PROTECTING THE FORESTS, FARMS, RURAL HERITAGE, AND WATERS OF THE CACAPON & LOST RIVERS WATERSHED
Mission
Our mission is to protect the forests, farms, rural heritage, and waters of the Cacapon and Lost Rivers Watershed for the well-being and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Vision
The Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust works in partnership with landowners and communities in the Cacapon watershed to maintain healthy waters, protect forests and farmland, and preserve rural heritage for the well-being and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Core Values
To achieve our mission and vision we hold true to core values including:
- Respect: We respect the character of our communities and the goals and histories of landowners.
- Integrity: With landowners, partners, and supporters, we build honest, trustworthy relationships.
- Conservation & Stewardship: We are driven by a responsibility to conserve land and facilitate environmentally responsible land practices for present and future generations.
- Collaborative Leadership: We foster collaboration among partners to cultivate relationships, amplify non-dominant voices, and bring more resources to the watershed.
- Excellence: We rely on sound scientific principles and data to inform our land protection strategy; we adhere to the Land Trust Alliance’s standards and practices for governance, financial responsibility, land transactions, and stewardship; and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Fiscal Responsibility: We responsibly manage the financial resources entrusted to us, ensuring every donation and contribution is used efficiently and effectively to advance our conservation mission.