our Mission:

The Warren Land Trust is a nationally-accredited conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and responsible stewardship of open space, watershed and natural resources in and around Warren, Connecticut for the benefit of current and future generations. These protected resources include meadows, forests, lakes, ponds, streams, wetlands, wildlife habitats and corridors, farmland and scenic vistas. Committed to connecting the community to nature, the Warren Land Trust creates opportunities to enjoy, learn about and care for land and the environment.

To date, nearly 1,300 acres are under the protection of the Warren Land Trust: 13 fee properties and 17 conservation easements. Land under the protection of the WLT is preserved and protected from development forever.

our purpose:

• RURAL PRESERVATION: Protect core ecological systems and scenic corridors that define Warren’s rural character;

• COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: Build public support and actively engage the community in our conservation efforts;

• STEWARDSHIP: Ensure that properties protected by the WLT are appropriately managed and maintained;

• FUNDING: Secure adequate funding for ongoing operations and programming, land stewardship and land preservation;

• OPERATIONAL COMPETENCE: Develop personnel, policies and procedures to meet (LTA) standards of excellence.

The Warren Land Trust is a volunteer run organization, managed by a Board of Directors which is elected each year at our annual membership meeting in November. Click for more info on the WLT leadership:

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BE AN ACCREDITED LAND TRUST? 

The accreditation seal stands for Excellence - Trust - Permanence 

The seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation. It is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards. Each accredited land trust completes a rigorous review process and joins a network of organizations united by strong ethical practices. This trusted network of land trusts has demonstrated fiscal accountability, strong organizational leadership, sound transactions and lasting stewardship of the lands they conserve. The seal is awarded by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a program of the Land Trust Alliance, created to build and recognize strong land trusts, foster public confidence in land conservation, and help ensure the long-term protection of land.