MISSION

The mission of American Prairie Foundation is to create and manage a prairie-based wildlife reserve that, when combined with public lands already devoted to wildlife, will protect a unique natural habitat, provide lasting economic benefits, and improve public access to and enjoyment of the prairie landscape.

PHILOSOPHY

We believe that Montanans, the American public, and people everywhere value access to open spaces where plants and animals thrive in their natural environment. We feel the existence of and access to inspirational landscapes like the open prairie will be increasingly desired as world population rises further and land continues to be locked up for the benefit of only a select few. Also, we believe the rich natural heritage of North America's native prairie is of immeasurable value and should be conserved for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations. We think a prairie reserve can peacefully coexist with agricultural enterprise and, over time, can add to the vibrancy of rural economies. We feel that the evolution of this endeavor must accommodate the needs and wishes of those living near the land we will manage, and that they should be included in both the planning and execution of our strategy.