Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc.

Dutchess land conservancy (dlc) is dedicated to preseving the scenic, agricultural and environmental resources of dutchess county, new york, and the surrounding area. Dlc, as a private non-profit land conservation organization, carries out its mission primarily by obtaining conservation easements on privately held land and monitoring these easements in perpetuity. Conservation easements, acquired through either donation or purchase, are legal agreements limiting future development in order to protect land for conservation purposes. In addition, dlc provides professional assistance to landowners and municipalities to encourage environmentally sound planning, and educates the public on matters of land conservation and stewardship. In 2009 the organization was awarded accredation status by the land trust accreditation commission, an independent program of the land trust alliance. In 2014 and 2020, the organization received its first and second accreditation renewals, respectively.