Welcome!
South County Conservancy, Inc. is a private, locally controlled, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable
organization formed in 1995. It is a land trust dedicated to the acquisition and management of open space to maintain
the natural beauty and ecological balance of Charlestown for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
Our mission statement:
South County Conservancy - Charlestown's Land Trust - preserves and protects the
distinctive character of our local area through acquisition and management of open space.
Land Conservation Benefits Everyone!
Protecting the natural, historic and scenic character of South County is a wise investment. The cost to taxpayers
can be high when open space is used for residential development. The cost of services such as schools, roads, and
police are often greater than the taxes collected from such development. An undesirable result: taxes increase as open
space decreases!
Preservation of open space minimizes the strain of rapid development thus stabilizing taxes. It also
helps to strengthen property values.
South County's tourism-based economy depends on the rural and scenic character of our community - yet another
reason to preserve open space.
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