ABOUT US

Our Mission
Through land protection, stewardship and education, the Central Indiana Land Trust Incorporated preserves natural areas, improving air and water quality and enhancing life in our communities for present and future generations.

Our Vision
We envision a future for Indiana in which preserves, parks and working landscapes add to our sense of place…. Where we can still discover spring wildflowers or watch native Indiana wildlife… Where natural ecosystems are still intact, cleaning and improving our air and water, providing a place for our plants and animals... Where we can escape the stresses of everyday life and find solace in the wonder of our natural heritage...

We envision a future where the Central Indiana Land Trust fosters sustainable communities that maintain a healthy environment, a vibrant economy, and a better quality of life.

Central Indiana Land Trust Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Central Indiana Land Trust Staff

About Land Trusts
Land trusts are not "trusts" in the legal sense. Some, in fact, refer to themselves by other names such as conservancies, foundations, or associations. Land trusts are formed to protect land permanently. They accept donations of properties, buy land, or help landowners establish legal restrictions that limit harmful use and development. Land trusts may own and manage properties, monitor the restrictions they have helped establish for land owners, and/or work in partnership with other agencies to protect critical land.

Land trusts are funded largely through membership dues and/or donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. Some are run solely by volunteers. Others, like Central Indiana Land Trust, include professional staffs.

For more information about land trusts, visit the Land Trust Alliance website.

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