Restore the Earth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We’ve unlocked the business case for landscape scale restoration and we’re using it to restore 1 million acres in the Mississippi River Basin, North America’s Amazon.
We go beyond talk to action; since 2008 we’ve tested and refined every element of our approach with real projects on the ground.



$40m
raised through public and private funding
50k
acres restored
+30k
volunteers mobilized
Restore the Earth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We’ve unlocked the business case for landscape scale restoration and we’re using it to restore 1 million acres in the Mississippi River Basin, North America’s Amazon.
We go beyond talk to action; since 2008 we’ve tested and refined every element of our approach with real projects on the ground.

$35m
raised through public and private funding

45k
acres restored

30k
volunteers mobilized
Silicon Valley Firm Joins the Collaborative Fund
Our latest video with partner VMware shows the power of collaboration
OUR INNOVATIVE APPROACH
$1 of private investment can be turned into $9 or more of integrated value
Our Revolving Fund leverages private capital to unlock public funding, allowing us to restore more than three times the amount of land from the initial investment.


Our Revolving Fund leverages private capital to unlock public funding, allowing us to restore more than three times the amount of land from the initial investment.
Our EcoMetrics™ Model captures the full monetary value created by restoration in a way that aligns with International Integrated Reporting standards. We can also account for the highest-quality carbon offsets.
*Adjusted for the loss of economic value. Restoration Value generated over 40 yearsOur EcoMetrics™ Model captures the full monetary value created by restoration in a way that aligns with International Integrated Reporting standards. We can also account for the highest-quality carbon offsets.
OUR INNOVATIVE APPROACH
$1 of private investment can be turned into $9 or more of integrated value
Our Revolving Fund leverages private capital to unlock public funding, allowing us to restore more than three times the amount of land from the initial investment.
Our Revolving Fund leverages private capital to unlock public funding, allowing us to restore more than three times the amount of land from the initial investment.

