Overview
Across Barnstable County, land conservation is vital to preserving clean drinking water, safeguarding rare habitats, and maintaining Cape Cod’s natural character. The Compact partners with member land trusts, municipal open space committees, and state agencies to execute high-impact conservation initiatives. Explore our core project areas to see how regional technical support turns conservation vision into lasting environmental protection.
Priority Initiatives
Cape Cod Wildlife Conservation Project
Mapping and preserving high-priority wildlife habitats and ecological corridors across Barnstable County.
Cape Cod Priority Ponds Project
Safeguarding fragile kettle ponds, coastal ponds, and public drinking water aquifers from surrounding overdevelopment.
Thomsen Land Fund for Cape Cod
Providing revolving loan capital so local land trusts can act immediately when high-value conservation land hits the market.
Cape Cod Conservation Tax Title Lands Project
Assisting Cape Cod towns in converting tax-delinquent properties into permanent public open space.
Cape Cod Land Bank & CPA Support Project
Maximizing municipal open space dollars through Community Preservation Act funding and acquisition partnerships.
Cape Cod National Seashore Protection Project
Collaborating on land acquisition and buffer protection surrounding the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Cape Cod Annual Land Convocation Project
Bringing together regional land trust leaders, volunteers, and experts for annual training and strategic alignment.
Leave a Land-Saving Legacy
Preserving your property protects Cape Cod's natural beauty for future generations while providing substantial tax advantages.
✔ Land Donations & Bequests:
Name a local trust or The Compact in your estate planning, or convey land directly.
✔ Conservation Restrictions:
Permanently protect your property’s ecological features while retaining private ownership.
✔ Tax Deductions & Credits:
Take advantage of federal charitable tax deductions, estate tax reductions, and state tax credits.
24 Local Land Trusts & Watershed Partners
From Bourne to Provincetown, we serve as the technical engine for local conservation organizations across Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Support our Work
Every acre saved requires legal precision, rapid response, and deep local knowledge. Help us keep Cape Cod wild, clean, and protected forever.