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National Center for Public Lands Counties
The National Center for Public Lands Counties is dedicated to advancing the policy and practice study of America’s public lands counties. Our mission is to deepen the understanding and address the unique challenges faced by counties containing federal lands through strategic research and collaboration.
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Outdoor recreation shows viability in public lands counties
There are a lot of people, and a lot of business opportunities, coming into public lands counties for recreation.
Washington exec Johnson exits ‘stage West’ after 17 years
Eric Johnson’s focus on fundamental county issues helped WSAC members stay on track
Rural counties attract new residents with incentives
Kansas counties are investing in their future through the Rural Opportunity Zone program, which offers state income tax credits and up to $15,000 in student loan repayment assistance to people who move to and create roots in rural counties.
Counties see faint hope for meaningful input on Old-Growth Amendment
With less than two months before a draft is published, counties are trying to offer input while the U.S. Forest Service works toward an amendment to a rule guiding protections for old-growth forests.
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2024 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
The Annual Conference is the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs.
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