"Conserving Land and Water"
Indian River Land Trust
Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land. - Aldo Leopold
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Our mission is to promote the preservation, conservation and improvement of Indian River County's natural resources and special places for the benefit of the general public and future generations.

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IRLT Receives $1 Million Federal Grant
The Land Trust has been awarded a $1 million grant toward its efforts to acquire and preserve miles of shoreline on the Indian River Lagoon. The award was received through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the North America Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). Read more »



IRLT Lands new Lagoon Property
WE HOOKED A BIG ONE - on March 20th the Land Trust acquired a 60-acre Lagoon shoreline property on Pine Island south of the Wabasso Bridge. The property, first identified as being available for purchase by IRLT Board member, John Johnson, was acquired with the assistance of the Land Trust's Treasurer, Kelly Kite, Jr. at a County auction. Read more »
The Indian River Land Trust assists landowners in planning for the stewardship of their properties to preserve the landscape. We provide a number of programs for landowners interested in working with us to protect their lands in perpetuity while providing support to the ongoing conservation efforts of our community.