We’re Keeping it Montana.
MLR has partnered with landowners to protect 1.5M acres of working lands, wildlife habitat, and open spaces that sustain the Montana way of life.
our mission
Conservation, grounded in partnership
Since 1978, The Montana Land Reliance (MLR) has partnered with Montana’s landowners to permanently protect agricultural lands, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space.
The lasting benefits of MLR’s work are the perpetuation of a lifestyle and an economy that rely on responsibly managed private land and increasingly valuable Montana open spaces that will continue to nourish the spirit of future generations.
What we protect
Our work focuses on conserving the landscapes that define Montana’s identity and economy.
Working Lands
Conserving the farms and ranches that define Montana’s agricultural legacy.
Wildlife Habitat
Protecting migration corridors and native ecosystems.
Open Space
Preserving Montana’s scenic vistas and wide-open views.
Featured Post
2025 Annual Report
Message from the president:
“There’s a simple idea that guides our work at The Montana Land Reliance: Keep Montana, Montana. It’s more than a tagline – it’s a shared commitment to the people, landscapes, traditions, and sense of place that make this state unlike anywhere else.”
Protecting Montana - together
Through long-term partnerships with landowners and communities, we help ensure Montana’s working lands, wildlife habitat, and open spaces remain protected for generations.
1.5M+
acres protected in perpetuity
1,050+
families partnered in stewardship
2,100+
miles of streambank protected
48
years of experience
Success Stories
Loon Lake Family Ranch
In recognition of their outstanding commitment to Montana, MLR is pleased to present the Binger Family with the 2025 Conservation Award. Thanks to their stewardship, Loon Lake Ranch stands as one of the finest examples of open space conservation in the state.
Stories from Montana
Land, wildlife, people, and the future of Montana.
Keeping Montana Wild, One Working Landscape at a Time
Keeping Montana wild means protecting all the pieces that make up a healthy landscape.
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Being a Good Neighbor
Being a great neighbor is at the core of our work to Keep It Montana.
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Loon Lake Family Ranch
In recognition of their outstanding commitment to Montana, MLR is pleased to present the Binger Family with the 2025 Conservation Award. Thanks to their stewardship,
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