Western Massachusetts

From watersheds to working farms, western Massachusetts is the place for trout-filled streams, thriving farmer’s markets and expansive opportunities for leaf-peeping come each fall, but development threatens the environmental integrity of a landscape that has been evolving for millions of years.

Programs in Western Massachusetts

Grant Program

In 2009, we added grant opportunities to help land trusts protect the threatened forest landscapes of western Massachusetts. Guidelines for 2010 are available.

 Loan Program

OSI's Conservation Finance Program has created a revolving loan fund to facilitate the protection of threatened landscapes in western Massachusetts.