The Conservation Foundation
Overview
Our Mission
To preserve open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship's of our environment.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (SLI); Open_Space (VI); Urban (SLI); Farm_Ranch (SLI); Natural (EI); Recreation (SLI); Water (EI); Forests (SLI)
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 8Part Time Staff: 6
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Illinois | DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Will |
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Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 30,000 | 131 | 1,200 | 28,669 |
**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.

