Basic Info
- Founded:
- 1998
Detailed Info
- Website:
- http://www.maxwellconservationtrust.org
- Company Overview:
- The Maxwell Conservation Trust was established in 1998 by two long-time area residents who saw a need for a local conservation trust to help preserve open space and the quality of life that so many have come to enjoy in Scituate.
We invite everyone who cares about open spaces, quiet places, wildlife habitat, drinking water quality and the natural beauty still found in Scituate and neighboring towns to join us in preserving these irreplaceable assets for future generations. - Mission:
- The Maxwell Conservation Trust is a non-profit organization working to raise funds to purchase land in Scituate, MA and surrounding communities.
The Trust was established by Scituate residents who saw a need for a local conservation trust in order to preserve open space and the quality of life that many have come to enjoy in Scituate.
Its mission is to promote and assist in the conservation, preservation and responsible development of our natural and land resources including open spaces for recreation, wildlife, public water supply and forestry protection.
The Maxwell Trust is a membership-based organization which gives the people of Scituate and surrounding communities an exciting opportunity to become directly involved in helping to preserve more of this beautiful town and its environs.
- Protect our open space and forests
- Protect our water quality and supply
- Preserve the rural flavor of our town through responsible planning
- Maintain wildlife habitat and protect our rare species
- Increase our recreation opportunities with our natural resources
- Promote education and awareness for all ages
- Promote continued agricultural use of our lands
- Preserve our legacies for future generations











