2026 Land & Water Summit

What does it mean to care for our lands and waters in a time of climate change, inequity, and ecological loss? The 2026 Land & Water Conservation Summit (March 21, 2026 at URI) will focus on The Work Ahead: Caring for Our Land and Water and Creating a Just Future.

Statement on the 2027 Green Bond

Dear Rhode Island Land Trust Community, Last evening, Governor McKee submitted his draft budget to the General Assembly, which includes the 2027 Green Bond (attached). While we’re pleased to see […]

Year End Updates

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re proud of what the Rhode Island Land Trust Council and our land trust partners accomplished together, and clear about the work ahead.

Land Trust Days 2025 Update!

Land Trust Days 2025 was a huge success, with over 120 events attended by thousands of people! The events ranged from guided hikes, to painting and nature journaling workshops, to musical […]

Federal Updates

The federal government shutdown that began just over a week ago has serious implications for conservation and the partnerships we depend on.