Lowcountry Land Trust Inc.
Lowcountry Land Trust Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Lowcountry Land Trust is a local land conservation organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on protecting ecologically, agriculturally, and historically significant Lowcountry lands — and the way of life they make possible.
About
LAND PROTECTION:DURING FY19, THE LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST (LLT) COMPLETED 5 NEW CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROJECTS AND 1 CONSERVATION EASEMENT AMENDMENT TO ADD ACREAGE, FOR A TOTAL OF 4,835 NEWLY PROTECTED ACRES. THIS BRINGS LLT'S TOTAL PROTECTED ACREAGE TO 144,992 ACRES AS OF JUNE 30, 2019. THIS FY19 ACREAGE TOTAL INCLUDES THE 1,712-ACRE DRIFTWOOD PLANTATION CONSERVATION EASEMENT, WHICH HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN COUNTED IN LLT'S ACREAGE. THAT EASEMENT CONTAINS A PROVISION THAT STATES THAT IF THE GRANTEE (THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, OR "TNC") ENTERS INTO FEE TITLE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY, "ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF ENFORCEMENT OF THE [EASEMENT TERMS] SHALL BE HELD BY BOTH GRANTEE AND BY THE LOWCOUNTRY OPEN LAND TRUST [NOW KNOWN AS LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST]." THIS PROVISION TOOK EFFECT WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY'S ACQUISITION OF FEE TITLE ON DECEMBER 8, 2015.ONE KEY PROJECT IN FY 19 WAS THE PROTECTION OF SILVER BLUFF, A 3,250 ACRE AUDUBON SANCTUARY ON THE BANKS OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER. WITH LIMITED PUBLIC ACCESS, BIRD FRIENDLY FOREST MANAGEMENT, AND A VARIETY OF NATIVE HABITATS AND SPECIES, THE PERMANENT PROTECTION OF THIS PROPERTY IS A HUGE CONSERVATION WIN FOR THE SOUTH LOWCOUNTRY. DURING FY19, LLT CONTINUED TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SELL THE 589-ACRE HYDE PARK PLANTATION ENCUMBERED BY A CONSERVATION EASEMENT. THIS PROJECT WILL REVOLVE FUNDS BACK INTO THE EAST BRANCH REVOLVING LAND FUND FOR ADDITIONAL LAND CONSERVATION IN THE HISTORIC COOPER RIVER CORRIDOR, WHICH HAS BEEN THE FOCUS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR DECADES. ACKNOWLEDGING THIS FOCUS OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN THE EAST BRANCH AREA, LLT HIRED A NORTH COAST PROJECT MANAGER IN FY19. THE CREATION OF THIS ROLE ALLOWS LLT TO STRATEGICALLY CONSERVE AND INVEST IN THE EAST BRANCH OF THE COOPER, THE BLACK RIVER AREA, AND MANY OTHER SENSITIVE AND ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT HABITATS IN SC'S NORTHERN COASTAL PLAIN.IN ADDITION, LLT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN CONSERVATION PLANNING WITH CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS BOTH AT THE REGIONAL AND LOCAL SCALES TO IDENTIFY CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES AND DEVELOP NEW AND CREATIVE TOOLS FOR LAND PROTECTION, STABILIZATION, MANAGEMENT, AND STEWARDSHIP. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE THE JOHNS ISLAND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVE, A JOINT EFFORT WITH NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CENTER FOR HEIRS PROPERTY PRESERVATION. IN FY 19, LLT SECURED A CONTRACTOR WITH ROOTS IN JOHNS ISLAND TO FOCUS SOLELY ON THE RE-ENGAGEMENT WITH AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS CONSERVATION INITIATIVE. THE INITIATIVE CONTINUES INTO FY20 AND WILL CULMINATE IN A CONSERVATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. LLT ALSO HAS CONDUCTED A RESILIENCE PLANNING PROCESS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S COASTAL PLAIN THAT WILL BE COMPLETED IN FY 20 AND WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL LAND TRUST ALLIANCE RALLY IN OCTOBER 2019.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To honor the relationship between people and land by protecting irreplaceable lowcountry lands including working farms and forests, scenic vistas, relatively natural habitats and historic landscapes using both established and innovative conservation approaches. from 1986 through the close of fy19, llt has permanently protected 483 properties encompassing over 144,992 acres spanning the 17 counties of south carolina's coastal plain. the properties include working farms and forestlands, waterways and watersheds, hunting properties, hummock islands, vibrant marsh tidal ecosystems, blackwater streams and longleaf pine restoration areas.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Protecting irreplaceable lowcountry lands including working farms and forests, scenic vistas, relatively natural habitats and historic landscapes.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as SC.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 635 RUTLEDGE AVE NO 107, CHARLESTON, SC, 29403.
- The non-profit has reported 20 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $82,961.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization pays $1,172,352 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $383,181 in fundraising expenses.
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