LAND PROJECTS

Wood River Land Trust uses three primary methods to protect and restore local lands—voluntary conservation agreements (also know as easements), land donations and bargains sales of land that result in the creation of Wood River Land Trust Preserves, and project partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.  These methods provide land protection opportunities to meet a variety of needs. 

Protected lands are shown on the maps below.  Click on the maps for links to additional information about each of our voluntary conservation agreements, preserves, and restoration projects. For more information about how these land protection methods work, please visit “Our Work.”

Voluntary Conservation Agreements
Voluntary Conservation Agreements (also known as easements) are legal agreements between a landowner and Wood River Land Trust.  These agreements define a property’s uses to protect the land’s biological health such as its clean water, wildlife habitat, and native plants.  These agreements can also protect farmland and scenic views.

Preserves
Wood River Land Trust Preserves are permanently protected pieces of land owned by, cared for, and restored by Wood River Land Trust.  These areas are open to the public for fishing, hiking, bird and wildlife watching, and other activities.  The Howard, Cedar Bend, and Boxcar Bend Preserves are popular examples of Wood River Land Trust Preserves and are located in the heart of the Wood River Valley along the Big Wood River.

Projects
Wood River Land Trust Projects are partnerships in which Wood River Land Trust works with local, state, and federal agencies to restore the health of city and county-owned lands.  Project examples include the Bullion Bridge and Lions Park restorations and the creation of Riverside Pond.