Green Legacy celebrates communities that excel at saving their natural areas, farmland and rural character. More than 40 of these cities and counties are now recognized in Green Legacy: Communities Worth Leaving to Future Generations, a 194-page book that you can view on this site. You can also order a copy of the book here or buy it through Amazon.com. Book updates and related news items can be viewed here as well. In addition, you can nominate a community that is not yet recognized on this site.

Admittedly, this web site and book offer inadequate appreciation for the years of dedication, effort and persistence needed to build a successful conservation program. But hopefully, even this modest recognition will provide some positive reinforcement to elected officials, voters, taxpayers and everyday citizens in communities that are leaving future generations a green legacy.