Public Comment Period Open for Five Rivers’ Accreditation Renewal
October 2021 – The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.
Five Rivers Conservation Trust first became Accredited in February 2017 after undergoing a rigorous review process to prove the organization meets the highest national standards for fiscal accountability, strong organizational leadership, sound land transactions, and lasting stewardship of the lands we conserve. Five years later, the organization is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open.
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. “Being accredited means that we have proven we’re a strong organization you can trust,” comments Five Rivers’ Executive Director Liz Short.
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Five Rivers complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the complete list of standards, see https://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/help-and-resources/indicator-elements.
To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your comment to info@landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be faxed or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
