THE MLR FOUNDATION HAD PROGRAM EXPENSES OF $464,390 IN THE REPORTING YEAR. THIS AMOUNT WAS GRANTED TO MLR PER A GRANT REQUEST APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE GRANT COVERED MLR'S COSTS RELATED TO STEWARDSHIP/MONITORING/ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS MLR HELD IN 2022, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITES TO EDUCATE LANDOWNERS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.