named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Discovery Community
A group of advisors providing perspective and guidance on ecological, technological, and social components of the Landsward mission, advising on research priorities and ensuring diverse perspectives.
Ecological Monitoring & Assessment
Assesses and monitors ecological processes, social dynamics, and land-use trends in the Coconino Plateau region and Little Colorado River Valley.
Education and Outreach
Develops and implements education and outreach strategies to position Landsward as an example of Land-Use Ethics-based research, education, and stewardship practices.
Land-Use Ethic Lexicon Development
Collaboratively develops and publishes a common language for communicating about land stewardship for people with diverse interests and backgrounds.
Land-Use Management Facilitation
Facilitates and advances land-use management that incorporates a Land-Use Ethic, prioritizing long-term ecological health while honoring relationships between people and nature.
Living Archive
Develops and maintains a living archive for comprehensive data on the natural resources of the Coconino Plateau region and Little Colorado River Valley.
Scientific Research and Analysis
Conducts scientific research and analysis and develops analytical, predictive tools using rapidly evolving technologies to empower managers in comprehensive land use and conservation decisions.
Technological Tool Development
Develops state-of-the-art technological tools and models to assist in land-use planning, embedding key principles of a Land-Use Ethic in all decisions.
activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 1
- Assessing and monitoring conserved land Conservation Advocacy & Land ProtectionAssesses and monitors 45,000 acres of conserved land south of the Grand Canyon, a responsibility assigned after a Conservation Easement was donated in 2000.
research · 4
- Archiving and sharing scientific data Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceProvides scientific data on biology, habitats, wildlife populations, and environmental conditions of the Coconino Plateau and Little Colorado River Valley, which is archived and shared with various stakeholders to help maintain landscape integrity and biodiversity.
- Conducting scientific research and monitoring of natural resources Scientific Research & Regeneration InitiativesConducts scientific research and monitoring related to natural resources, their use, and management, focusing on ecological processes, climate change, invasive species, contaminants, forest vegetation, grassland health, habitat loss, fragmentation, wildlife ecology, renewable energy, mining, and recreation. This includes monitoring natural and cultural resource qualities in the Coconino Plateau region and Little Colorado River Valley, covering geology, soils, hydrology, and archaeology.
- Providing guidelines and strategies for wildlife and plant population management Conservation Advocacy & Land ProtectionProvides guidelines, conservation objectives, and strategies for managing and monitoring wildlife and plant populations, including species such as the golden eagle, American pronghorn, endangered black-footed ferret, Gunnison's prairie dog, ferruginous hawk, and endangered Fickeisen plains cactus.
- Supporting research through established field sites Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceSupports research efforts through established field sites within Babbitt Ranches, including the 40,000-acre Cataract Conservation Easement, SP Crater Golden Eagle Conservation Complex, three NAU biological research field stations (Blue Chute, Black Point, Little Colorado River Valley), the Wild Bill Ranch Camp Ecological Site, and a NOAA and CRN data collection station on the Cataract Ranch.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Advancing science-based understanding and tools for land stewardship science-based_stewardship unique to this orgThe organization advances understanding of natural, social, and economic factors impacting working landscapes through ecological, technological, and social science research. This research provides landowners and managers with science-based information and tools for conservation practices and decision-making, including the development of state-of-the-art technological tools and models for land-use planning.
- Developing and promoting a Land-Use Ethic land-use_ethic_development unique to this orgThe organization aims to discover, describe, and promote a comprehensive Land-Use Ethic, inspired by figures like Aldo Leopold, to guide responsible relationships between people, nature, and the land. This ethic emphasizes awareness of ecological processes, appreciation of land values, and accountability for actions affecting land communities and productivity, and is guided by principles such as minimizing impacts and making decisions based on current information.
- Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder integration interdisciplinary_collaboration unique to this orgThe organization utilizes a community of advisors to provide interdisciplinary perspectives on ecological, technological, and social aspects of its mission. It integrates land managers and researchers to foster innovation and understanding, and collaboratively develops a common lexicon to facilitate communication among diverse stakeholders in land stewardship.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022
the money
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Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$79K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$49K
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balance sheet
Total assets$173K
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Net assets$173K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +90.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 4
- CHERRY LYNN MARTIN — Director
- DARREN TALYUMPTEWA — Director
- GREG GOODWIN — Director
- MARIA BAIER — Director
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Government — Facilitates meaningful relationships with this department.
- Arizona State Land Department Government — Facilitates meaningful relationships with this department.
- Babbitt Ranches Partner — Created the Ecological Monitoring & Assessment Foundation (EMA), now Landsward Foundation, in 1997. EMA was returned to Babbitt Ranches for oversight in 2009. Restructured the Landsward Foundation in 2024.
- Babbitt Ranches Partner — Research efforts are supported through many established field sites within Babbitt Ranches.
- Climate Research Network (CRN) Partner — Operates a data collection station on the Cataract Ranch.
- Coconino County Government — Facilitates meaningful relationships with this county.
- NAU Partner — Supports three biological research field stations (Blue Chute, Black Point, and Little Colorado River Valley).
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Partner — Operates a data collection station on the Cataract Ranch.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — EMA (now Landsward Foundation) was gifted to Northern Arizona University in 2002 to house university research.
- The Nature Conservancy Partner — Received a Conservation Easement totaling 45,000 acres from Babbitt family interests in 2000.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Government — Facilitates meaningful relationships with this agency.