North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®

The Leopold Conservation Award recognizes agricultural landowners who are committed to excellence and conservation. Recipients receive $10,000 and a crystal award.

Leopold Award nominations may be submitted on behalf of a landowner, or landowners may nominate themselves. Nominations must be emailed to NorthDakotaLCA@sandcountyfoundation.org by April 15, 2025. Nominations are reviewed by an independent panel of state-specific agricultural and conservation leaders.

Congratulations to Heaton Ranches, the 2024 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award winner!


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