Land Protection Projects
The Cacapon & Lost Rivers Land Trust is the only homegrown organization dedicated to protecting land in the Cacapon and Lost Rivers Watershed. For over 30 years, we have helped our landowners protect their family legacy, hunting grounds, forested mountains, and tumbling streams. We strive to protect lands that are ecologically rich and that support our rural economy in a network of natural land hubs and corridors. The land protection agreement, also called a “conservation easement,” is our primary tool.
Land protection agreements protect land, securing the future of agriculture and forestry, providing for wildlife, and preserving the beauty of our landscape for generations to come. By choosing a land protection agreement, landowners can ensure that their property’s natural values and scenic qualities will last for future generations.
See our Easement Process page to explore how easements work and positively impact our communities.
Cacapon Watershed Collaborative
The Cacapon Watershed Collaborative (CWC) aims to protect the Cacapon and Lost Rivers Watershed’s valuable ecosystems and residents’ way of life. The Cacapon Watershed Conservation Plan outlines the key strategies to achieve that mission.
GunBarrel Hunt Club
In 2023 the Land Trust and GunBarrel Valley Wild Life Preserve forged a partnership to protect 834 acres of vital hunting grounds in Hampshire County.
Valley View Farm
150 acres of forest and farmland protect nearly a mile of stream front.
Hodges/Keville Nature Preserve
Mountainside forest from the cliffs to the banks of the Cacapon River.