We’re pleased to announce that Mississippi Valley Conservancy, Bayfield Regional Conservancy, and Caledonia Conservancy have submitted applications to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Our hats are off to you!
See a video we made about the process and hear testimonials from these land trust leaders.
This status demonstrates proof that a land trust is operating beyond reproach in a series of operational and programmatic standards and practices. Independent accreditation provides the assurance of quality and permanence of land conservation the public is looking for and publicly recognizes a land trust’s ability to protect important natural places and working lands forever.
The invitation to apply comes after many months, often years, of work revising policy, updating records, and fund-raising to ensure perpetual agreements are upheld.
There is currently only one accredited land trust in WI, Kinnickinnic River Land Trust, so these three applicants are significant! Each of these organizations has had connections with and received services from GWC and the Land Trust Alliance as recently as this year. As we look ahead to meeting our goals for the Land Trust Excellence and Advancement Program (LEAP), we’re proud to share with you these accomplishments that align so squarely with our commitment to land trust excellence.
More information on the Land Trust Accreditation Commission can be found here.
