South Kingstown Land Trust: The Ripple Effect of Open Space
The Water in Your Glass Has Been Here Since the Dinosaurs. Meet the Land Trust Protecting It for Future Generations.
A Rhode Island Non-Profit Protecting Open Spaces for People, Wildlife, and Water
The South Kingstown Land Trust (SKLT) is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting and stewarding natural resources, open spaces, and cultural landscapes for the benefit of their community and the environment at large.
The PK team sat down with Executive Director Julia Fry Landstreet and Marketing & Development Coordinator Matt Eldridge to discuss their passion for protecting natural habitats, the power of community volunteers, and why open space makes all the difference.
"Our work at South Kingstown Land Trust is experiencing the macrocosm through the microcosm. For us, it's making that personal connection with individuals. It's making sure they have a quality experience—be it the farmer, or the hiker, or the six-year-old. I believe that's why we've been successful."
–Julia Fry Landstreet, Executive Director
South Kingstown Land Trust’s Impact by the Numbers
Through our 1% for the Planet contribution, South Kingstown Land Trust continues to protect critical habitats, expand public access to nature, and strengthen the environmental health of their community. A few of their recent accomplishments:
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3,000+ acres of protected open space across South Kingstown
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14+ miles of trails across 8 different properties
110+
110+ volunteers supporting land stewardship efforts
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1/3 of South Kingstown's total land is currently protected