The Vital Ground Foundation
Overview

Our Mission
The mission of Vital Ground is to protect and restore North America's grizzly bear populations by conserving wildlife habitat.
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 5Part Time Staff: 1
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
Montana | Missoula |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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Alaska | 5,314 | 0 | 0 | 5,314 |
Idaho | 15,606 | 700 | 107 | 14,799 |
Montana | 109,250 | 0 | 910 | 108,340 |
Wyoming | 324,500 | 0 | 0 | 324,500 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.