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Leech Lake Reservation was established with the treaty of 1855. The original land is over 850,000 acres. Of that, 300,000 acres (70%) is part of the aquatic ecosystem. Unlike any other Reservation in the nation, tribal, county, state, and federal governments work collaboratively to care for the natural resources in the area. Over 10,000 people are enrolled members. The area is known by many names but has been described as, the land “Where Eagles Soar”. The Division of Resource Management (DRM) is committed to the protection of natural resources for all generations especially those to come. The land is and always has been more than an economic property. The area is part of the peoples’ identity and the resources are part of the family. We work to enhance the health, spiritual, economic well-being, education, and inherent right to live as Ojibwe People. In order to achieve protection and heal our natural ecosystems it is vital that we work together as a community to report land and water invasive species.

http://www.llojibwe.org/drm/