Rensselaer Land Trust

Easements - a large part of the organizations activities involves negotiations between governmental and private parties to establish easements within Rensselaer county. These efforts result in Land easements, providing public fishing access and preservation of water quality non-point pollution sources. The primary costs associated with these undertakings has been the time invested by our executive director and staff. Land stewardship - maintained properties and easements on approximately 1963.67 acres of conservation Land in Rensselaer county.

As of january 1, 2024, the merger between rlt and Rensselaer plateau alliance is effective and approved by the new york state attorney general's office and the department of state.

Wetlands and forest protection - rlt works together with private landowners and municipalities on wetlands and forest protection initiatives. We also hold in fee nature perserves composed of forests and wetlands. One of our priorities is watershed protection. Our work in protecting drinking water quality and quantity focuses on protecting and conserving wetlands and forest areas that filter and buffer drinking water sources, insulate the larger landscape from flooding, provide public recreational opportunities, and protect wildlife habitats and wildlife diversity. Additionally, we work to protect forestland as working forests. Quality drinking water, wetlands and forest lands are vital to the health and welfare of Rensselaer county.