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Finding Common Ground: Where Conservation Meets Clean Energy in Wisconsin
Introducing a new project led by Gathering Waters to provide land trusts with the framework to engage in renewable energy development discussions on conserved land.

2025 Summer Reading Recommendations
Gathering Waters staff present our summer reading recommendations for 2025.

It’s Time For 2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Days!
Join land trusts around the state for nearly 50 events in July, August, and September during 2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Days!

Jefferson County: 2025 Working Lands Preservation Award
The Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department received the 2025 Working Lands Preservation Award from Gathering Waters on June 10, 2025.

Announcing the 2025 Land Conservation Leadership Award Winners
Gathering Waters is excited to announce the 2025 Land Conservation Leadership Award winners!

Lessons Learned from the 2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Conference: Connecting Knowledge, Community, and Action
As we reflect on this year’s conference, we carry with us not just new information, but renewed inspiration and strengthened relationships that will help us protect more of Wisconsin’s special places.

Beyond Lobby Day: Making Every Conversation Count for Knowles-Nelson
At Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day, conservation advocates showed lawmakers why Wisconsin’s outdoor spaces matter—now it’s time to keep speaking up.

2025 Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day and Wisconsin Land Trust Conference Highlights
We’re feeling inspired and grateful for the incredible land trust community after a successful Lobby Day and conference. Read on for highlights.

Knowles-Nelson In Action: Protecting Agricultural Heritage in Wisconsin
Groundswell Conservancy protected 189 acres of prime farmland in Rock County through a conservation easement, thanks in part to funding from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Advances in the Land Conservation Law Program
The Land Conservation Law Program provides land trusts with the knowledge and skills to create land protection agreements that will last for generations.

2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Conference and Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day Details for Attendees
For those attending Lobby Day and/or the Wisconsin Land Trust Conference, we share our tips to help you prepare.

Call for Nominations: 2025 Land Conservation Leadership Awards
The Call for Nominations for the 2025 Land Conservation Leadership Awards is open through Friday, March 28, 2025!