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Michigan Purchase of Development Rights

Since 1998 the Fund and the Michigan Department of Agriculture have partnered to help local farmers preserve their working lands and the important economic and environmental benefits those lands provide. Through a state agricultural protection program, the Fund has arranged conservation easements on more than 13,000 acres of farmland in 27 counties.

Regional Scorecard - Midwest
Acres Protected: 283,390
Fair Market Value: $330,924,635
Acquisition Cost: $173,679,599
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 283,390
Restore a Michigan Camp

Mill Lake Youth Camp
Mill Lake Youth Camp needs your help.

Memories created in the outdoors last a lifetime. In Michigan, we have a chance to restore this lakeside camp so that families can return to make new memories. Read more »

How the Fund Can Help You
Pledge to our Donors
The Conservation Fund donation policy:

Donor Committment

  • Safeguard privacy
  • Exceed industry standards
  • Limit mailings
  • Ensure gifts directly support conservation