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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court Victory for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program!
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that anonymous objections and legislative obstruction are unconstitutional.
Summer 2024 Reading & Listening Recommendations
Gathering Waters staff present our summer reading and listening recommendations for 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.
Victor Illichmann: 2024 Land Trust Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to Victor Illichmann, the 2024 Land Trust Volunteer of the Year!
Clint Miller: 2024 Working Lands Preservation Award
Congratulations to Clint Miller, winner of the 2024 Working Lands Preservation Award!
Announcing the 2024 Land Conservation Leadership Award Winners
Join us in congratulating the 2024 Land Conservation Leadership Award winners!
Team Knowles Nelson Updates: Oral Arguments, Media Reaction & Next Steps
Get a recap on the oral arguments held on April 17, 2024 and read up on media coverage about the case.