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About Us - Organization History
Founded around 1990 by a dedicated group of Aquidneck Island residents, ALT
focused its inaugural efforts on building community awareness of the
imperative to conserve and protect open space on this Island. On December
8, 1993, ALT secured its first conservation easement via a donation of the
development rights to 2.4 acres of the estate of John J. Slocum on Bellevue
Avenue in Newport.
In 1998, the Prince Charitable Trusts, the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, and the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust collectively granted $8.15 million to ALT over a five-year period, allowing the organization to begin to execute its mission in earnest. These grants were a turning point for the organization, allowing it to hire professional staff and accelerate the pace of its land preservation mission. Today, ALT is overseen by over 25 Trustees and guided by over 20 additional Advisory Board members, providing expertise in disciplines such as law, finance, real estate, environmental protection, business and land conservation. Furthermore, full time staff manage the complex operations of land conservation, stewardship, outreach and fundraising. Currently ALT has over 1,000 members and supporters and had over 1,983 acres under its protection. Please see our 18th Annual Report. |
