Island conservation

Rodman's Hollow on the west side of the island was the first major piece of property saved from development.

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beaches, public access, conservation, recreation

There are absolutely no private beaches on Block island. The main bathing beach stretches for miles and secluded coves are found at the end of dirt roads,

Lewis Farm. conservation, nature

The fields of Lewis farm are preserved for future generations to enjoy and offer spectacular vistas.

stone walls, history, conservation, landscape

Stone walls built hundreds of years ago were used to divide pastures and remain as visible symbols of the farming history of the island.

Mitchell Farm, Block Island, conservation

Mitchell Farm has been protected from development. (Photo by K. Curtis)

hay fields, conservation, island farming

Portions of Sprague Farm, on the West side of the island, have been protected from future development, but will continue to be farmed. (Photo by K. Curtis)

Block Island Conservancy, nature, conservation

The Block Island Conservancy's Education Center in town is a great place to visit to learn about the island's on-going efforts in conservation. (Photo by K. Curtis)

Nearly half of Block Island is protected from development.

Block Island is a national leader in land preservation. Open space is one of the most powerful attractions on the island. We have rolling meadows, trails and long stretches of ocean view properties that will be preserved forever. The trails are maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers and are open to the public year-round.

Several agencies have taken it upon themselves of continue preserving open space: The Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy and the Block Island Conservancy. Three percent of the sale of every private residential home goes into a trust for the purchase of open land. These agencies also work with the town of New Shoreham, the state as well as federal agencies.

The Block Island Conservancy recently opened an education center on Weldon’s Way that tells the long and colorful history of land preservation on the island and is dedicated to continuing this important mission.

Learn more
BLOCK ISLAND CONSERVANCY www.biconservancy.org 401-466-3111

OCEAN VIEW FOUNDATION www.oceanviewfoundation.org

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY www.nature.org/blockisland 401-466-2129

Publications

BLOCK ISLAND: RHODE ISLAND’S JEWEL-available at Island Bound Bookstore

WETHERBEE’S BLOCK ISLAND, FISHING UP THE MOON www.jacklynchblockisland.com

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