John Muir Land Trust

John Muir Land Trust was founded in 1989 by a diverse group of citizens concerned with preserving their community's natural resources. JMLT protects and cares for open space, ranches, farms, parkland and shoreline in Contra Costa County. John Muir Land Trust believes that the vitality of our open spaces is essential to the health of our earth, air, water and our native plants and animals -- and all of us. Our vision is to ensure that the beauty, diversity and fullness of our natural areas continue to enrich and sustain all generations of life. We acquire, protect and steward these diminishing lands, and we foster environmental awareness so that each person understands the need to preserve our natural heritage.