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unsaved:///newpage2.htm http://xnvw.douglas.co.us/DC/Manager/open_fact.htm Open Space and ~ Natural Resources Ooen Soace Maa Hike of the Month Preble's meadow iumoina mouse PURPOSE: The Douglas County Open Space Program was created in 1995 with the passage of a sixth of a cent sales and use tax. Through revenues generated by the tax, the County seeks to improve the quality of life for its residents by protecting important wildlife habitats, agricultural (ands, scenic vistas, community buffers, recreational opportunities, and other open space values. Click here to learn about the County Open Space Advisory Committee (COSACI. The current COSAC agenda and past COSAC Meeting Minutes are also available. FUNDING: In 1994, the voters of Douglas County approved a ballot initiative creating the Open Space, Trails, and Parks Sales and Use Tax. This tax generates over $3.5 million annually for the preservation of open space, the creation of trails and the development of parks. In 1998, approximately $2.5 million of the total revenue generated by the tax was specifically allocated towazd the preservation of open space. PRIORITIES: Douglas County seeks to protect open space by accomplishing a variety of conservation objectives, including: • Preservation of important wildlife habitat and movement corridors; • Perpetuation of the County's rural landscape and agricultural heritage; • Creation of community buffers; • Protection of scenic views, historic properties, and archaeological resources; and • Enhancement of recreational opportunities. To maximize the impact of limited funding and to enhance the effectiveness of the program, the Douglas County Open Space Program focuses acquisition efforts in five priority areas throughout the County, including: Northern Mountain Backdrop ("NMB"), High Plateau ("HP"), North Natural Area ("NNA"), Cherry Creek Condor ("CCC"), and South I-25 Conservation Corridor ("SICC"). ~ ora 9/IS/00 S:I3 AM