Advocacy
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council works to permanently conserve open and natural lands in Rhode Island by supporting land trusts, promoting responsible use and stewardship of conserved lands, and advocating for sound land conservation policy.
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Policy Priorities

Conservation Permanence

Land & Water Conservation
Natural areas provide wildlife habitat, clean air & clean drinking water, and important places for people to recreate. Access to parks and conservation areas are critical to mental and physical health outcomes, and are the key to healthy Rhode Island communities. Forests store and sequester carbon, making land conservation an important piece to the climate change puzzle. We work on policies that direct funding to the conservation of important green spaces across Rhode Island, encourage smart land use decision making, and ensure that ALL Rhode Islanders have access to green spaces.

Farmland Access
Latest News

“Liberal Interpretation” Bill Passes the House
H5914, known as the “liberal interpretation” bill, was passed in a House vote today.

ACTION ALERT: H5363 Hearing Tuesday
The public use on private lands bill (H5363) is up for a hearing on March 28th in House Judiciary.

Hearing Scheduled for “Liberal Interpretation” Bill
Testimony for H5914 will be heard Tuesday, March 28th.

Bill Introduced to Appropriate Funds for Farmland Preservation
H6018 would appropriate $5 million in funds for the preservation, protection, and conservation of our farmlands.