About Us
The Central Algoma Land Trust works to protect lands and waters by purchasing property, accepting donations of land, and by entering voluntary conservation agreements. These protection methods are all aimed at preserving our irreplaceable landscape in perpetuity.
Conservation and preservation can also be achieved through the good stewardship practices of all property owners. To support this, we collaborate with local landowners, farmers, governments, schools, and other organizations to develop programs that promote sustainable and less intensive development, best land and water management practices, invasive species control, and low impact recreational activities.
Where is Central Algoma?
Central Algoma is locally defined as the region extending from the eastern edge of Sault Ste. Marie to the eastern boundary of the Municipality of Huron Shores, including St. Joseph Island and surrounding outlying islands. However, nature does not recognize human-made boundaries. While our primary focus is within Central Algoma, our conservation efforts remain flexible to respond to the needs of the land, water, and wildlife.
Our Vision
The Central Algoma Land Trust will work to inspire all members of the Central Algoma community to embrace positive conservation values that will promote the protection and preservation of natural ecosystems for all generations.
Our Mission
The mission of the Central Algoma Land Trust is the establishment, development, maintenance and management of nature preserves and programs in Central Algoma for the conservation and preservation of the natural ecosystems.
The Central Algoma Land Trust is a member of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance. They are a registered charity that strengthens land conservation in Ontario by building and supporting a strong land trust movement. They help Ontario’s land trusts achieve lasting conservation results.
Ontario Land Trust Alliance
Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices
The need for standards and practices, for all land trusts, regardless of where they operate, is imperative. Developing strong land trust communities depends on the long-term viability and management of all land trusts. By working towards a consistent set of standards and practices, land trusts will continue to thrive and be successful in perpetuity.
The Central Algoma Land Trust has adopted the Canadian Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices as the guiding principles for our organization’s operations and commits to making continual progress towards implementation of all of these standards and practices.
