| Founded | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Doug Seus, Lynne Seus |
| Focus | Connecting Landscapes -- Protecting Wildlife |
| Location | |
Area served | North America |
| Product | Wildlife habitat conservation in the Northern Rockies |
| Method | Land trust, Conservation Easements, Fee-Title Acquisitions |
Members | 4,000 |
Key people | Kelly Johnson (chairperson), Walter Becky (vice chair), Tim Polich (treasurer), David Wesley (secretary), Ryan Lutey (executive director), Douglas H. Chadwick, (chair of lands committee)[1] |
Employees | 8 |
| Website | www |
Operating as a nonprofit environmental land trust, The Vital Ground Foundation protects and restores North America's grizzly bear populations by conserving wildlife habitat. Founded in 1990, Vital Ground operates in the belief that the grizzly bear, an umbrella species, is nature's barometer of a healthy and complete ecosystem, and that conserving grizzly bears and their habitat is key to ensuring diverse and healthy landscapes.[2]