Land Conservancy of West Michigan
Overview
Our Mission
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan's mission is to keep nature nearby and permanently protect natural and scenic lands that are an important part of West Michigan and its communities.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (SLI); Open_Space (SWI); Urban (NI); Farm_Ranch (NI); Natural (EI); Recreation (VI); Water (EI); Forests (SLI) Part of all of eight counties (northern half of Allegan, southern half of Mason and Lake, and all of Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana, and Newaygo
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 7Part Time Staff: 2
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Michigan | Allegan, Kent, Lake, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa |
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Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7,353 | 509 | 5,042 | 1,802 |
**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.

