Minnesota Conservation Federation

Help MNCF achieve our fundraising goal of $10,000 in support of our Conservation Leadership programs.

MNCF is a coalition of individuals, groups, and communities dedicated to outdoor recreation and the conservation and ethical use of Minnesota's natural resources by all, for all, with all.

MnCF has been an advocate for the natural resources of our great state. We support the enjoyment of our outdoor places and wildlife through outreach and educational programs ensuring that the resources and outdoor traditions of states citizens will be available for future generations.

MNCF is the independent Minnesota affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation since. Our affiliation is mutually beneficial as we advocate for statewide and national conservation issues. 

The Minnesota Conservation Federation is:

Uniquely Minnesotan: Since 1936, MNCF has worked specifically on conservation issues that affect Minnesota. From Warroad to Winona, if it’s happening in conservation MNCF wants to know about it. Although we are at home in the North, our direct ties to the National Wildlife Federation Affiliate network keeps us informed and connected to conservation developments nationwide. All donations made to MNCF stay in state and support our conservation work in Minnesota.

Broadly Focused: No one species, landscape, or constituency drives our work. We take a holistic view of conservation and work to address relevant issues where our work can have the greatest impact. This allows MNCF to uniquely act as a conservation coalition builder and provides the opportunity to work alongside a broad array of NGO and State partners to achieve conservation successes.

Informed by our Sporting traditions: Throughout MNCF’s history our advocacy and conservation ethic has been informed by a strong connection to hunting and fishing traditions. Today many of MNCF’s directors and supporters enjoy hunting and fishing activities alongside the paddling, foraging, photography, hiking and myriad other pursuits that bring them to Minnesota’s outdoor spaces. Our knowledge of sporting issues elevates our advocacy and engagement while our broad appreciation for outdoor recreation and conservation efforts makes MNCF an organization welcoming to all Minnesotans.

Program Highlight- Conservation Leadership development in MN

MNCF has developed two highly effective programs that welcome new anglers and hunters into the field alongside providing conservation knowledge to make them effective advocates for our shared natural resources.

1) The Conservation Leadership Academy: Introducing future natural resources leaders to hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits.