Methods for Land Conservation:
- Conservation Easements
- Development Rights
- Land Donations
- Farm, Forest and Open Space Designation
Percentage wise, Scituate has more area devoted to conservation than any other community in Rhode Island.
This can be attributed to the major land holdings of the Providence Water Supply Board (in excess of 14,000 acres) which are used to produce and store water for approximately 700,000 residents in the State of Rhode Island. Although only 49 percent of the Scituate Reservoir watershed is actually in Scituate, over 88 percent of the PWSB's property holdings are in the Town. Under the policies of the PWSB, no recreational use of watershed lands is allowed.
This can be attributed to the major land holdings of the Providence Water Supply Board (in excess of 14,000 acres) which are used to produce and store water for approximately 700,000 residents in the State of Rhode Island. Although only 49 percent of the Scituate Reservoir watershed is actually in Scituate, over 88 percent of the PWSB's property holdings are in the Town. Under the policies of the PWSB, no recreational use of watershed lands is allowed.
Downloadable map and table of Scituate recreation, conservation, and open space:
> Map
> Table
Neighbor to Neighbor Program
The Conservation Commission has worked with the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District and Providence Water to co-sponsor the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program. This program welcomes new property owners to the town and provides valuable information on septic system operation and maintenance, well water protection, watershed awareness and land-use issues within the Scituate Reservoir Watershed. This is especially helpful for residents who are moving in from more urban areas that are used to municipal services like sewer and water.
If you have recently moved to Scituate and have not received a packet, please email us!
Farm, Forest, & Open Space Act >
Saving Land Saves Taxes Fact Sheet >
Stonewall Conservation Fact Sheet >
Conservation Easements Fact Sheet >
The Conservation Commission has worked with the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District and Providence Water to co-sponsor the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program. This program welcomes new property owners to the town and provides valuable information on septic system operation and maintenance, well water protection, watershed awareness and land-use issues within the Scituate Reservoir Watershed. This is especially helpful for residents who are moving in from more urban areas that are used to municipal services like sewer and water.
If you have recently moved to Scituate and have not received a packet, please email us!
Farm, Forest, & Open Space Act >
Saving Land Saves Taxes Fact Sheet >
Stonewall Conservation Fact Sheet >
Conservation Easements Fact Sheet >