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The mission of the Geneva Lake Conservancy is to promote responsible
stewardship of the region's land and water resources.
The conservancy's goals are to:
- Shape responsible growth
and development in Walworth County.
- Set aside land for open
space, natural values, and agricultural production.
- Educate others on the
need for a sustainable balance among agriculture, commercial,
residential and recreational uses to preserve the area's
unique character and quality of life.
To accomplish these goals, the Geneva Lake Conservancy:
- Monitors land use and
development proposals throughout Walworth County, including
local and County zoning determinations.
- Advocates growth within
planned urban service areas, combating urban sprawl, preserving
open space and protecting historical landmarks.
- Works with private landowners
to devise conservation easements and other measures that
provide permanent protection to fragile resources, open
space, natural areas, agricultural lands, and valued ecosystems.
- Conducts seminars and
other programs on the challenges and opportunities for shaping
responsible growth in the region, as featured in the Conservancy
video, "Preserving the Legacy".
- Partners with town,
village, city, and County governments for land conservation
projects and programs.
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