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About the Historic Preservation Advocacy Guide

Learn how to advocate for the preservation of historic buildings and resources in your community.
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Heritage and Preservation Caucuses

An Effective Tool to Advocate for Historic Preservation Public Policies
Caucuses offers the structure to create new programs and policies that respond to ever-changing preservation needs.
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Chapter 1: History of Historic Preservation

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Chapter 4: Starting a Preservation Commission

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Historic Preservation Commission Training

Explore this in-depth online training for preservation commissioners.
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Historic Preservation Ordinances

Chapter 4: Starting a Preservation Commission, Page 1 of 5
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The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

Chapter 1: History of Historic Preservation, Page 3 of 4
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Chapter 2: Preservation Laws and Programs

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Chapter 3: Community Benefits of Preservation

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Wisconsin Historic Preservation Developments

Chapter 1: History of Historic Preservation, Page 4 of 4
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How to Work with Your Local Government to Advocate for Historic Preservation

Your historic preservation group can work with your local government to advocate for a historic preservation ordinance and commission.
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Lobbying Opportunities for Historic Preservation Advocates

Your historic preservation advocacy group can make a lasting impression on Congressional members by showing up in Washington D.C.
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How to Help Your Historic Preservation Group Thrive During Growth and Change

Learn about some of the challenges your group my face as it moves through stages of development.
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Preservation Commission Work Plans

Chapter 5: Preservation Commission Operations, Page 2 of 6
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Chapter 10: Preservation Community Relationships

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Funding Commission Preservation Activities

Chapter 6: Preservation Commission Budgets and Finances, Page 2 of 3
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Working with Local Preservation Groups

Chapter 10: Preservation Community Relationships, Page 4 of 5
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Chapter 8: Preservation Commission Design Guidelines

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Why Universities and Colleges Can Make Good Partners for Historic Preservation

Your historic preservation group can find many ways to collaborate and share information with universities and colleges.

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