Private Investment in Historic Preservation Generated $12.8 Billion in Economic Output in 2024

Private Investment in Historic Preservation Generated $12.8 Billion in Economic Output in 2024 www.preservationdirectory.com/news/private... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

NPS Issues Reports Highlighting the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program

NPS Issues Reports Highlighting the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program www.preservationdirectory.com/news/nps-iss... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Brazos River Authority board delays vote on $18.8M Allens Creek initial work plan after hours of questions Program manager Rachel Lane told the board the Allens Creek Reservoir work plan would produce baseline studies and permitting prerequisites over 17 months with a not‑to‑exceed cap of $18,811,652. Several directors pressed staff for clarity on delivery method, design milestones and risk; the board paused action and sent the matter back for committee review.

The Brazos River Authority board has hit the brakes on a crucial $18.8 million work plan for the Allens Creek Reservoir after a heated debate over its future direction.

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The Oregon Caves Chateau Needs a Restoration. The America the Beautiful Act Could Help.

The Oregon Caves Chateau Needs a Restoration. The America the Beautiful Act Could Help. www.preservationdirectory.com/news/the-ore... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Adopt a Piece of History: The Dawkins House

Adopt a Piece of History: The Dawkins House www.preservationdirectory.com/news/adopt-a... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Announcing The 2026 List Of Ohio’s Most Endangered Historic Sites

Announcing The 2026 List Of Ohio’s Most Endangered Historic Sites www.preservationdirectory.com/news/announc... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Round 2 of America250MI Grant Program Awards More than $1 Million for Michigan History Projects

Round 2 of America250MI Grant Program Awards More than $1 Million for Michigan History Projects www.preservationdirectory.com/news/round-2... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

New Historic Preservation Grant Program Launches in Central Massachusetts

New Historic Preservation Grant Program Launches in Central Massachusetts www.preservationdirectory.com/news/new-his... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Statement from Carol Quillen in Response to March 5 NCPC Meeting

Statement from Carol Quillen in Response to March 5 NCPC Meeting www.preservationdirectory.com/news/stateme... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Preservation Maryland Awarded $500,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Critical Fort Frederick Wall Restoration Project

Preservation Maryland Awarded $500,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Critical Fort Frederick Wall Restoration Project www.preservationdirectory.com/news/preserv... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Brooks-Park Arts and Nature Center Reports Collapse of Historic James Brooks Studio Following Winter Blizzard

Brooks-Park Arts and Nature Center Reports Collapse of Historic James Brooks Studio Following Winter Blizzard www.preservationdirectory.com/news/brooks-... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Announces Free School Trips in Celebration of America 250

Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Announces Free School Trips in Celebration of America 250 www.preservationdirectory.com/news/kentuck...
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Underutilized Properties Program 2027

Underutilized Properties Program 2027 www.preservationdirectory.com/news/underut... #preservationdirectory #historicpreservation #culturalresources

Call for Sessions Now Open for SAH Virtual 2026

Call for Sessions Now Open for SAH Virtual 2026 www.preservationdirectory.com/news/call-fo...
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County board approves multiple public‑works contracts and ratifies highway maintenance union agreement St. Louis County approved several public‑works contracts — aggregate crushing, grading/surfacing, railroad‑crossing planning, and Scandia Cemetery engineering design — and ratified a three‑year collective bargaining agreement for highway maintenance workers with phased wage increases and updated benefits.

St. Louis County just greenlit major public works projects and a new union agreement that promises better wages and benefits for highway maintenance workers!

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Commission approves 1,200‑acre conditional use for equestrian park with cultural‑resource, buffer conditions The Santa Rosa County Commission approved a conditional‑use request by Florida Ranch Development for an equestrian‑oriented active park on roughly 1,200 acres, attaching conditions including a 100‑foot vegetative buffer near residences, limits on RV stays, and a cultural‑resources survey to protect potential archaeological sites.

Santa Rosa County has just approved an expansive 1,200-acre equestrian park, but with strict conditions to protect local culture and environment—what does this mean for the community?

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Panel approves fund to channel restitution for vandalized archaeological and historical sites HB 536 (first substitute) would create a dedicated public land restoration fund to ensure fines or restitution for vandalism of archaeological and historical sites are used for restoration, local grants, and education; the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill unanimously.

A new bill could transform how we restore and protect our treasured archaeological and historical sites by ensuring fines for vandalism go directly to conservation efforts.

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House committee advances bill to expand land-conservation tax credit and add refundable option The House Commerce Committee voted 6–3 to give HB186 a do-pass recommendation. Sponsors said the bill raises project caps to $2 million, boosts the credit percentage and makes credits refundable to help 'land-rich, cash-poor' owners; members pressed fiscal and equity concerns.

