South Alabama Land Trust

Formerly the Weeks Bay Foundation, South Alabama Land Trust changed the name in September 2020 to better reflect our growing geographic concerns outside the Weeks Bay Watershed. Coastal Alabama is rapidly growing in population. Our goals are: to protect and preserve as much of the "waters' edges" as possible; educate more citizens about environmental issues; and, engage more citizens in outdoor and water-based activities for both recreation and environmental cleanup and protection.

To guide our work and respond to the opportunities and challenges before us, South Alabama Land Trust's Strategic Plan articulates five specific goals:

1) LAND CONSERVATION: The essential character and function of the SALT landscape is conserved through proactive and responsive land protection.

2) STEWARDSHIP: SALT properties are assets of the organization. SALT will ensure that conserved and owned SALT properties are sustainably managed to protect and enhance their conservation values.

3) FINANCIAL STABILITY: SALT has sufficient funds to meet its land protection goals, fulfill its perpetual stewardship obligations, and support annual operations.

4) ORGANIZATIONAL DURABILITY: Effective people, programs and plans throughout the organization provide direction, resources, and follow-through to implement SALT’s mission. A culture of appreciation and inclusion throughout SALT is evident.

5) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION: SALT is an essential community institution that participates in land conservation practices throughout coastal Alabama, and we provide environmental education and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

South Alabama Land Trust is governed by a 22-member volunteer Board of Directors. Three of the board members, including the Chairman, are founding members of the land trust. There is a board committee--Land Acquisition Committee--that guides the staff in all land conservation activities. The Board recently established a Stewardship Committee to work with Land Acquisition and guide the staff in all land stewardship activities.