The St. Louis County Land Department is an enterprise operation which generates a cash flow that exceeds expenses. This direct financial return is distributed to the County, cities, school districts, and townships. The Department is responsible for the management of 900,000 acres of tax-forfeit trust lands. Income sources include land and timber sales.

The Land Department's professional staff is responsible for maintaining a modern and progressive land management system, to protect the availability of resources to help meet local demand and to contribute to local economic stability. The goal of the Department is to protect and nurture St. Louis County's natural resources for future generations.

Land Commissioner Staff