The Vital Ground Foundation
Overview
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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.