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- EIN 20-8600592
- (804) 754-4303
- 10001 Patterson Ave Ste 100b Richmond VA 23238-5126 USA
- www.essexcca.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Land Resources Conservation
Mission: Preservation and conservation of scenic, historical, farm, forest, waterways and wildlife resources of essex county, va.
Programs: Promote education of the public regarding land use issues, the natural resources, the history and culture of essex county, va, including conservation easements and purchase of development rights, compatible development approaches; sustainable agriculture and tools such as historic districts, heritage areas, scenic rivers and scenic byways, and overlay zoning to protect historic and natural areas.
due in large part to our promotion of the virginia conservation easement program, over 23,000 acres in essex county have been placed in conservation easements.
produce and publish various newsletters, brochures and an annual report focusing on various conservation issues, such as a call for bird friendly forest management, land conservation through mitigation banking, the identification and solution for invasive plants, the purchase and transfer of development rights, and a history of the activities designed to protect rural land through conservation easements that have resulted in over 20,000 acres in essex county protected through virginia outdoor foundation easements.
assisted in the education of youth regarding proper conservation of natural resources and developing an appreciation of nature.