Steep Rock Association Inc.

Steep Rock Association is a 90 year-old land trust in Washington, Ct. that protects over 5,000 acres, almost 20% of the Town.  Its mission is to conserve ecologically and historically significant landscapes and to connect our community to nature. Much of its owned land is located in 3 large preserves with varied topography and habitats, spectacular vistas, over 40 miles of hiking trails and 7 miles of the beautiful and ecologically significant Shepaug River.  Steep Rock is a recreation destination for the region and has a highly developed biodiversity conservation program.  It offers education programs and has a community garden that annually provides food to over 600 people through local food banks. Steep Rock has an annual budget of about $500,000.00, 4 employees, a reserve fund of over $2,000,000, and a donor base of over 650 individuals, corporations and foundations. Several significant capital projects costing over $2,500,000 have been recently completed and others are under consideration.  It is led by an active and engaged group of volunteer Trustees and has many other volunteers who along with the Trustees are actively involved in its diverse programs and well organized Committees. It is also in the process of obtaining LTA accreditation.