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.

Preserving your land with the RVLT

RVLT Conservation Easement

For more information about easements visit the Little Traverse Conservancy. This easement is based on the the 2000 Michigan model conservation easement kept there.

Officers and Directors of the Raisin Valley Land Trust

Jennifer Bruggeman President
Sybil Kolon Vice-President
John Stahly Treasurer
Woody Kellum Secretary
Jim Leslie Director
Mike Watts Director

Past directors

Wayne Kirkby Fred Munson Deb Havens
Laura Sutton Dennis Kittel Bob Kellum
Paul Ruesink Linda Kendall  


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.