At Big Waters Land Trust, we envision a future in which the human and natural worlds of Southwest Florida flourish together. To help bring this vision into reality, together with our conservation community we work every day to protect the land and water in Southwest Florida 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 Southwest Florida’s resiliency to storms and floods, enriches lives, and helps safeguard our community for generations to come.
Mission
Our mission is to protect the land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature.
VISION
We envision a future in which the human and natural worlds of Southwest Florida 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 Equity and Inclusion Statement here.
Where we’re at
To date, we have permanently protected over 20,000 acres across 60 properties with the support of our dedicated and growing conservation community. Our service area encompasses Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier Counties, with a special focus on the Myakka, Peace, and Caloosahatchee River regions.
