Openlands
Overview
Our Mission
Founded in 1963, Openlands protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife, and help balance and enrich our lives.
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 25Part Time Staff: 5
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Illinois | Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake, McHenry, Will |
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Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14,953 | 77 | 2,236 | 12,640 |
**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.
Openlands
25 E Washington St Ste 1650
Chicago, IL 60602-1805
Contact Information
Phone: (312) 863-6250
Fax: (312) 863-6251
Email: rmegquier@openlands.org
Website
History
Founded in: 1963
Alliance member since: 1983
This organization has adopted the 2017 Standards & Practices
This organization has adopted the 2004 Standards & Practices
