Call to Action - Proposed Budget Cuts 🌿
CALL TO ACTION
Dakota County is Planning Natural Resource Budget Cuts
61% Natural Resource Budget Cut Proposed
Dakota County’s draft 2025 budget includes a 61% budget reduction for the Park Departments Natural Resource Base Program. The draft 2026-2029 budget shows this reduction ongoing.
Despite a growing backlog of projects, the proposed budget cut will set the Natural Resource budgets back to levels not seen since 2014. Read More
Acres of parklands and greenspaces recently managed will revert to buckthorn forests
Ecosystems undergoing restoration will revert to degraded landscapes
Natural resource projects’ progress and current backlog will struggle to be implemented
Quality natural resource staff may be lost
Make Your Voice Heard
Contact Dakota County Commissioners Today!
Public input to the County Board is vital through Friday, September 14.
Suggested statement or edit to your own words:
“I do not support the proposed budget cuts to Natural Resources for 2025 and beyond. I support an ongoing commitment to restoration and preservation of high-quality natural resources throughout Lebanon Hills and all Dakota County Forever Wild Parks. I urge the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to reverse the proposed cuts to our Natural Resource Base Program, which would be a huge step backward.”
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Your contribution plays a crucial role in our efforts to preserve and protect Lebanon Hills Regional Park for future generations. Every dollar you donate will support projects like Bike to Hike and our Turf to Pollinator Garden project, as well as other work to preserve and enhance our favorite park.