Heart of the Lakes applauds Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) for introducing the Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015 in the U.S. Senate this week with her colleague, Senator Dean Heller. Representatives Mike Thompson and Mike Kelly also introduced similar legislation in the House. The bills would provide a permanent enhanced tax incentive to family farmers and other landowners who choose not to develop their land and instead preserve their property for conservation. By providing tax benefits to landowners who choose conservation, the bill will help preserve Michigan’s and the nation’s farm lands and open spaces for public benefit.
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