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OPACUM LAND TRUST

Protecting land, water, and wildlife for current and future generations.

aka Opacum, OLT   |   Sturbridge, MA   |  https://www.opacumlt.org/

Mission

Opacum Land Trust is a regional organization dedicated to the conservation of the natural and cultural resources of South-Central Massachusetts. These non-renewable resources are being lost at an alarming rate, and include historic & prehistoric sites, fertile farmland, lush, geen forests, river corridors, wetlands, watersheds, vernal pools, scenic vistas, and habitat for endangered species. The goal is to preserve the character of our communites, promote proactive conservation, and create viable wildlife corridors (greenways) to benefit all species.

Ruling year info

2000

Executive Director

Laney Wilder

Chief Operating Officer

Amy Connery

Main address

PO Box 233

Sturbridge, MA 01566 USA

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EIN

04-3501184

NTEE code info

Natural Resource Conservation and Protection (C30)

Land Resources Conservation (C34)

Forest Conservation (C36)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Our programs

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Land Conservation

Opacum Land Trust is able to conserve open space through donations or purchases of land or conservation easements. Opacum is currently working with landowners, municipalities, state agencies and other non-profits to acquire and permanently protect land.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

How we listen

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Financials

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OPACUM LAND TRUST

Board of directors
as of 07/06/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Leslie Duthie

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Alan F. Smith

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Leslie A. Duthie

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Jennifer V. Morrison- Dominguez

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Howie Fife

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Scott Gerrish

Felicia Hubacz

Marita Tasse

Christopher DeBruin

Glenn Colburn

Jeff Burdick

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/17/2021
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Disability status
Person without a disability

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