Louis Bacon honoured by the Peconic Land Trust

Renowned conservationist Louis Bacon has been honoured by the Peconic Land Trust for his work, which has given protection more than 1,000 acres of natural land on Long Island.

The Peconic Land Trust highlighted the fact that his work enabled small-scale farming to continue on the East End.

John van Heusen Halsey, the president of the Peconic Land Trust, said in the ceremony:  “It’s always great to point out and recognize people who have done incredible things locally and nationally, and who inspire others to do things along the same lines.”

The official recognition of Louis Bacon’s work took place at the “Through Farms & Fields Country Luncheon” held by the Peconic Land Trust at the Port of Missing Men on the 4^th of August 2013.

As well as recognising the philanthropist’s contributions, the luncheon also celebrated the organisation’s 30 years of existence and honoured Peter Salm, grandson of the reputed Colonel Henry H. Rogers whose life was spent protecting the Port of Missing Men. It was hosted by the Salm family alongside the charity.

Louis Bacon’s Moore Charitable Foundation has supported conservation efforts in Long Island through its Robins Island Foundation branch. It focuses on water protection, the preservation of land and the improvement of habitats. It represents its founder’s desire to ensure Long Island’s fantastic environmental areas remain as they are. For more information visit http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2013/06/louis-bacon-puts-another-21000-acres.html

Its impressive funding contributions have led to some great local successes. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation were able to restore tidal marshes to their former state and re-establish the passage of fish through Oyster Bay, which were dammed previously.

The foundation also has a focus on education. Its significant investments into the North Shore Land Alliance provide education to local communities to highlight the importance of preservation. It offers an established student internship program with The Nature Conservancy, working as part of the Environmental Leadership Centre’s Internship Programme.

The Peconic Land Trust is a not-for-profit group that advocates the conservation of the farms that run on Long Island. It promotes the need for buying fresh, local produce to support farmers in the area that require patronage to survive.