1) Commissioner Rowell - Legacy Lands Protection Program

Commission Committee Meeting · 2026-05-21 · agenda_item

Santa Rosa County is planning a new Legacy Lands Protection Program. This program is voluntary and aims to protect agricultural land, further insulate Whiting Field, and support agriculture-related jobs. The program will involve creating a designated fund, identifying recurring revenue sources, and developing an additional conservation plan for non-agricultural lands. The county has approved the Santa Rosa Agricultural Legacy Land Protection Plan and has tasked staff with developing the details. This early stage means opportunities for contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage before final plans and permits are set. Work could include site preparation, land management services, and administrative support for fund management and conservation planning. Reaching out now offers a chance to compete for future work as the program develops.

approximately $16 million per year

16 million dollars per year