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With over 60 years of institutional knowledge, Openlands plays an integral role in ensuring that effective environmental protection policies become a reality.
We work closely with government agencies, subject matter experts, and policymakers to develop new environmental conservation plans and practices created with ALL individuals in mind to render our communities—especially our most historically divested and vulnerable—more resilient to climate change.
Thriving Communities and Equitable Access to Nature
Openlands’ agenda supports and leads initiatives that protect recreational rights, increase opportunities for equitable access to nature, and promote more effective management of natural resources close to home.
Healthy Land, Water, and Wildlife
As Chicago’s regional land trust, Openlands advocates for the protection of land in order to ensure cleaner air, cleaner water, and habitat for wildlife.
Planning for a Climate-Resilient Future
Natural areas are increasingly degraded from climate change, yet research shows that nature-based solutions can contribute up to 37% of the climate mitigation needed by 2030. Openlands advocates local, state, and federal partners on policies that prioritize a more climate-resilient future for us all.
