Updates

  • May 31, 2023

    Regarding IRS' Safe Harbor Opportunity to Amend CRs

    As reported in recent editions of MLTC's eNews, the IRS is offering a limited window until July 24th to record amendments to existing CRs to avoid potential future penalties related to two provisions of conservation restrictions -- specifically those related to extinguishment and boundary line adjustment. Background on the issue is…

  • May 17, 2023

    Help Expand the Conservation Land Tax Credit!

    We encourage you to reach out to your state legislators to encourage them to sign on as a co-sponsor of this Conservation Land Tax Credit bill. Read more this bill here...

  • March 27, 2023

    Thanks for Coming!

    Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference. Conference - Saturday, March 23, 2024 in-person at UMass Amherst, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (note new venue). Field trips - Friday, April 26, 2024 anywhere in Massachusetts. Schedule (PDF) | Descriptions (PDF) | Land Conservation Terms & Acronyms (PDF). Registration will open in late January. The conference keynote address...

  • March 10, 2023

    March 10, 2023 Quarterly Policy Update

    The Healey Administration has already indicated a strong commitment to climate action, including by naming Mellissa Hoffer as Climate Chief, a new cabinet position. Other appointments include Rebecca Tepper as Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), Stephanie Cooper as EEA’s Undersecretary for Environment, and Ashley Randle as Commissioner of…

  • March 8, 2023

    See you this Saturday, March 25, in Worcester!

    Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference. Conference - Saturday, March 23, 2024 in-person at UMass Amherst, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (note new venue). Field trips - Friday, April 26, 2024 anywhere in Massachusetts. Schedule (PDF) | Descriptions (PDF) | Land Conservation Terms & Acronyms (PDF). Registration will open in late January. The conference keynote address...

  • January 26, 2023

    Update on CR Reviews

    Please see this letter from Bob Wilber, Director of Conservation Services, with an update on the CR review backlog...

  • January 24, 2023

    Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities

    Get recognition for your business with a live audience of over 400 committed members of the Massachusetts conservation community – plus thousands more who will see Conference publicity...