The Prairie Enthusiasts
Overview
Our Mission
To protect and preserve the prairies and oak savannas of the Upper Midwest through acquisition, easements, management, restoration, and education., restore and educate the public about prairies and oak savannas of the Upper Midwest.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (SLI); Open_Space (NI); Urban (SLI); Farm_Ranch (SLI); Natural (VI); Recreation (NI); Water (SLI); Forests (SLI) prairies, oak savanna and other associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 1Part Time Staff: 1
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Illinois | Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | Becker, Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona |
| Wisconsin | Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dunn, Eau Claire, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Richland, Rock, Sauk, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon |
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 368 | 157 | 65 | 146 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wisconsin | 1,905 | 992 | 769 | 144 |
**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.