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Return on Environment Study for the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Demonstrates Significant Financial Impact
A recent study conducted by the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative demonst...
A recent study conducted by the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative demonstrates the impact of protected open space by converting benefits into dollars. Open space, such as public parks, trails, natural habitats, and farmland, is often seen as a recreational asset, but it is much more. The Return on Environment Study examined the value of natural resources, ecosystem services, and community sentiment. The study demonstrates that protected open space generates more than $836 million annually in savings, earnings, and avoided costs by translating these benefits into dollar amounts.
Return on Environment Study for the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Demonstrates Significant Financial Impact
A recent study conducted by the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative demonstrates the impact of protected open space by converting benefits into dollars. Open space, such as public parks, trails, natural habitats, and farmland, is often seen as a recreational asset, but it is much more. The Return on Environment Study examined the value of natural resources, ecosystem services, and community sentiment. The study demonstrates that protected open space generates more than $836 million annually in savings, earnings, and avoided costs by translating these benefits into dollar amounts.
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Boone County Children's Services Board Grassroots Funding Opportunity Earns National Association of Counties 2025 Achievement Award
The Boone County Children's Services Board, with support from the Boone County C...
The Boone County Children's Services Board, with support from the Boone County Community Services Department, has been recognized for its Grassroots Funding Opportunity with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). This award honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Boone County Children's Services Board Grassroots Funding Opportunity Earns National Association of Counties 2025 Achievement Award
The Boone County Children's Services Board, with support from the Boone County Community Services Department, has been recognized for its Grassroots Funding Opportunity with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). This award honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
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Boone County Elected Officials Appointed to Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) Steering Committees
Boone County Government is pleased to announce the appointment of three Boone Co...
Boone County Government is pleased to announce the appointment of three Boone County Government elected officials to state-wide positions of impact and leadership by the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC). MAC President Gary Jungermann announced appointments for one-year terms to six statewide Policy Steering Committees on June 23, 2025.
Boone County Elected Officials Appointed to Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) Steering Committees
Boone County Government is pleased to announce the appointment of three Boone County Government elected officials to state-wide positions of impact and leadership by the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC). MAC President Gary Jungermann announced appointments for one-year terms to six statewide Policy Steering Committees on June 23, 2025.
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