Sand County Foundation's Work

Sand County Foundation is a national nonprofit conservation organization that inspires farmers, ranchers, forestland managers and other landowners to adopt conservation-minded land management techniques that improve water resources, soil health, and wildlife habitat. We provide landowners and land managers with trusted information, data, and examples to follow.

Few nonprofits are doing this type of targeted environmental work in partnership with private landowners who manage most of the land in the U.S.

Leopold Conservation Award Program

The Leopold Conservation Award Program recognizes and celebrates extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation by agricultural landowners.

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Conservation Outreach & Education

We convene professionals to address watershed issues, engage students in hands-on habitat development, and provide conservation mentorships.

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Conservation Demonstration

Sand County Foundation’s team of scientists works to conduct needed research and demonstrations of effective conservation farming practices.

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