Audubon Earns National Recognition

for Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence

Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. For over 127 years, Audubon Society of Rhode Island has been doing just that, and now announces it has achieved national recognition – joining a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work.

“Accreditation demonstrates Audubon’s commitment to permanent land conservation in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts,” said Jeff Hall, Audubon Executive Director. “We are a stronger organization for having gone through the rigorous accreditation program. Our strength means special places - over 9,800 acres of conservation land in our region - will be protected forever, making Rhode Island an even greater place for us and future generations.”

Audubon provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation prior to achieving this distinction. In March, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded accreditation to the organization, signifying its confidence that Audubon’s lands will be protected forever.