Northern Waters Land Trust

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Preserving land to protect water is more than our mission – it's our way of life. 

What’s at stake

This summer, nine year old Henry, experienced his first taste of “lake life”. The night he arrived on one of our pristine northern lakes, Henry ran down to the water with his dad.  

As they stood on the dock in the moonlight, a loon began calling. Henry jumped, looked up at his dad, and asked, “What was that?”. His dad smiled answering, “It’s a loon, buddy.” Henry’s face lit up with recognition. “Oh! Our state bird!” Henry knew what a loon was from school, but he had never actually seen one or listened to its iconic call. 

Why we protect these landscapes: so that future generations can experience them firsthand, not just learn about them in books. 

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Minnesota's Loons    

Loons are an iconic symbol of Minnesota’s wild beauty. These majestic birds rely on natural shorelines for nesting, access to abundant fish, and the peace of undisturbed waters. Yet each year, development pressures and habitat loss threaten these essential habitats. As more stretches of shoreline disappear, our lakes, rivers, and the loons that depend on them grow increasingly vulnerable. 

Natural Shorelines  

Natural shorelines are important for maintaining healthy lakes and rivers. They help prevent bank erosion, absorbing the wave impacts from water recreation and storms. Native plants along the shores act as natural buffers filtering runoff, keeping our waters clean. Natural shorelines also provide habitat for a variety of wildlife such as frogs, turtles, and loons. By protecting our shores, we ensure a balance between the land and water.  

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Your Impact   

Your gift enables us to continue this important work and expand our efforts to help preserve the pristine lands and waters of northern Minnesota. 

As a community-supported conservation organization, you make it possible!

Visit our website to learn more:   www.NorthernWatersLandTrust.org

 Our Vision 

A region with clean lakes, rivers, wetlands, and forests that support fish and wildlife for future generations.    

Thank you for helping us make this vision a reality!

Preserving Land To Protect Water  

Northern Waters Land Trust is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and accredited land trust.