A New Approach To Conservation
As the world changes, so must our approach to conserving its unique places
Our mission is to restore and conserve natural and working lands and aquatic resources through conservation protections and sustainable natural resource restoration and management.
Unique Places to Save was founded to address unmet needs in the land and natural resource conservation space. By leveraging our entrepreneurial mindset and fostering a culture of innovation, we strive to bring forth creative solutions to safeguard these unique places that bring agricultural, ecological, and community value.
Our fiscal resources and stewardship acumen make us one of the premier partners for conservation and mitigation projects in North America.
Total Acres Conserved
Miles of Restored Streams
Total Projects Completed
States Represented
Five Year Strategic Plan
Our Path to 2030
Key Results
- Restore 200+ additional miles of streams
- Protect 6,000+ additional acres of wetlands
- Explore conservation opportunities in carbon & species banking markets
- Honor our legacy of environmental restoration
Stewardship
Stewardship Fund
Ensuring perpetual care of lands and waters under our protection
View Goals →Key Results
- Have zero major violations across all properties
- Implement best-in-class monitoring technology
- Deepen landowner relationships through support and education
- Expand services to over 10 states across the country
Financial Health
Funds for Programs
Securing our future by investing in our programs
View Goals →Key Results
- Maintain surplus above annual operational costs
- Maintain expense levels below non-profit industry standards
- Diversify grants & individual giving
Key Results
- Invest in professional development opportunities
- Support team members with robust remote-work systems
- Foster a culture of service, responsiveness, and care
Key Results
- Increase our social audience a minimum of 2,000%
- Continue providing in-depth content from our experts
- Build partnerships with other forward-looking organizations
- Solidify our position as a trusted voice in conservation
Our Plan
Goals For Five Years
Building our organization with an in-depth strategic five year plan
View Our Full Plan →Key Results
- Restore 300+ stream miles.
- Protect 6,000+ acres of wetlands.
- Explore carbon & species banking markets.
Our Stewardship
Current Stewardship Fund
$4,024,802
Stewardship of conservation easements, endowment funds and long-term management responsibilities are the foundation of our work.
We take our stewardship responsibilities seriously and have the necessary resources, technology, knowledge, expertise and funds available to properly steward our responsibilities.
In addition to our stewardship fund, we have a robust system of policies and expertise to steward our conservation easements, endowment funds and long-term management responsibilities:
Endowment Investment Policy
Conservation Easement Amendment Policy
Pre-Closeout Monitoring Schedule for Mitigation Easements
Template Monitoring Forms and Baseline Documentation
Conservation Easement Violation Policy
Stewardship Monitoring Procedures and Guidelines
Secure, Consistent & Accurate Recordkeeping
Geospatial Inventory of All Conservation Easements
Our Guiding Current & Goals
We believe that having a steadfast foundation of values and principles is essential to achieving our mission in a rapidly-evolving world. With this in mind, our team created a set of principles that inform every action we take along with three clear and compelling goals that will propel us towards success. Together, we stand united in our commitment to excellence and purpose, ready to transform challenges into opportunities.
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