The Isle La Motte Preservation Trust founded in 1998, is based on Isle La Motte, Vermont, the northernmost island of Lake Champlain.

Our mission is:

1. To preserve and protect important sites of the fossil Chazy Reef - recognized by scientists worldwide as the oldest complex fossil reef in the world

2. promote scientific research and education at all levels with regard to the reef.

3. to support significant geologic, archeological and historic sites; and agricultural land on Isle La Motte.

4. To support efforts to conserve local natural resources including wildlife habitat, wetlands, and other natural areas; agricultural land and significant historic sites.

5. To foster public awareness and understanding of local and global environmental issues.

Download our video entitled "The Oldest Reef" (670MB)