Mission Statement
The Minnesota Land Trust protects and restores Minnesota's most vital natural lands in order to provide wildlife habitat, clean water, outdoor experiences and scenic beauty for generations to come.
Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2024, the Minnesota Land Trust protected 5,437 acres of habitat, including forest and woodland, wetlands, and grassland and prairie, and 44 shoreline miles. We completed 44 restoration projects, covering 3,609 acres, with the largest single project covering 575 acres. Our engagement program works to build an inclusive community of Minnesotans who care about nature and the outdoors. As a founding member of the Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance, we sponsored the 2024 Great Lakes Outdoor Summit, a conference for a broad range of outdoor advocates and enthusiasts. Since 1992, the Land Trust has protected over 86,000 acres, restored over 12,000 acres, and preserved 566 miles of shoreline.
Current Goals
The Minnesota Land Trust’s organizational goals are to conserve Minnesota’s iconic landscapes primarily through conservation easements; conduct ecological restoration projects to improve the state’s wildlife habitat; and broaden and deepen the conservation community by connecting Minnesotans to nature and to one another. In FY2026, we plan to complete 40 natural lands conservation projects. We will continue to steward our existing protected land base of over 86,000 acres—monitoring all properties and working with landowners to maintain the lands in their natural state. We plan to complete approximately 45 land restoration projects on public and private lands. The Land Trust will continue to engage the public and build Minnesota’s conservation community through a range of outdoor recreation conferences. The Land Trust also plans to finalize a new strategic plan, finalize a revised conservation plan based on Minnesota’s three ecological regions, and continue to guide key strategic partnerships.
Community or Constituency Served
We serve all communities throughout the state of Minnesota.
Geographic Area Served
The whole state of Minnesota.
