MISSION: Norwalk Land Trust recognizes the need to balance nature and development. Acquiring and preserving land protects nature and benefits Norwalk's present and future generations.Norwalk Land Trust is a non-profit corporation dedicated to preserve open space in Norwalk. Pursuing this goal:

• Increases open space through gifts, conservation easements and purchase

• Practices responsible stewardship of properties within The Trust

• Works with other 'green' groups on land-protection projects

• Involves citizens in land maintenance and monitoring

• Promotes community understanding of the benefits of protected areas through environmental education outreach and access to Trust properties as appropriate

• Advises landowners on techniques and benefits of land preservation

• Raises funds and recruits to meet its mission

Adopted January 2007: Norwalk Land Trust's role is to preserve and protect natural green spaces permanently: critical habitat and wetlands that could be lost forever in the future. In this time of vanishing wilderness, helping people see for themselves the land as seen by its original settlers, has never been greater. Norwalk Land Trust advises landowners, explaining how they, the natural green ecosystem, and the City all gain when lands are protected from inappropriate use. Norwalk Land Trust is a 501(c)3 charitable organization: donation of land or easement to Norwalk Land Trust can impact property taxes/tax deductions as provided under IRS code.