The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) is a local nonprofit organization that has served San Luis Obispo (SLO) County since 1984. Through voluntary and collaborative efforts the LCSLO works to protect and enhance lands having important scenic, agricultural, habitat and cultural values for the benefit of people and wildlife. By working with both landowners and government agencies to find positive, mutually beneficial solutions, over 15,200 acres (62 km2) of land in SLO county have been permanently protected.