The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. DCC achieved that recognition in 2018. We are pleased to announce that this year DCC is applying for its first renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open.
Every five years the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. “We are proud of our accreditation status; it demonstrates DCC’s long-term commitment to land conservation in Downeast Maine,” notes DCC Staff. “This is a rigorous process that continually strengthens our organization by assuring sound finances, ethical conduct, responsible governance, and lasting stewardship. Renewing our accreditation is part of DCC’s ongoing commitment to permanent land conservation and fostering an environment where wildlife and people thrive.”
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how DCC complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operations of the land trust. For the full list of standards see http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/help-and-resources/indicator-practices.
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.
Comments on our application will be most useful if sent by October 18th, 2022.