Our Mission & History
Mission Preserving Aquidneck Island’s open spaces and natural character for the lasting benefit of our community. History Aquidneck Land Trust was founded in 1990 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by a dedicated group of local residents to save the natural character, environmental health, and economic value of Aquidneck Island. On December 8, 1993, ALT secured its first conservation easement...
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Why We Conserve
Rhode Island is the second most densely populated state in the nation. Our state has also led the Nation in the percentage of farmland lost to development. It is estimated that Rhode Island has lost more than 80% of its active farmland since the 1940′s, and that 3/4 of the remaining 40,000 acres are still not protected from development. Aquidneck Island, which is near a number of major urban...
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How We Conserve
The Aquidneck Land Trust primarily uses permanent conservation easements to protect important open space properties from development and other threats. ALT generally conserves land with conservation easements instead of owning the land outright because such easements: Enable landowners to continue to own their beloved land Help ensure private land stays on municipal tax rolls Limit ALT’s liability by...
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What is Conserved
Interactive Map of Land Conserved by ALTClick here to explore this fun and interactive map of all of ALT’s conserved lands. Conserved Farms Local farmers have partnered with ALT to conserve the agricultural heritage and industry of the island. Click here to learn about the conserved farms on Aquidneck Island. Aquidneck Island Total Conserved Land Please click here to see the results of ALT’s 2012...
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In the Works
Priority Properties Saint Mary’s Church Land The proposed 70 +/- acre St. Mary’s Church conservation area is an extremely complete and strategic area from a conservation perspective. The land is located next to a number of previously conserved parcels within ALT’s Center Island Greenway thereby building upon and enhancing this past conservation work. The land also falls within the St....
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Trail Maps
ALT currently maintains numerous miles of trails for public use. Click on the links below to view trail maps. • Sakonnet Greenway Trail Map • Sakonnet Greenway Trails Rule and Regulations • View Virtual Tour of Sakonnet Greenway Trail • Oakland Forest and Meadow Trail Map Help Out! If you would like to volunteer to help with trail maintenance, contact Sophia DeMaio at sdemaio@ailt.org or...
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Special Events
Throughout the year, ALT offers a series of events for our donors, landowners and other concerned members of the community to celebrate our successes and raise funds to support future conservation projects. July 8th: Aquidneck Land Trust Golf Tournament Held each year at the Newport National Golf Club, this summertime fundraiser brings golfers together for a memorable day of play on a beautiful...
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Photos of ALT Conserved Lands
A picture is worth a 1,000 words… so please enjoy these photographs of ALT conserved land!
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Interactive Map
Membership
Officially join ALT in our mission to preserve the Island's open spaces and natural character for the lasting benefit of our community. Stand up and be counted for conservation on Aquidneck Island by becoming a member.
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Most Recent Articles
Support ALT by Donating to Our Annual Appeal!
Already this year we have many new conservation projects on the drawing board to be accomplished, but the one thing that has not changed is that we need your help! By giving to our Annual Appeal, you make it...
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ALT Receives Chafee Conservation Leadership Award
On Friday, May 3, 2013 the Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) was given the Chafee Conservation Leadership Award by the Environmental Council of Rhode Island (“ECRI”). ALT was also given a...
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