Founded in 1971 as Michigan’s first local land trust, Legacy is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with individuals, landowners, organizations, and local government to protect forests, prairies, farms, wetlands, and waters. Legacy enjoys a nearly 50-year record of protecting the beautiful places and unique character of southern Michigan. Legacy has led successful initiatives to secure funding to protect 9,000 acres of conserved lands that provide safe drinking water, places to play, and vibrant local farms in Washtenaw and Jackson Counties. Legacy has also conserved natural corridors to support public recreation, protect wildlife habitat, and ensure clean water, creating seven public nature preserves that showcase the region’s common habitats throughout critical Great Lakes watersheds.
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