This resolution was passed unanimously at the July 7th Ochlockonee River Soil and Water Conservation District:

Regarding the Ochlockonee River Soil and Water Conservation Districts interest in the future of parcels 21-08-20-602-0000, 21-08-20-606-0000, and 21-08-20-604-0000 within the Fred George Basin,

Whereas, The mission of the Ochlockonee River Soil and Water Conservation District includes promoting and advocating conservation practices and policies which will benefit the soil and water of Leon County

Whereas, The Fred George Basin is a regionally important karsts basin with an active sinkhole.

Whereas, conservation of the listed parcels will provide permanent areas important for natural flood storage and aquifer recharge.

Whereas, conservation of the listed parcels will protect habitat of endangered species including, but not limited to, the American Wood Stork and Gopher Tortoise.

Whereas, neighbors, property owners, and developers are currently undertaking efforts to protect the sensitive areas through conservation.

The Ochlockonee River Soil and Water Conservation District resolves to support the use of the listed parcels for conservation.