Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust is a nationally accredited Land Trust that has now protected 2,897 acres of Land in the Kinnickinnic River watershed. It owns and manages 4 nature preserves and monitors 34 conservation easements. This year it monitored all conservation easements and preserves and provided recreational opportunities to the public on many of these lands consistent with their protection. The Land Trust also continued a watershed strategic planning process to focus future conservation efforts, conservation program activities, and Land protection. Working with family farmers and other landowners to purchase or accept donated Land for long-term conservation purposes. Collaboration with numerous public agencies and private landowners to cost share in the improvement and restoration of the Land.