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Monroe County accepts 409-acre gift, names it Monroe County Nature Preserve
Summary
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners accepted a donation of 409 acres and approved a resolution designating the property as the Monroe County Nature Preserve; county staff and the Historic Preservation Board of Review discussed next steps for trails, signage and phased public access.
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a donation of 409 acres on the east side of the county and approved a resolution to designate the land the Monroe County Nature Preserve. The board took the action during its July 24 meeting, passing the resolution by a 2-0 vote. "We recently received a very generous donation from the Nancy Henningkson Trust of 409 acres on the East side of the county," a county staff member said during the meeting. The parcel is bordered by Smith Road, Morris Pike and State Road 446. The…
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