{"id":51799,"date":"2023-05-10T07:01:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T11:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrfalp.net\/?p=51799"},"modified":"2023-05-10T07:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T11:01:05","slug":"chautauqua-watershed-conservancy-applying-for-national-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/chautauqua-watershed-conservancy-applying-for-national-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Applying For National Accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy<\/strong> has announced that it is applying for national accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The land trust accreditation program is an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance<\/strong>. It recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places forever.<\/p>\n The application process includes an extensive review of the practices, policies, and programs of each applicant by the Commission.<\/p>\n A public comment period is now open, and the Commission invites public input on the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy\u2019s pending application through signed, written comments.<\/p>\n Comments must relate to how the organization complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards see http:\/\/www.landtrustaccreditation.org\/help-and-resources\/indicator-practices<\/a>.<\/p>\n