More than 1,300 Acres Preserved, including 12 miles of Lagoon Shoreline.
The mission of the Indian River Land Trust is to protect, improve, provide access to, and promote the preservation of waterways, open spaces, and green places in Indian River County for the benefit of all today and tomorrow.
Together, we are Conserving Land and Water Resources in Indian River County.
About the Land Trust
First established in 1990 to save McKee Botanical Garden, IRLT protects the land that protects the Indian River Lagoon.
The Land Trust promotes the conservation of the Lagoon for the residents of Indian River County by preserving habitat, protecting scenic waterfront and providing access for the public.
In The News
Living Classroom Construction at Coastal Oaks Preserve Has BegunView Article
County Begins Environmental Land Bonds Program
In 2022, the Indian River Land Trust spearheaded and promoted an Indian River County $50 million environmental land bond referendum that ultimately passed by an overwhelming 78% of the voters. The County has begun accepting nominations from landowners interested in protecting all or part of their land. To learn more about the County's environmental lands acquisition program and the nomination process, view the County's Conservation Lands web page. The Land Trust would be pleased to provide some guidance to landowners potentially interested in the County program.
Construction Begins on Living Classroom at Coastal Oaks Preserve
Events Calendar
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Making a Difference
Indian River Land Trust offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering, see our IRLT Volunteer Information. Thank you for your interest!
The Indian River Land Trust assists landowners in planning for the stewardship of their properties to preserve the landscape. We provide a number of programs for landowners interested in working with us to protect their lands in perpetuity while providing support to the ongoing conservation efforts of our community.
