Read the heartwarming story of a young conservationist who felt compelled to donate her weekly allowance after receiving a Wisconsin Nature Guide.

As our 30th anniversary year comes to a close, we reflect back on the second half of the organization’s history and accomplishments from 2010 to 2024.

Your generosity on Giving Tuesday helped raise nearly $25,000 for land conservation!

Back by popular demand, these winter reading and listening recommendations are presented to you by Gathering Waters board members, volunteers, and donors.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.