Mission: Acquire and manage land and conservation easements through purchase and donation to ensure long term conservation of clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, and other community values.
Programs: Acquisition of land or interest in land through purchases or donations from willing landowners. Management and restoration activities on approximately 2,252 acres of owned lands in western oregon. The trust also monitored 33 conservation easements covering 2,934 acres throughout the service area. Conduct educational and informational meetings with landowners and conservation partners throughout service area. Participate in strategic conservation planning efforts with agency and other partners in western oregon.
conduct tours of owned properties and easements for the public. Publish materials about land protection and restoration, and participate in state- wide land conservation efforts. Share images and stories from mrt lands through the media, and represent the values of land conservation in community meetings.
McKenzie River Trust is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means McKenzie River Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. McKenzie River Trust has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence. Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. These land trusts demonstrate their commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them. Learn More: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/about.
