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Council raises concerns about long-term conservation easements, asks for parameters review
Volusia County Council (workshop) · January 5, 2026
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Summary
Councilmembers debated whether conservation easements tied to state and federal partners limit future local control and asked staff for a workshop to review acquisition parameters, negotiation leverage and potential limits on perpetual restrictions.
Councilmembers spent an extended portion of the workshop debating the county’s land-acquisition strategy and the voluntary use of state and federal programs (including references to "Florida Forever") that can tie easements and restrictions to properties in perpetuity. One councilmember argued such…
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