Mission: The land conservancy of ridgefield, inc. ("the land conservancy"), founded in 1967, preserves and protects, for the general benefit of the public, ridgefield, connecticut's natural resources including land and water resources, the plant and wildlife thereon and unique scenic natural and historic sites.
Programs: One of the primary activities of the land conservancy relates to ongoing stewardship responsibilities. Members of the board conduct annual field reviews of land conservancy properties and easements, at no cost, to insure that their existing condition is found to be consistent with the donors wishes and expectations.
Land Conservancy of Ridgefield is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Land Conservancy of Ridgefield meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Land Conservancy of Ridgefield has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence. Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. These land trusts demonstrate their commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them. Learn More: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org.
