Capt. Lewis and myself walked in the Prairie on top of the Bluff and observed the most beautiful prospects imaginable.
— William Clark, July 30, 1804
To educate and assist private landowners in South Dakota and Nebraska to conserve and restore lands for habitat, agriculture, water quality, and cultural protection by building conservation easements, providing a conservation toolkit, guiding landowners in conservation opportunities and enabling a land ethic.
Our Mission
Our Programs
Conservation Toolkit
Determining the future of your land can be a fulfilling experience for you and your family. This decision may evoke strong emotions, bringing your deepest values into focus. It may also offer potential financial benefits. Choosing the right option for you and your family will ensure you have peace of mind for many years to come.
Conservation Easements
A conservation easement is the most popular, permanent way to protect natural land while continuing to own it. The land is still in your hands to sell or pass on to your heirs, but you set aside certain rights. You determine that no future owner will do specific things on the property that would harm its natural features.
Stewardship
Northern Prairies Land Trust helps private conservation-minded landowners protect their land during their lifetimes and in perpetuity. To ensure the fulfillment of their conservation goals, landowners accompany their donated conservation easement with a gift to The Stewardship Fund.
Our Impact
Since our inception, we have made great strides in securing easements on over 7,000 acres, including areas famously chronicled by the explorers Lewis and Clark. We continually work on new easements and use our conservation expertise as a referral source for other private and governmental organizations.
1.5+
Million Dollars Raised
20+
Years Serving communities
7,000+
Acres Conserved
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We are part of the natural world and rely on its resources to grow our communities. It is our responsibility to protect and restore what has been lost. By using the earth's resources sustainably, we can ensure that our grandchildren reap the same benefits we enjoy today.