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The LAND CONSERVANCY OF LAKE COUNTY (LCLC) was founded in 1989 by a group of
environmental professionals and concerned citizens. LCLC is a not-for-profit, apolitical, Illinois
land trust corporation whose primary purpose is the protection and management of natural and
open lands, particularly in the Lake County region.
environmental professionals and concerned citizens. LCLC is a not-for-profit, apolitical, Illinois
land trust corporation whose primary purpose is the protection and management of natural and
open lands, particularly in the Lake County region.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Land Conservancy of Lake County (LCLC) strives for the preservation, conservation, and
management of open lands, natural areas, and ecosystems through full or partial interest in real
property; and for increased student and citizen awareness and appreciation of the natural
environment through public education and stewardship.
The Land Conservancy of Lake County (LCLC) strives for the preservation, conservation, and
management of open lands, natural areas, and ecosystems through full or partial interest in real
property; and for increased student and citizen awareness and appreciation of the natural
environment through public education and stewardship.
The goals of the LAND CONSERVANCY OF LAKE COUNTY are similar in many respects to other
groups, such as the Nature Conservancy, CorLands, the Audubon Society, or the Lake County
Forest Preserve District. These organizations, however, are interested primarily in acquiring lands
of exceptional ecological quality or those that comprise several hundred of thousand acres in size.
A land owner who wishes to preserve a small woodland, or a developer required to set aside a
wetland often has difficulty finding an entity willing and able to assume management
responsibilities.
groups, such as the Nature Conservancy, CorLands, the Audubon Society, or the Lake County
Forest Preserve District. These organizations, however, are interested primarily in acquiring lands
of exceptional ecological quality or those that comprise several hundred of thousand acres in size.
A land owner who wishes to preserve a small woodland, or a developer required to set aside a
wetland often has difficulty finding an entity willing and able to assume management
responsibilities.
The LAND CONSERVANCY OF LAKE COUNTY accepts large land donations as well as smaller
parcels. With the ability to manage lands and maintain and preserve their natural value, LCLC's
ownership can ensure that the landscape of Lake County continues to offer unique and beautiful
surrounds for generations to come. LCLC's land holdings have been donated by family groups,
individual citizens, and developers and include a large wetland area with endangered plant
species, an upland wooded site, an open water pond in a subdivision, and a small vacant grassed
lot in a residential neighborhood. Property is donated for many purposes ranging from a dedicated
nature preserve for sensitive parcels to the transfer of small sites to further the efforts of LCLC.
parcels. With the ability to manage lands and maintain and preserve their natural value, LCLC's
ownership can ensure that the landscape of Lake County continues to offer unique and beautiful
surrounds for generations to come. LCLC's land holdings have been donated by family groups,
individual citizens, and developers and include a large wetland area with endangered plant
species, an upland wooded site, an open water pond in a subdivision, and a small vacant grassed
lot in a residential neighborhood. Property is donated for many purposes ranging from a dedicated
nature preserve for sensitive parcels to the transfer of small sites to further the efforts of LCLC.
The LAND CONSERVANCY OF LAKE COUNTY, as an independent corporation with its own
charter, bylaws and Board of Directors, also cooperates and coordinates with local, state and
national organizations for land acquisition, management and educational purposes. As an
example, LCLC is a member of the Land Trust Alliance, a national umbrella organization of local
and regional land trusts headquartered in Washington, D.C. LCLC also prides itself in its
educational commitment by granting honorary memberships to students in local high school
environmental clubs and encouraging students in their environmental concerns.
charter, bylaws and Board of Directors, also cooperates and coordinates with local, state and
national organizations for land acquisition, management and educational purposes. As an
example, LCLC is a member of the Land Trust Alliance, a national umbrella organization of local
and regional land trusts headquartered in Washington, D.C. LCLC also prides itself in its
educational commitment by granting honorary memberships to students in local high school
environmental clubs and encouraging students in their environmental concerns.
The Internal Revenue Service has granted not-for-profit status to the LAND CONSERVANCY OF
LAKE COUNTY under Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the IRS Code of 1954. LCLC, with no
power of eminent domain, can act as a land trust, providing tax benefits to land owners who donate
property, easements, or cash contributions. Such donations can reduce existing tax burdens on
estates or help to offset income from the sale of land better suited to development.
LAKE COUNTY under Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the IRS Code of 1954. LCLC, with no
power of eminent domain, can act as a land trust, providing tax benefits to land owners who donate
property, easements, or cash contributions. Such donations can reduce existing tax burdens on
estates or help to offset income from the sale of land better suited to development.
For further information, you are invited to contact the
LAND CONSERVANCY OF LAKE COUNTY
P.O. BOX 293
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6001
lclandconservancy@yahoo.com
LAND CONSERVANCY OF LAKE COUNTY
P.O. BOX 293
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6001
lclandconservancy@yahoo.com
LAND CONSERVANCY OF LAKE COUNTY
P.O. BOX 293
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6001
P.O. BOX 293
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6001
http://www.landconservancyoflakecounty.org