Strategic protection of our region's most critical natural landscapes
We have identified 10 Conservation Priority Areas across our service region. These areas represent ecologically significant, connected, and threatened landscapes in northeast Indiana, southern Michigan, and northwest Ohio.
Exceptional biodiversity and habitat quality
Critical wildlife corridors and watersheds
Opportunities for community engagement
Long-term conservation partnerships
Each area represents a unique ecosystem and conservation opportunity
Fulton County, IN
Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, IN
Noble County, IN
LaGrange & Noble Counties, IN
Steuben County, IN
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Steuben County, IN
Allen & DeKalb Counties, IN
Huntington County, IN
Wabash County, IN
Rather than protecting land opportunistically, ACRES' Priority Areas strategy ensures every acre protected contributes to larger, interconnected natural systems.
Protecting contiguous land creates more resilient ecosystems that support diverse wildlife populations.
Strategic protection creates pathways allowing animals to move safely between habitat patches.
Concentrated efforts attract government funding and nonprofit collaboration, multiplying conservation impact.
Focusing on specific areas helps neighbors understand and support protecting the places they love.
Concentrating efforts in priority areas ensures member donations create maximum conservation impact.
Large, connected ecosystems are better equipped to adapt to changing climate conditions.
Your support makes permanent protection possible. Join us in protecting the natural landscapes that define our region.