Land conservation is truly an area where individuals and organizations can make a difference.

How can YOU help the Bay County Conservancy (BCC) in its mission to protect the natural lands in our local community?

• Become a member of BCC either as an individual or an organization.

• Volunteer. Put your expertise to work, get involved and help local people save local lands.  Visit our Volunteers page for details.

• Local business support.  Among its many goals, the Bay County Conservancy is deeply committed to preserving the green open space so critical to the health of our economy. Local businesses can help protect the distinct identity of Bay County for future generations by providing support through annual donations, in-kind goods and services, and event sponsorships.

• Donate Land.  Preserve habitat and wildlife.  Get a tax deduction, possibly stretched over several years to maximize the tax deduction.  Possibly lower your estate taxes.  Name the donated land for your family if you wish.  When you donate land, the land is protected forever, for enjoyment of everyone in Bay County.

• Donate Funds.  Donate to BCC and your money stays LOCAL. When you join BCC or contribute to the Land Acquisition Fund, all the money is used here in our own community to protect our local lands. Donations can be made online. Please see the How to Make a Donation information at the bottom of this page.

• Donate a Conservation Easement. A conservation easement is a contract between a landowner and the BCC that protects certain natural resources on the land. It allows the owner to use that land for purposes such as farming,  tree farming, and hunting. By removing the development rights the owner is usually entitled to a tax deduction.  The conservation land is protected in perpetuity, an excellent way to protect your land after you no longer personally own it.

• BCC as Holder of Mitigation Lands.  If you develop a parcel of property that is partially composed of wetlands, BCC may be able to help fulfill your state and federal permits for mitigation by accepting ownership of the mitigated area, managing it to restore full resource value, and preserving it forever. This usually requires an endowment fund from the landowner for management of the lands.
   

• Sell Land to the BCC as a Bargain Sale.  You can sell the land to the BCC for less than the appraised value and take a tax deduction on the difference.

• Bequeath land or other assets in your will. 

  BCC can discuss any of these options further with you.  BCC is non-profit. Donations are tax deductible.

1. BY CHECK PAYABLE TO:
   Bay County Conservancy, Inc.
   PO Box 1122
   Panama City, FL 32402

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