About Us
Who we are. What we do. Our mission: to conserve the land, water and scenic character of Leelanau County.
We are the group that, since 1988, has worked tirelessly to protect the places that you love and the character that makes the Leelanau Peninsula so unique. Our organization has earned a reputation as one of the premier land trusts in the country, with projects touching lives and saving land in each of Leelanau’s 11 townships. Since our formation in 1988, we’ve preserved over 9,400 acres and over 27 miles of shoreline/stream and river frontage. We have worked with 143 families and farmers to preserve cherished lands. We’ve launched a farmland preservation program, established a renowned water-quality monitoring program and created 21 Natural Areas and Preserves. Some of the best views, most sensitive wetlands, and biggest working farms have been forever protected because of the Leelanau Conservancy. With nearly 2,800 members backing us up, the Conservancy is making a very real difference in what Leelanau County is to become. In a column he wrote for our 20th Anniversary, Executive Director, Brian Price tells our story.
3/22/2012
Meet our Board
Currently, 20 people in addition to our founders and honorary chairman bring their hearts, minds and resources together around the table to preserve the best of Leelanau.
Meet our Director
Brian Price, Executive Director, has been the Leelanau Conservancy’s executive director since our inception in 1988
Meet our Founders
Ed and Bobbie Collins’ vision over two decades ago was an incredible gift to everyone who loves Leelanau.
Meet our Staff
The Leelanau Conservancy staff and board is committed to protecting and preserving fragile and sensitive lands in Leelanau County.