At Big Waters Land Trust, we envision a future in which the human and natural worlds flourish together. To help bring this vision into reality, together with our conservation community we work every day to protect the land and water for the benefit of people and nature.
Through strategic collaborations with individuals, groups, organizations, and government, we help ensure all people have access to clean water, fresh air, nutritious food, abundant wildlife, beautiful natural areas to enjoy, and all the other physical and mental benefits nature provides. Our vital work strengthens the region’s resilience to storms and floods, enriches lives, and helps safeguard our community for generations to come.
Mission
Our mission is to protect land and water for the benefit of people and nature.
VISION
We envision a future in which the human and natural worlds flourish together.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion, and strongly believe people of every skin color, ability, religion, gender identity, orientation, and economic status should be able to experience the benefits of public open space equitably. Nature should be a safe and welcoming refuge for everyone. Read our full Access for All Statement here.
WE SAVE LAND
To date, we have permanently protected over 20,000 acres across 64 properties with the support of our dedicated and growing conservation community. Our service area encompasses Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, and parts of Hillsborough, Hardee, DeSoto, and Glades Counties, with a special focus on the Manatee, Myakka, Peace, and Caloosahatchee River areas.
JOIN US!
Together with our growing conservation community, we are creating a future where the human and natural worlds of Florida flourish together. Join us!
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