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Aquidneck Island Land Trust Conserves Land on Coggeshall Avenue in Newport. Read more here!
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust protects lands that are vital for clean drinking water, wildlife habitat, local agriculture, recreation, and the Island’s historic and scenic character. We acquire land and conservation easements, build trails, provide public education and are the hub for action to protect Aquidneck Island’s natural environment for future generations.
OUR STORY
Local Trailblazers
in Protection
and Restoration
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust was founded in 1990 by local residents to protect open space like farmland, forests, and parks facing increasing development pressure. The Land Trust has worked closely with landowners, municipalities, and partners to protect 2,855 acres of land and open 14 miles of trails for public enjoyment.
OUR WORK
Aquidneck Island’s Action Centers Around Land and Water
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust is the local hub for land and water protection, restoration, and climate change adaptation. We raise funds and collaborate with landowners, municipalities, partners, and community members. We work to preserve open space and farmland, protect wetlands and drinking water, create trails, and mitigate climate change impacts.
GET INVOLVED
Aquidneck Island
Needs You!
Now more than ever.
Please join in now to protect Aquidneck Island’s scenic beauty, open spaces, local farms, drinking water, and outdoor recreation. Become an Aquidneck Island Land Trust Member. Donate. Volunteer. Conserve your land. Attend events. There are many ways to get involved. Choose any and all that work for you, your family, or business!
WAYS TO GIVE
Donate to The Aquidneck Island Land Trust
As Aquidneck Island grows, unchecked development threatens open spaces, clean water, local food systems, and the outdoor places we cherish. Yet there’s still time to protect what makes this Island special. With thoughtful conservation, we can preserve its natural beauty, safeguard resources, and ensure a thriving environment for future generations. Join us in taking a stand—your donation makes a lasting impact and helps turn this vision into reality.
ISLAND INSIGHTS
Explore our Treasured Aquidneck Island
Aquidneck Island is treasured for its natural beauty, historical significance, local agriculture, outdoor recreation and vibrant community. Keeping it special takes all of us, working together. Look here for maps, data, ideas, and opinions about protecting, restoring, and helping Aquidneck Island’s nature stay resilient in the face of development and climate change.
