Mission Statement of the Raisin Valley Land Trust
The Raisin Valley Land Trust is a non-profit organization established to use all reasonable means to preserve, enhance, and maintain the natural, historical and cultural
qualities that define the Raisin valley.
The specific goals of the Corporation are as follows:
- To preserve rural landscape (with special consideration
for wetlands, open water, wildlife habitat and scenic roads)
in and around the upper River Raisin watershed.
- To support the preservation of historical structures
and active farmland;
- To hold property or intrests in same in trust for the
citizens of the State of Michigan;
- To support the creation of public parks, and appropriately
placed development to serve a range of community needs;
- To promote public awareness of the natural and historical
features within and around the upper River Raisin watershed
, and actively engage the community in helping to preserve
them;
- To work with governmental units, private organizations,
and other land trusts to promote the preceding goals for
the benefit of present and future generations.
For more information about easements visit the Little
Traverse Conservancy. This easement is based on the the
2000 Michigan model conservation easement kept there.
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Officers and Directors of the Raisin Valley Land Trust
Past directors |
| Wayne Kirkby |
Fred Munson |
Deb Havens |
| Laura Sutton |
Dennis Kittel |
Bob Kellum |
| Paul Ruesink |
Linda Kendall |
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RVLT Board Meetings
Members and other interested persons are welcome to attend
RVLT board meetings. They are generally held at 7:30 PM on
the first Wednesday of each month at our office,
1042 Sutton Road, Suite 3, Adrian, Michigan 49921
Please e-mail info@rvlt.org
or call 517-265-5599 to confirm that the meeting has not been
cancelled.
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