Working Today to Preserve Tomorrow

NORTHERN PRAIRIES HAS APPLIED TO BE AMONG THE FIRST FULLY ACCREDITED
LAND TRUSTS IN THE NATION

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FROM THE PUBLIC ABOUT OUR WORK

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Northern Prairies Land Trust was notified recently that it will be considered for full accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Accreditation is a new process which is intended to assure that land trusts are adhering to all appropriate standards and practices.

We at Northern Prairies take our ethical and technical standards and practices very seriously and are looking forward to be among the first accredited land trusts in the nation.

An important part of the accreditation process is the solicitation of comments from the public concerning our operations, particularly our adherence to proper standards and practices.

To comment online visit: www.landtrustaccreditation.org and scroll to "current applicants" and "comments on a current applicant." Comments may be mailed to Land Trust Accreditation Committee, Attn: Public Comments, 112 Spring St., Suite 204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Comments on Northern Prairies Land Trust's application will be most useful by June 14.

The full list of standards and practices may be viewed at www.lta.org/accreditation/practices.htm

Missouri River Presentation

Northern Prairies recently outlined its preservation efforts along the Missouri River at a landowners meeting held in Yankton, South Dakota. The meeting was well attended and there were numerous agencies and conservation organizations providing valuable information. Also, there were presentations by landowners who had utilized various conservation programs to preserve their land or, in some cases, receive payments for allowing the river to take its natural course.

Northern Prairies currently holds three easements along the Missouri River, and has been in discussions and negotiations with a number of landowners along the river regarding conservation practices and programs.

Welcome James, Sandy and Justin!

The Northern Prairies Board of Directors welcomes James Rogers, as the newest member of the Board. James and his family recently moved from Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Omaha, Nebraska. James is undertaking an active role in our organization and in particular, has helped expand the presence in Nebraska of our Board.

We also welcome Sandy Benson and Justin Haahr as our new Nebraska employees! For more background about James, Sandy and Justin, please view our Staff and Directors Web page.

HOW FINE-TUNED ARE YOUR BIRD IDENTIFICATION SKILLS?

Gerhard Assenmacher, a landowner in south-central Nebraska, who were recently donated a conservation easement to Northern Prairies, has photographed a wonderful collection of birds located on his property.  Click here to see how many you can identify.