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.i., Page 2 / Land for Tomorrow Launch . . . The plan ' s recommendations are based on nearly two years of research and assistance from more than 100 experts in various fields , according to Kate Dixon, the primary author of the plan. "Through public education, Land for Tomorrow wants to help the state reach its goal of conserving a million acres , and ensure that the goodliest land will be there to provide clean air and drinking water, strengthen our communities , promote job growth and enhance the quality of life for generations to come, " said Dixon. The funds initially will be administered by conservation trust funds already established by the General Assembly, including the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, Natural Heritage Trust Fund, and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund . Those trusts will then distribute most of the funds through local land trusts , local governments and other organizations for purchase of land or lasting conservation agreements on land. These state conservation trust funds are seriously under funded, according to Land for Tomorrow. For example, this year the Clean Water Management Trust had more than $ 300 million in applications but only $ 62 million available . The General Assembly has not funded the Farmland Preservation Trust Fund for two years in a row. Land for Tomorrow is working to increase public awareness for the need to protect additional land and historic places that are critical to the economic well being and quality of life in North Carolina. Land for Tomorrow is recruiting Ambassadors to help take the message for conservation to the public . Twenty four state leaders , including three former governors and many business leaders , have agreed to serve. Land for Tomorrow has also had fifty- seven organizations sign on already to be Land for Tomorrow Partners . For additional information and a complete list of Land for Tomorrow Ambassadors and Partner Organizations visit vww. landfortomorrow. org.