Our mission
Preserve.
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The Star Prairie Land Preservation Trust preserves environmentally sensitive land and promotes rural character, while protecting water quality and wildlife habitat for future generations.
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ABOUT THE LAND TRUST
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The Star Prairie Land Preservation Trust was formed in 2002 by individuals who were concerned with the rapid pace of development that was resulting in the loss of valuable natural areas. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Trust’s mission is to preserve environmentally sensitive land and promote rural character, while protecting water quality and wildlife habitat for future generations. To meet its mission, the Trust accepts land donations and conservation easements, placing a priority on lands adjacent to water resources, with significant wildlife habitat or scenic value, or adjacent to public lands. The Trust currently protects more than 300 acres of land in northern St. Croix and southern Polk counties.
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PROPERTIES & EASEMENTS
THE MCMURTRIE PRESERVEA 63-acre tract of land with 1,400 feet on the southeast shore of Cedar Lake that contains a diversity of wildlife habitat including wetlands, hardwoods, oak savannah and pine plantations.
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CEDAR BAY LANDING1.3 acres on the southwest shore of Cedar Lake that includes a boardwalk, providing lake access for canoeing, kayaking, fishing and bird-watching.
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STAR PRAIRIE WATERSHED PRESERVEA 40-acre parcel of restored native prairie, located just east of Star Prairie, which complements the surrounding U.S. Fish & Wildlife Waterfowl Production Areas.
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IRLE EASEMENTA 40-acre conservation easement of undeveloped forest land, with a rustic cabin, adjacent to U.S. Fish & Wildlife property, which includes Waterfowl Production Areas.
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NELSON EASEMENTA 12-acre conservation easement beginning the creation of a connected corridor between the McMurtrie Preserve and lands owned by St. Croix County.
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SCHOTTLER EASEMENTA 162-acre conservation easement that includes a working Christmas tree farm. This agricultural acquisition also prevents development around a 20-acre wild lake, preserves habitat for wildlife, and provides scenic rural views along the roadway.
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