Our History

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1992

It all started in 1992 when a small team of active conservationists gathered to respond to water quality issues in the area. The Tri-County Leech Lake Watershed Project was created, focusing on water quality and community resource development with DNR support. There have been many changes since that first gathering three decades ago, but the mission to preserve water quality has continued.

Over the past 30 years, NWLT has worked on many successful land conservation projects to protect water quality and critical habitat in north central Minnesota. This work has been possible through partnerships and collaboration with other conservation organizations, government agencies, lake associations, local businesses, and community members committed to preserving this amazing region. Thank you to everyone who has worked with us and supported our mission along the way!

1995

Northern Watershed Foundation established.

 

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1998

Name changed to Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation. 

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501(c)3 non-profit status obtained.

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Summary of past project

2014

Clean Water Critical Habitat

Focus on protecting cold-water tullibee (cisco) refuge lakes.

 

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Summary of a project

2018

Name changed to Northern Waters Land Trust

 

 

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2019

Accreditation achieved through the Land Trust Alliance

2020

Conservation Conversations

Radio program started with KAXE/KBXE Northern Community Radio

 

 

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2022

Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership

2022

Carbon Sequestration Pilot Program

 

 

 

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Carbon Sequestration Pilot Program

 

 

 

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