ALT’s conservation mission is exceptionally time-sensitive. Aquidneck Island consists of approximately 24,500 acres, 10.6% of which (2,580 acres) is under permanent conservation by the Aquidneck Land Trust, and another 10.6% conserved by other groups. Our goal is for ALT to conserve 4,000 acres before the opportunity to do so is lost forever. We use the phrase “Conserve Aquidneck Now,” or “CAN” to express our goal of achieving landscape-scale conservation. By looking at the Island’s 24,500 acres as connected landscapes, rather than a series of distinct parcels, we can maximize the impact of conserved corridors of farmland, watersheds, parks and other open space. CAN and other initiatives ensure that we are implementing a well-thought out, carefully researched vision to protect our source drinking water, farming viability, publicly-accessible lands and wildlife habitat corridors.
Watersheds
ALT works to protect our drinking water and coastal water quality through strategic land preservation, outreach and education, and the promotion of best practices in stewardship of watershed lands and riparian buffers.
Farmland
ALT works to protect our drinking water and coastal water quality through strategic land preservation, outreach and education, and the promotion of best practices in stewardship of watershed lands and riparian buffers.
Parks on Aquidneck Island
ALT works to protect open spaces that provide public access to the community, such as hiking trails, large city parks, small pocket parks, and recreational fields.
Habitat & Wildlife
ALT is committed to protecting lands that provide habitat for local wildlife. We protect and manage our lands to maximize wildlife benefits.
