The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Woods and Waters Land Trust, Inc. (WWLT) is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open.
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs.
Board President, Heather Housman said, “Woods and Waters Land Trust was formed with the sole purpose of conserving land permanently. Accreditation has played a vital role in ensuring our organization has the foundation it needs to protect the natural lands entrusted to us in perpetuity. Accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission assures our supporters, easement donors, partners and the public that we are meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.”
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Woods and Waters Land Trust 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 info@landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be faxed or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Comments on Woods and Waters Land Trust’s application will be most useful by September 30, 2021.
