1	South Kingstown Land Trust
2	OPEN SPACE SAVES --- MANY THINGS LAND IS IMPORTANT TO US
3	OPEN SPACE SAVES --- MANY THINGS LAND IS IMPORTANT TO US
4	Protection of Groundwater Resources Any land in groundwater resource areas Groundwater aquifers Groundwater recharge areas Wellhead areas
5	Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resources Any land in biodiversity critical zones Regions designated by RI Heritage Program as suitable habitat for rare or unique species Wetlands Large continuous patches of undeveloped forests Lands within coastal pond watersheds Lands adjacent to rivers, streams, or ponds Barrier beaches
6	Aesthetic, Cultural, and Recreational Resources Lands designated by DEM as scenic vistas Farms Lands of unique recreational value Land of unique value to neighborhoods Sites of unique cultural value
7	An example of unique cultural value: The Tefft Historical Park Save open space from development. Preserve the historic Tefft homestead and Native American sites. Protect Kingston watershed and drinking water quality. Create a public park along the bikeway. Prevent additional traffic in Kingston. Provide an opportunity to learn about colonial life.
8	Saving land is important, but why The South Kingstown Land Trust? The South Kingstown Land Trust (SKLT) has been operating since 1983. We are a Land Trust with full-time staff. SKLT is a private not-for-profit corporation, with 501 ( c ) (3) classification by the IRS. In 24 years of service, SKLT has protected more property that any other of the 41 other Land Trusts in the State.
9	In addition, The South Kingstown Land Trust has acquired ownership or conservation rights of over 2,300 acres of natural resource land.
10	Managing all of this land: A MUST Director of Land Management: Clarkson Collins Stewardship programs Building trails Training volunteers Caring for the lands we’ve already protected Stone wall clearing and building project at Weeden Farm
11	Joanne Riccitelli: Director of Land Protection SKLT works in partnership, under the expertise of our Director of Land Protection, with other conservation organizations. This list includes: The Nature Conservancy, Audubon Society of Rhode Island, US Fish and Wildlife Service, RI Water Resources Board, RI Department of Environmental Management, The Town of South Kingstown, and Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program.
12	Members mean a lot! It is with a broad membership that we are able to have an operating budget to carry out the protection of this important South Kingstown land. The land is disappearing fast into development. We need to save our community, protect the natural and scenic character and the native habitats.
13	Interested? You Can Make a Difference JOIN NOW CALL 789-0962 email sklt@ids.net Send check payable to: The South Kingstown Land Trust 313 Main Street, Suite C, Wakefield, RI 02879 $25 Individual $150 – $499 Guardian $40 Family $500 - Conservator $50 - $90 Protector $1,000 - Benefactor $100 – $149 Steward
14	Why do YOU want to make a difference? Preserve the character of South Kingstown that you love so much. New residential development usually costs more in town services. Open space is our legacy to our children.
15	OPEN SPACE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE