Protect Your Land

Land conservation provides an opportunity to protect the land you and your family own and cherish, while leaving a legacy for future generations. Permanently conserved lands preserve natural habitats for wildlife and plants and contribute to thriving communties. In addition to leaving a lasting legacy, you may be eligible for property and federal tax benefits.

As a land trust, we offer several tools to help landowners protect their land. We may be able to work with you to find a protection strategy for your property that meets your conservation goals and financial needs and that is consistent with our mission and capacity.

McKenzie River Trust may acquire property through land donation, voluntary sale/purchase, or we may hold certain rights to a property through a voluntary conservation easement. Working with willing private landowners, the McKenzie River Trust takes on the responsibility of ensuring that the land and its conservation values will be protected forever.

Land Protection Options

Does my land qualify?

McKenzie River Trust protects special places in Lane, Lincoln, and Douglas counties. We generally to not consider projects that are less than 40 acres.  For land to be considered for a conservation easement or acquisition, it must meet several conservation criteria and be approved by our Board of Directors.

To start a conversation about conserving your land, please contact our Land Protection Manager by using the form below, or by calling our office at (541) 345-2799.

Interested in protecting your property?

Please use this form to tell us about yourself, your property, and the reason(s) for your interest in conserving your land.

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County Notice
McKenzie River Trust does not work outside of Douglas, Lane, or Lincoln counties. To find your local land trust, please visit https://oregonlandtrusts.org/resources/find-a-land-trust/



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Mary and Mike with their grandkids outside their home along Coyote Creek. Photo by Anne Nunn Photographers.

Leaving a Legacy at Coyote Creek Meadows​

When Mary Minniti and Mike Shippey bought their 47 acre farm property 17 years ago, both buildings and land were clearly diamonds in the rough… with a heavy emphasis on rough.

“This living room ceiling was low and dark. It was like being in a cave: there were no windows providing a view of the wetland,” remarks Mary during a recent visit. “We thought we would move onto the land in five years, but we were spending every weekend here, so we just dove in. And we were here within 18 months.”

At the same time, Mike had looked on the heavily impacted land with promise. “Scattered among the meadow of planted forage grasses, I found many natives, including some rare ones, like Bradshaw’s lomatium.” An accomplished landscape architect, Mike set about to create Coyote Creek Meadows, a restoration project that included two wetland mitigation sites and a larger labor of love.

Get Involved

Donate

Support the Lands and Waters You Love

Become a member today and help protect the places that matter, now and for future generations to come.

Volunteer

Get Your Hands Dirty

Join our community of volunteers and make a real impact for the lands and waters you cherish.

Attend an Event

Experience Nature, Build Community

Take part in our guided tours and community events, and connect with the land and those who care for it.

See our Lands

Discover Oregon's Wild Places

Explore the beautiful landscapes we protect and learn why they matter.

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