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Joe and Mary Hovel: 2024 Land Legacy Award

Gathering Waters presented Joe and Mary Hovel with the 2024 Land Legacy Award on October 26, 2024.

October 29, 2024

Cheers to Another Successful Land Trust Days: 2024 Highlights

The 7th annual Wisconsin Land Trust Days just wrapped up. With 43 events hosted by 19 land trusts, we had a blast over the past three months!

October 3, 2024

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Protecting Wisconsin’s Waters: Lowery Creek Trout Stream

Wisconsin’s brook trout are finicky. They need clear, cool water to thrive. GW’s Land Conservation Law Program helped ensure the creek will provide healthy habitat for these native fish for generations to come.

August 12, 2024

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Gathering Waters History: First 15 Years

We’ve come a long way since 1994! Read about our first 15 years as Gathering Waters positioned itself as a state, regional, and national conservation leader.

August 12, 2024

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Dr. Robert (Bob) Freckmann: 2024 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award

Gathering Waters and North Central Conservancy Trust celebrated Dr. Bob Freckmann’s lifelong accomplishments by presenting him with the 2024 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award.

July 19, 2024

Watersheds & Conservation Planning Web-Viewer

A new mapping application created by researchers at UW-Stevens Point highlights the key role that protecting land plays in maintaining and enhancing water resources around the state.

July 10, 2024

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Supreme Court Victory for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program!

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that anonymous objections and legislative obstruction are unconstitutional.

July 5, 2024

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Summer 2024 Reading & Listening Recommendations

Gathering Waters staff present our summer reading and listening recommendations for 2024.

July 2, 2024

Welcome to 2024 Wisconsin Land Trust Days!

Gathering Waters presents Wisconsin Land Trust Days, featuring events hosted by Wisconsin land trusts in July, August, and September! In 2024, we’re excited to promote a total of 45 events hosted by 20 land trusts.

June 27, 2024