Rehoboth Land Trust News

30 Years!
In 1989, a few friends and neighbors came together to form the Rehoboth Land Trust. They achieved 501(c) (3) status and sought to preserve Rehoboth’s special places in the face of ever-increasing development.
Today the board of trustees has nine members with expertise in many areas who continue to work to preserve and maintain Rehoboth’s open spaces. To date, we own 611 acres and hold another 132 acres in Conservation Restrictions (CR’s).
Our mission continues with an ever increasing need for volunteers and resources to make the land we hold accessible to the people of Rehoboth. Thanks to all the board members, stewardship committee members, Eagle Scout candidates, and good friends who give their time and energy to fulfilling that mission.

What is a CR?
A CR is a conservation restriction which will keep the land protected in perpetuity. The landowner determines how the land will be protected and owns the land. If the land is sold, the restrictions go with the land. The owner of the land can reserve certain rights in agreeing to the restriction, and the owner will know that forever in the future the land will be preserved from development and misuse. To assure this, for the present and the future, a nonprofit organization, such as Rehoboth Land Trust, monitors the land to determine if the agreement is being upheld. In accepting a CR, the board and trustees accept that responsibility.

Join Us
That is why we need your support. We welcome new members. We can expand our board of trustees. If you are interested in helping us support our mission, call Adam Latham, president, at 508 252 1033.

To donate: Send your name, address and contact information to: Rehoboth Land Trust, P.O. Box 335, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Donations can also be made securely via PayPal at www.rehobothlandtrust.net