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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.

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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.

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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.

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2018 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award: Jan Zimmermann

Jan Zimmermann has been described as an “unsung hero” for her support of land conservation in Wisconsin. She has an impressive legacy of professional accomplishments, from leading complex conservation efforts to developing creative new approaches to projects, securing project revenue, and assisting in the acquisition and protection of properties around the state.

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2018 Conservationist of the Year: Pat Caffrey

For more than 40 years, Pat Caffrey has been an integral part of the conservation community in Wisconsin. Pat helped the Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC) transform from an all-volunteer organization to an accredited, staffed land trust.

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