You should Join Us and Donate because of these benefits
A Living Legacy
The purpose of a conservation easement is to protect and/or preserve some important aspect of the land identified as being of value to the community. A conservation easement normally permits the continuation of the use of the land by the owner at the time the easement is donated or purchased. The landowner continues to use and own their land and can freely sell or pass it on to their heirs as long as it remains subject to the restrictions set forth in the terms of the easement.
Organized Land Conservancy
A land conservancy is a private, non-profit, community based organization that is established to protect land resources for the benefit of the public. Most often, the resources under the protection of a conservation easement have natural, scenic, agricultural, or historic value. A land trust aspires to conserve land by assisting with direct land transactions and primarily accepts donations of land or purchases conservation easements.
Tax Benefits
There are several tax benefits associated with land that is placed in a conservation easement. These benefits will vary depending upon the landowner's income level and value of their estate, the value of the donation, and the legal means used to protect the property. As with many other charitable donations, it is always wise to contact an attorney or financial advisor about the tax implications of placing land in a conservation easement.
Our Goals!
Phase 1 Goal
We’ve broken our fundraising efforts into three phases. Our phase one goal of $1.8 million will provide the necessary funding for the I-35 to Spring Creek Park portion of the trail. Thanks to the dedicated funding from the City of Edmond, this stage is complete!!
- 100% Complete
Phase 2 Goal
Phase 2 fundraising is underway! This phase of the project will raise funds for the engineering, design and approval process for the 18-20 mile trail that goes around the lake. The amount needed for this phase is $1,000,000. The City of Edmond has also approved $200,000 dollars for the initial studies required to move forward.
- 20% Complete
Phase 3 Goal
Phase 3 fundraising will soon be underway! This phase of the project will raise funds for the actual trail. The amount needed for this phase will be approximately $10,000,000 depending on the results of the engineering study.
- Not yet initiated.
Current Donations! Add Your Name!
| Date | Name | Comments | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2012 | UCO Hockey | $25.00 | |
| 12/18/2012 | Edmond Land Conservancy | We support you! | $5,000.00 |
| 12/18/2012 | Ashley Stringer | $5.00 | |
| 12/18/2012 | David Tew | Very excited about our progress! | $1,000.00 |
| 1/3/2013 | Tapp Development Corp. | Let's make it a great 2013! | $2,500.00 |
| 3/26/2013 | Catherine Sharp | $50.00 | |
| 3/28/2013 | Phylis Milner | $20.00 | |
| 9/14/2013 | Kent Ward | $150.00 | |
| 10/31/2013 | Troy Simmonds | $25.00 | |
| 1/16/2014 | Dan Donnell | $100.00 | |
| 2/18/2014 | Jennifer Wildman | $25.00 | |
| 4/23/2014 | Albert Cunliff | $50.00 | |
| 5/15/2014 | Nicholas Plants | $100.00 | |
| 7/9/2014 | David Shelden | $50.00 | |
| 11/20/2014 | Luke & Becky Corbett Foundation | $40,000.00 | |
| 12/31/2014 | Barrett Matthews | $200.00 | |
| 3/27/2015 | Cristofer Byers | $50.00 | |
| 5/3/2015 | Cruiselegos | $10.00 | |
| 10/7/2015 | William Lewis | $500.00 | |
| 10/8/2015 | Jan & Rusty Fees | $100.00 | |
| 10/19/2015 | Ron Barrus | $200.00 | |
| 10/21/2015 | Kent Ward | $500.00 | |
| 10/22/2015 | Brett Odum | $500.00 | |
| 10/24/2015 | Richard Orgill | $100.00 | |
| 10/24/2015 | Elizabeth and Joseph Waner | $1,000.00 | |
| 11/8/2015 | Paul Patrick | $100.00 | |
| 11/20/2015 | Kurt and Karen Billen | $50.00 | |
| 12/28/2015 | Charles & Jennifer Ray | $540.00 | |
| 3/14/2016 | Whitney Family Fund | $1,000.00 | |
| 3/23/2016 | Williams Companies Match | $540.00 | |
| 4/20/2016 | Don Lighty | Let's all chip in and get our trails complete. | $30.00 |
| 5/26/2016 | The Wood Family Fund | $1,000.00 |
