Great Rivers Land Trust
Overview
Our Mission
The mission of the Great Rivers Land Trust is to promote the preservation and improvement of natural resources principally in, but not limited to, the watershed of the Mississippi River for the benefit of the general public. These resources include: land and water resources, the plant and animal life thereon, and the area's unique scenic, natural, and historic sites.
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 4Part Time Staff: 3
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
Illinois | Jersey, Madison |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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Illinois | 1,942 | 596 | 1,167 | 179 |
Missouri | 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.