Preserving the environmental and cultural Heritage of Miami Dade County
On August 15th, 1988, a group of citizens, active in the preservation of South Florida's environmental and historic heritage, met regarding their concern for the lack of preservation of environmentally sensitive lands in Dade County. Sallye Jude, a founder of the Land Trust, was elected President. The organization was incorporated as the Land Trust of Dade County, Inc.
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws were adopted.
OUR MISSION
The Land Trust of Dade County is a not-for-profit corporation made up of concerned citizens, united in a commitment to conserve, preserve, and restore properties significant to the environmental and cultural heritage of Miami-Dade County.
This commitment is carried out through acquisition, management, and cooperative endeavors with other organizations.
OUR BOARD
Executive Committee
Bruce Brockhouse, AIA, President
Thomas J. Matkov, Esq.,Vice-President
Mary-Therese Delate, Secretary
Peter T. Jude, Treasurer
Directors
Marlin Ebbert
Amy Exum
Jeffrey M. Flanagan, Esq.
Theodora Long
James F. Murley, Esq.
Mary Scott Russell
Sandy Dayhoff, Emerita
WHAT WE DO
Most land trust projects start through the generosity of private landowners, and many of these lands are open to the public. Land trusts also offer a wide variety of programs and events that connect community members to the land with land trust programs such as story walks for children, nature hikes and bike rides for the adventurous, exercise classes in nature for health and wellness, farmers markets and community gardens that put fresh food on the kitchen table, and so much more.
WHAT IS A LAND TRUST?
Land trusts work in their communities to conserve habitat for wildlife and plants, secure water quality, ensure land is available for future generations, provide equitable access to nature, protect family farms and ranches, tackle climate change, and build healthy communities.
The lands protected by land trusts can help provide clean water, protect habitat for wildlife and plants, and help address the impacts of climate change. Land trusts may work in urban locations, creating community gardens, protecting green spaces, and planting trees that cool air temperatures and reduce air pollution. In rural areas, they may protect family farms and ranches, conserve forests, and secure water resources.
