Western Reserve Land Conservancy

We are dedicated to preserving land throughout northern Ohio.

Western Reserve Land Conservancy is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to preserving the natural resources of northern Ohio. We work with landowners, communities, government agencies, park systems and other nonprofit organizations to permanently protect natural areas and farmland. How? Our primary tool is the conservation easement, which allows property owners to permanently preserve their land without surrendering ownership. This protection remains with the land, even if it is sold. Once a property is permanently preserved with a conservation easement, it is our job to ensure it remains protected. We also do preacquisiton of properties for park districts by writing grants and raising funds.

The Land Conservancy is proud to have been founded by, funded by, and inspired by your neighbors – the dedicated people of northern Ohio.

OUR MISSION

From the countryside to the city, we provide our region with natural places that nourish and support vibrant and prosperous communities by identifying, preserving, restoring and maintaining essential assets like clean water, working farms, wildlife areas, and parks.