Join the Compost Pilot
The Block Island Conservancy is excited to announce that it has partnered with the Town of New Shoreham and the Block Island Transfer Station to create an island wind composting initiative! Please click the button below for more information on this project. You can sign up for the project by filling out this form. Please email [email protected] for additional information and questions.
2024 Fall Newsletter is Here!
Check out our fall newsletter celebrating the strides we’ve made toward a sustainable future for Block Island. Our innovative compost pilot program has taken off, championing environmental responsibility by turning food waste into nutrient-rich compost while fostering a healthier ecosystem for everyone. With the recent acquisition of picturesque land along Corn Neck Road, we are dedicated to preserving the island’s stunning beauty and ensuring it remains accessible for future generations. Together, we are tackling the challenge of single-use plastics through education and proactive initiatives, creating a cleaner and more vibrant paradise for all.
Accreditation Renewal
The Block Island Conservancy is pleased to announce that it is applying for accreditation renewal from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The Commission recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. It is an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, and it conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. The Block Island Conservancy is proud to be accredited through the Land Trust Alliance. Accreditation is our way of ensuring we are held to the highest standard when conducting our work. We maintain our accreditation so that our members, supporters, and partners know they are standing behind a strong and worthy organization.
A public comment period is now open. The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how the Block Island Conservancy complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards see http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/help-and-resources/indicator-practices.
To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your comment to [email protected]. Comments may also be mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments, 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Block Island Nature News
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