Donations on behalf of the Northern Waters Land Trust may also be made directly to the Initiative Foundation to help grow these funds:

Stewardship Fund

This fund was established to support expenses directly associated with the on-going monitoring, maintenance and administration of conservation easements held and owned by NWLT.

Legal Defense Fund

This fund’s purpose is to specifically defend the integrity of the conservation value. This may include expenses associated with correcting or litigating violations in the terms of a conservation easement o r fee-owned land management plans, as well as instances of encroachment trespass, breach of contract or any other legal expense directly related to conserved lands.

Endowment Fund

This endowed invested fund’s purpose is to support the mission of the organization and was established in memory of Isobel Brown, a long-time conservation supporter and NWLT board member.

Contact IF Community Philanthropy Manager, Zach Tabbatt ,to learn how you can support these funds through cash and non-cash gifts.