Open Space and Recreation Planner’s Workbook: The full handbook on writing an OSRP

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Open Space and Recreation Plan Requirements: An outline of the OSRP requirements

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Email Melissa Cryan, the state contact for OSRPs

Sources of Funding: An aggregated list of state and federal grants for various types of open space projects

Land and Recreation Grants & Loans: Information on state grant programs such as the Landscape Partnership Grant and the Massachusetts Land and Water Conservation Fund

The Community Preservation Act in Massachusetts

Conservation and Land Use Planning Under Massachusetts’ Chapter 61 Laws: A Primer for Cities, Towns & Conservation Organizations

Overview of Chapter 61 tax programs

Frequently asked questions about conservation restrictions

Writing an OSRP (Southwick, Upton, and Tyngsborough): Advice on how to write a great OSRP from all-volunteer Open Space Committees

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20 Years of Protecting Open Space (Holliston): How one Open Space Committee is working to conserve 25% of its town’s open space

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Protecting Brown Spring Farm (West Newbury): How to successfully partner with your local land trust and use Agricultural Preservation Restrictions for local conservation

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YouTube recording of seminar: https://youtu.be/_nboMv-_wyc

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