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 Focus

Historic_Cultural (SWI); Open_Space (SWI); Urban (VI); Farm_Ranch (VI); Natural (VI); Recreation (VI); Water (VI); Forests (SLI) Tri-State Metropolitan Chicago Region

Our Staff

Full Time Staff: 13
Part Time Staff: 9

Operational Area and Acreage

Counties of Operation

Illinois Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake, McHenry, Will
Indiana La Porte, Lake, Porter

Acres Conserved

State Total Owned Under Easement Other**
Illinois 14,125   77   1,408   12,640  
Indiana 0   0   0   0  

**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.

Quick Facts

Openlands

25 E Washington St Ste 1650
Chicago, IL 60602-1805

Contact Information

Phone: (312) 427-4256
Fax: (312) 427-6251
Email: rmegquier@openlands.org
Website

History

Founded in: 1963
Alliance member since: 1983

This organization has adopted the 2004 Standards & Practices

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