Much of the land in Amador County is being threatened by development. Large agricultural properties are being divided into smaller ones that are not becoming unproductive. Foothill counties could lose thousands of acres in the next years.

 

Both tourism and agriculture are vital parts of the local economy of Amador County. The lands are a major part of the history and culture.

 

The Amador Land Trust was established in 1990 by a coalition of ranchers, conservationists and other citizens to protect the lands from developers. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. It provides technical assistance to landowners on preservation of their lands and promotes public awareness on the importance of protecting foothill lands.

Please come and enjoy the Amador Lands before it is too late.