About US
Mission
Our mission at Little River Wetlands Project is to restore and protect the wetlands in the historic watershed of the Little River, a major tributary of the Wabash River. Our mission extends beyond just conservation—we aim to inspire stewardship through education, community partnerships, and volunteer efforts. By safeguarding these natural landscapes, we ensure that future generations can enjoy the ecological, recreational, and cultural benefits of wetlands, including the enhancement of biodiversity, improvement in water quality, and mitigation of flood risks.
History
Little River Wetlands Project is a nonprofit land trust founded in 1990 with the goal of restoring and preserving wetlands in the watershed of the Little River, a headwater tributary of the Wabash River. LRWP started as a partnership with members from ACRES Land Trust, Fox Island Alliance, Fort Wayne Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, and Stockbridge Audubon Society. All partners were concerned that over 85% of Indiana’s wetlands have been destroyed. LRWP is a community restoration project to bring back some of these lost wetlands. Since wetlands are complicated, our partners knew that wetland education had to be a component of our mission.