What We Do Where We Work Minnesota

Minnesota

Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, boasts a stunning array of lakes, forests and prairies. At The Conservation Fund we work to protect the state’s land by focusing on conserving critical wildlife habitats, protecting rivers and forests, and helping Indigenous communities reclaim ownership of their ancestral lands.

Pond in a forest with fall trees
410.1K
acres of land and water saved
2,585
acres protected in partnership with the Fish and Wildlife Service
198K
acres protected to benefit forestlands

Land Use by the Public

  • On unposted land the public is free to enjoy recreation and must follow all applicable hunting laws (portable stands and hunting blinds may be used if they are removed each day at the close of hunting hours, nothing may be fixed or bolted to any trees and camping is prohibited).
  • The Conservation Fund has hunting license agreements on certain properties that are posted with “No Trespassing” signs by the license holder. These are not accessible to the public. Please email Abigail.Petersen@huber.com for hunting license inquiries.
  • Forest trails are open to motorized access unless gated or posted as closed.
  • Written permission is required for trapping.

Latest News

A vibrant rainbow arcs across the sky above the Mississippi River Headwaters, creating a picturesque natural scene.

News | May 13, 2025

Mississippi River Headwaters Permanently...

The Mississippi River’s 2,300-mile journey to open water begins in the wooded hills of northern Minnesota. Today, thanks ...
An aerial image with mountains and lush, green landscapes of Alaska's Pedro Bay.

Project

Conserving and Restoring Indigenous Land

The Conservation Fund specializes in creating solutions that meet community needs, including responding to requests from ...
An great gray owl looking at the camera soars through Sax-Zim Bog in northern Minnestoa

Project

Sax-Zim Bog

Hundreds of birds funnel their way south each year to Sax-Zim Bog. We’re helping preserve this land, forever.

A vibrant rainbow arcs across the sky above the Mississippi River Headwaters, creating a picturesque natural scene.

News | May 13, 2025

Mississippi River Headwaters Permanently...

The Mississippi River’s 2,300-mile journey to open water begins in the wooded hills of northern Minnesota. Today, thanks ...
An great gray owl looking at the camera soars through Sax-Zim Bog in northern Minnestoa

Project

Sax-Zim Bog

Hundreds of birds funnel their way south each year to Sax-Zim Bog. We’re helping preserve this land, forever.

An aerial image with mountains and lush, green landscapes of Alaska's Pedro Bay.

Project

Conserving and Restoring Indigenous Land

The Conservation Fund specializes in creating solutions that meet community needs, including responding to requests from ...
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Kim Berns-Melhus
Minnesota State Director

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