Who is the Lower River Land Trust? (LGRLT)

We are a non-profit, community-based, charitable organization and one of the fastest growing land trusts in Ontario. We were formed in 1991, incorporated in 1993, and already have property holdings of 1,600 acres.

Our mandate is protection of land for its natural, cultural and agricultural values.

Our goals encompass:

• Educating the public towards the conservation and preservation of the landscape, habitat, ecology, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area,
  
  
• Establishing, maintaining, developing and managing nature reserves, including the maintenance of physical and biological features of scientific and/or ecological interest,
  
  
• Promoting scientific research and educational services related thereto.

Our area of interest is the lower third of the Grand River watershed encompassing Brantford and Brant County as well as the new Haldimand County (including former Towns of Haldimand and Dunnville).

"Bridge crossing Grand River at Ruthven Park" by Hugh Martin

Important aspects of these areas include:

• Carolinian Life Zone (Nationally Significant Area)
• The Grand River (a Canadian Heritage River)
• The farming regions integral to rural economic stability
• The historical buildings that are part of our cultural heritage

Through education, encouragement of private stewardship and purchase or donation of lands / conservation easements, we, the Lower Grand River Land Trust, aim to maintain a priceless legacy for the communities that depend on and enjoy this valuable part of Canada.