Mark Robinson, Executive Director of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts since 1986, will present a chronological overview of attempts to “save the Cape,” which blossomed over the past 100 years as development ramped up, especially after World War II. Owing to a dearth of public open spaces in the late 1800s, wealthy benefactors would make occasional donations of land for parks, bird sanctuaries and arboretums.  In the 1960s, governments—state, local and federal—made a more concerted effort to set aside critical areas from booming residential and commercial development.  Today, there is a maturing set of players, including nonprofit land trusts, bringing sophisticated strategies and risk-taking to preserve the best of what’s left for public enjoyment and resource protection.  Is it enough?

Speaker: Mark Robinson, Executive Director of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts

When: 6PM on October 22nd, 2024

Where: Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall St. Dennis Port

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