The Open Space Institute protects scenic, natural and historic landscapes to provide public enjoyment, conserve habitat and working lands, and sustain communities. Founded in 1974, OSI has grown from its original focus on the Hudson Valley to become a national conservation leader, having helped to protect 2.3 million acres across the eastern United States and Canada. The Open Space Institute has played a pivotal role in catalyzing New Jersey’s highest conservation priorities for over 16 years. Our work has spanned the Highlands, the Pinelands and the Bayshore, and accelerated the protection of farms, forests, and local parkland.