The Department of Conservation (DOC) has released the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (FY 2014-15) survey of participation in the Land Conservation Act and Open Space Subvention Act (OSSA). Based on requests from last year's survey, it is posted in two formats.
Despite elimination of OSSA payments in the FY 2014-15 Budget, the DOC states that this information is critical in order to document the level of participation in the program, and quantify the impact the loss of OSSA payments is having on local governments. The survey is the basis for the biennial Land Conservation Act Status Report, which provides information to the Legislature and general public on the status of the Program among counties and cities.
The FY 2014-15 Survey is available in the following formats:
The document outlining additional materials required for annual reporting can be accessed here. Detailed instructions for completing and submitting forms can be accessed here. For questions, contact Heather Anderson, Environmental Planner, at (916) 324-0869.