THIS PLACE MATTERS
6,500
Acres Conserved
40
Conservation Projects
48
Community Partners
1,600
Youth Reached Annually
It’s what roots us here. And what makes us stay. We are connected to this land and to the water that flows through it. We are drawn to its beauty and its ability to calm and center us. We are its stewards and its protectors. Together this is our work. It takes all of us.
From conserving forests and protecting wildlife habitat to teaching kids outside and working with community partners on creative solutions like affordable housing, we’re all about keeping north Idaho and northwest Montana thriving. Our work stretches across Boundary and Bonner Counties in Idaho and into Sanders County, Montana, and it's powered by the belief that when we care for the land, we care for each other.
What is here now can be gone tomorrow. This is why the work we do together is so important.
Bring your children outdoors. Walk the trails. Protect the farms that feed us and the forests that shelter us.
Save something special for tomorrow.
PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION
We partner with landowners to help them permanently protect the wild and working places they love from subdivision and development.
NATURE-IMMERSIVE EDUCATION
Our full suite of education programs gets kids of all ages outside with experiences that foster a lifelong love for the land.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
We team up with local partners to tackle real community challenges, like affordable housing and food insecurity, by finding creative solutions rooted in conservation.
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Kaniksu Land Trust
What exactly do you do?
Kaniksu Land Trust is our name and safeguarding special places, helping people connect with nature, and making sure our communities can thrive long into the future is our game. It’s big work, but it’s all about keeping this place wild, welcoming, and thriving for generations to come. When we care for the land, we care for each other.
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Pine Street Woods
It’s the trees and the trails
With over 180 acres of forested trails, sweeping views, and year-round recreation, it’s where locals come to hike, ski, bike, play, and reconnect. Whether you're spotting wildflowers in the summer or sledding down the hill in winter, Pine Street Woods is the kind of place that feels like it belongs to everyone - because it does.
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The KLT Crew
Passionate, outdoorsy, and a little bit quirky
We bring heart, humor, and a serious love of chocolate to everything we do. We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and making room for the kind of work-life balance that keeps us connected to the land and our own well-being. Head to our Team page for bios, including the four-legged staff members who keep morale high.
“Protecting the nooks and crannies of our area is the icing on the cake as far as conservation goes. These small but powerful places add character to our community and enrich our lives. Thank you!”
J.G., Sandpoint
Watch this 60-second whiteboard animated video about this work we are doing together.
Land trust accreditation is the gold standard for land conservation organizations. It confirms that KLT follows national best practices, has strong legal and financial systems in place, and upholds our conservation commitments forever. Fewer than 35% of land trusts in the U.S. are accredited.
The Platinum Seal of Transparency means we publicly share clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date information on our programs, goals, and outcomes. It’s the highest transparency rating, showing that KLT is accountable to its community and funders.
KLT’s 4-star rating shows we are financially responsible and ethically managed. It means we use donor dollars wisely, keep administrative costs low, and focus resources on mission-driven work.
Help us protect and preserve these lands for future generations.
Land Acknowledgement
Kaniksu Land Trust acknowledges that we work within the traditional territories of Q’lispe (Kalispel) tribes, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis (Ktunaxa Nation) Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Schitsu’umsh (Coeur d’Alene) tribes.