East Greenwich Land Trust

East Greenwich Land Trust
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Created in 1987, the East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust was established

to promote

preservation

the town's natural environment and historic

character.

The Land Trust seeks to accomplish this by preserving suitable open

spaces for recreation,

forestry

and

wildlife; promoting responsible

development of real estate and sound

conservation practices;

protecting

environmentally sensitive or threatened existing and /or

future fresh-water

well-fields,

aquifer recharge

areas, and wetlands; and by promoting public

access and views of harbors, ponds,

marshes, farmland

and forest.

The Land Trust has acquired ownership of lands, conservation easements, and the

development rights

of twelve parcels, totaling 314.7 acres. These properties have provided

East Greenwich residents with

improved opportunities for passive recreation and general

enjoyment of the natural environment by

making trails accessible to the public.

The

Town

and the Land Trust have been approached by many people offering to sell their

property or the

development rights to their property to ensure that their land will be preserved.

The Land Trust has also

identified numerous properties that are significant for ecological

protection, recreational value, and

historic and agricultural preservation. Together these

properties represent at least 500 acres of land that

contribute to the Town's Character.

If you are interested in finding out more about contribution options, donating property, or volunteer

opportunities, please

Trustees

Steve Whitney, Chair

Doug Brown, Vice-Chair

Kevin Fetzer, Vice-Chair

Leah Szlatenyi

Peter Swaszek

David Dumas, Legal Counsel

Staff

Lee R. Whitaker, Director of Planning

Lea G. Anthony, Land Use Planner