JACKSON HOLE LAND TRUST
The Jackson Hole Land Trust is a private nonprofit that was established in 1980. We work to preserve open space and the scenic, ranching, and wildlife values of Jackson Hole by assisting landowners who wish to protect their land in perpetuity.
The Jackson Hole Land Trust is comprised of three departments:
The Protection department works with willing landowners to protect important conservation values on their property.
The Development department coordinates fundraising, communications and public education/outreach.
The Stewardship department is responsible for perpetual monitoring and ecological enhancement of owned land and conservation easement-protected properties.
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Their Mission:
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Why They Are Successful
They work closely with partners, corporations, indigenous people and traditional communities all over the world, and people like you.
They have a science-based plan that achieves tangible results all over the world.
They use a non-confrontational, collaborative approach.
They continually strive to exercise integrity beyond reproach and to operate openly and transparently as we pursue our mission.
TETON COUNTY SCENIC PRESERVE TRUST:
Their Mission:
The Scenic Preserve Trust shall be the repository for certain interests in real property owned by Teton County, WY, for the purpose of implementing the Scenic Preservation element of the Teton County Comprehensive Plan, and otherwise assisting in the preservation of the County’s scenic resources and wildlife habitat.
Geographic Focus:
Local (Teton County, WY)
Primary Tools & Activities:
Conservation Easements
Areas of Focus:
Wildlife, Rivers & Wetlands, Private Lands, Land Use Planning, Growth & Development, Aquatics & Fisheries, Agriculture
Primary Projects:
Acceptance of conservation easements, primarily as generated through the development process
Partner Organizations:
Teton County Planning Department, Jackson Hole Land Trust