New Mexico's House Bill 186 is set to revolutionize land conservation by empowering private owners with higher tax credits and a refundable option to protect vital habitats and cultural resources.

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Employers? 12 pre-registered so far. Schools? 22 colleges and universities as of lunch today! Amplify this post to keep the momentum. We’ve been adding odds for just a week so far. Job seekers can start pre-registering March 1st. #jobs #culturalresources #nepa #nhpa #careerfair #trades #preservation

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Cultural Resources Career Fair- free, virtual, and open. Now pre-registering employers, agencies, and organizations seeking new hires, interns, seasonal and full time help, entry-level or supervisory in #CulturalResources, #Preservation, #Heritage, #EnvironmentalServices, #CulturalIndustries…

Jupiter council approves mediated settlement on Sunny Sands property, preserving midden and rail right-of-way; vote 4–1 The council voted 4–1 to adopt a mediated settlement that secures town ownership of archaeological resources on the 10.4-acre Sunny Sands site, including a 4.07-acre midden and the Celestial Railroad right-of-way, defines a 1.41-acre View Corridor, and requires that future development applications follow normal public hearings.

Jupiter Town Council has made a landmark decision to preserve key archaeological sites while allowing development rights, but the debate over public access continues.

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Council hears Coastal Commission‑facilitated plan for phased reopening of Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail City staff and Coastal Commission representatives described a phased reopening approach for the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail during an appeal: phase 1 would reopen an upper vista point while phase 2 would reroute the lower segment to a more stable alignment; the Coastal Commission said it needs supplemental application detail before scheduling a hearing.

The Humboldt County council is exploring a phased reopening of the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail, aiming to balance public safety with cultural resource protection.

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Council hears Coastal Commission approach to phased reopening of Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail City staff and Coastal Commission representatives described a phased reopening plan for the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail and ongoing government‑to‑government consultations with the Trinidad Rancheria; the commission said it can permit staged reopening if the city supplies additional technical documents and a phased narrative.

The city council is poised to discuss a phased reopening plan for the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail, balancing public access with the preservation of cultural resources.

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #ErosionControl #PublicSafety #CulturalResources #CitizenPortal

Hot Springs State Park fight over Star Plunge reaches court as parks press on with repairs State Parks told the appropriations committee the Star Plunge and hotel concession leases expired years ago, an RFP selected a proposer for long‑term redevelopment and CNW filed suit; a preliminary injunction limited some actions while discovery and summary judgment briefing proceed.

Litigation has cast a shadow over Hot Springs State Park's redevelopment plans, but the park is still open and vibrant as the legal battle unfolds.

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Mendocino archaeological commission requires targeted surveys and buffers on several coastal permits The Mendocino Archaeological Review Commission reviewed multiple coastal development permits and surveys, approving some reports while requiring targeted archaeological assessments, discovery clauses and a 100-foot buffer around identified shell midden sites. Several after-the-fact repairs prompted immediate assessments.

The Mendocino County Archaeological Review Commission is stepping up protections for cultural resources by requiring targeted assessments and formal tribal consultations for coastal development projects.

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County to issue RFP for historic property inventory; board pushes for county cultural‑resources coordinator Planning staff told the Historic Preservation Board the county expects to issue an RFP for a comprehensive historic property inventory soon and board members urged hiring or designating a county cultural‑resources staff person to oversee the inventory and manage CLG responsibilities.

Los Alamos is set to launch an RFP for a comprehensive historic property inventory, but board members are urging for a dedicated cultural-resources coordinator to ensure its success.

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Planning commission denies BridgeSource plan amendments for Moapa cement plant after widespread community opposition The commission voted to deny two plan amendments that would have redesignated roughly 384 acres in Moapa Valley to industrial employment and to alter the transportation map; commissioners cited unresolved environmental, cultural and community concerns and asked that NEPA and additional studies continue before further approvals.

The Clark County Planning Commission has denied a controversial cement plant proposal in Moapa Valley, sparking intense community debate over environmental and cultural concerns.

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Adams County keeps Saturday headliner but drops Wednesday concert under compromise; board asks for full fair budget breakdown After months of rising costs and flat budgets, parks staff presented four options for the 2026 Adams County Fair. Commissioners tentatively backed Option 4 — replace the Wednesday paid concert with a youth rodeo but keep a Saturday concert — and directed staff to return with full cost accounting (including permanent FTE, 2024-25 actuals and the 202

Adams County commissioners are shaking up the fair by swapping out Wednesday's concert for a youth rodeo, all while grappling with rising costs and a push for transparency in budgeting.

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