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Crex Meadows and Knowles-Nelson: A Sportsman’s Perspective
A sportsman writes about Crex Meadows where the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program comes to life.
Wisconsin’s Elected Officials Need to Reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in 2019
Gathering Waters is investing in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and we need your help.
Funding for Land and Water Protection At Risk in 2019
If the state government does not reauthorize the Stewardship Program in 2019, we will lose this vital source of funding.
Answering Your Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Questions
We’re making it easy to understand how the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program works for Wisconsin.
An Overview of the National Climate Assessment
Breaking down the Fourth National Climate Assessment, a multi-agency review of the changes to our climate that have already occurred in the United States, and the impacts we can expect in the Midwest.
Governor-elect Evers Wants to Hear From You!
We’ve made it easy to let Governor-elect Tony Evers know you’re an advocate for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Have You Met Your Farm Bill Biologists in Wisconsin?
Pheasants Forever goes “beyond the bird” and proudly serves as “The Habitat Organization.” Learn more about the seven Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists in Wisconsin.
Reflections on Rally 2018
Attending Rally, the Land Trust Alliance’s annual conference, always reminds us of the multitude of great resources created by people in the conservation community. Here are just a few that we want to introduce–or remind you about.
Gathering Waters applauds 10-year reauthorization request for the Stewardship Program
Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts applauded the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) budget request to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for another decade.
Financial Management for Land Trusts
Many land trusts will soon be closing out the 2018 fiscal year and preparing a budget for 2019. This is a great time to make sure you are aware of year-end financial reporting requirements.
2018 Land Trust of the Year: Waukesha County Land Conservancy
Since 1992, the Waukesha County Land Conservancy (WCLC) has demonstrated a commitment to safeguarding Wisconsin’s natural treasures by acquiring and permanently protecting properties with habitat for numerous rare birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants. To date, WCLC has protected nearly 2,900 acres of environmentally significant land.
2018 Rod Nilsestuen Award for Working Lands Preservation: Jimmy VandenBrook
During his 35-year career, Jim (Jimmy) VandenBrook continually worked to find solutions to conserve our valuable land and water resources.