Opacum Land Trust
Overview
Our Mission
The mission of Opacum Land Trust (OLT) is to conserve, protect and preserve, in their natural and open condition, the lands and waters of Worcester & Hampden Counties (MA) for the benefit of present and future generations. This includes, but is not limited to: rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands of all kinds, watersheds, woodlands, wildlife and endangered species habitat, agricultural lands, sites of historic, prehistoric or ecological significance, and other scenic, natural and productive lands and waters.
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Massachusetts | Hampden, Worcester |
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Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 601 | 478 | 123 | 0 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.