Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust

Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is a conservation organization taking direct action to legally protect and steward ecologically sensitive lands across the Mississippi River watershed, north to the Madawaska River.

The landscape is a mosaic of rocky hills, wetlands, forests, farms, towns and even a small part of a major city, Ottawa.

Priority lands for conservation are old growth and interior forests and high quality wetlands, focusing on natural linkages and corridors that are vital for ecosystem services, biodiversity, and the protection of species at risk. We conserve lands by obtaining properties through donation, purchase, or a combination of both. Alternatively, we can enter into a Conservation Easement Agreement with landowners to legally assume conservation protection of their property in perpetuity.

The 12 properties perform ecosystem services which can be valued at over $22 million, and provide habitat for many rare and uncommon species. In particular, almost 30 species at risk have been documented on our properties. Some MMLT properties are open to the public to enjoy the trails and nature, and some are reserved for research and educational purposes.

SUPPORT US: We encourage you to read more about our significant impact, and consider becoming a supporter, land or legacy donor, member, or volunteer. We are a non-profit, registered charitable organization incorporated in 2003.