Advocacy
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council leads efforts to conserve land in both rural and urban areas of Rhode Island to secure thriving farms, resilient forests, healthy watersheds, welcoming shorelines and parks, well-maintained trails, biodiverse habitats, and clean drinking water for the benefit of all Rhode Islanders.
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Policy Priorities
Land & Water Conservation
Funding in the Green Bond
While the Rhode Island Land Trust Council is pleased to see that outdoor recreation and municipal resiliency programs were included in the 2025 Green Economy Bond, we are disappointed that there is no funding for the state land and water conservation programs that we utilize to conserve important landscapes, watersheds, and farms that benefit all Rhode Islanders. We are asking the General Assembly to increase the Bond by $16 Million to fund the following programs: $5 Million for Farmland Protection; $5 Million for State Open Space to bring the fund back up to historic funding levels; $3 Million for the Local Open Space Grant Program; and $3 Million for Forest & Habitat Management on state lands.
Conservation and Housing
Latest Updates
PRESS RELEASE: $2.5 Million Appropriated for Farmland Preservation in RI
RI Legislature approves funding to continue farmland preservation programs in state.
“Liberal Interpretation” Bill Has Been Signed Into Law
The liberal interpretation bill was signed into law by the governor on May 18th.
ACTION ALERT: Support Funding for Farmland!
Please contact your local representatives to request their support for H6018. The hearing is Wednesday, May 17th!
“Liberal Interpretation” Bill Passes the House
H5914, known as the “liberal interpretation” bill, was passed in a House vote today.