 acres of natural land, a designation initially approved in January.  The land, which sits north of Land O’ Lakes, creates a natural link between Conner Preserve and the Crossbar Ecological Corridor. It’s a mixture of uplands and wetlands.  Keith Wiley, the county’s Director…

Pasco County completes largest land preservation project in its history

Pasco County has completed the largest land preservation project in its history, protecting nearly 1,900 acres of ranchland in eastern Pasco County through a conservation easement that county leaders say will preserve wildlife habitat, water resources, and open space amid rapid growth.The 1,893-acre 4G Ranch property in Land O' Lakes is the largest acquisition to date through Pasco County's Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program,…