Carbon County is preparing to issue bonds for land preservation and conservation in the county.

On Thursday, the commissioners adopted a resolution acknowledging the future action that the county will take in order to preserve land.

Carbon County voters favored officials taking out a $10 million loan for the preservation initiative during the General Election in November. A total of 21,014 voters said they agreed with the bond, which would add about $22 a year in property taxes for the average homeowner.

Commissioner Chris Lukasevich said the resolution allows the county to use general funds for the purpose of land preservation projects until the bond is issued. The money would then be reimbursed into the general fund.

The commissioners said there is no hard timeline on when the county will issue the new bond.

The bond will allow the board to help preserve the agricultural land and drinking water sources; ensure Carbon County has safe, healthy and affordable local food; to protect wildlife habitat, natural area, scenic views and areas like Lehigh Gorge and Blue Mountain for future generations to enjoy; and to provide places for nature education for children.