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Dane County to fund marsh land purchases
The following article was written by Jennifer Fetterly at The Star on May 30, 2017. DANE CO, Wis. – Outdoor enthusiasts will get more play area in the Lodi Marsh with
Elementary school works to preserve forest in school’s backyard
The following article was published by WISC-TV on June 8, 2017. MADISON, Wis. – A Madison elementary school is taking steps to preserve a forest in the school’s backyard. Lake
Volunteers Rise to the Challenge
The following post was written by our wonderful member Ice Age Trail Alliance. Keeping 15 miles of hard-to-access Ice Age Trail open and passable through rough, rocky terrain is no
The Results Are In – A Survey of Wisconsin Land Trusts
In April 2017, Gathering Waters surveyed member land trusts about their current priorities and activities, as well as what they see as needs and opportunities for the future. Representatives of
State and Federal Land Conservation Programs are at Risk
If ever there was a time for Wisconsin’s land trusts and the conservation community to work together with a common purpose, this is it. Many of our top priorities at the
Tree Farmer Permanently Protects Land on Arbor Day
Kann famliy celebrating the permanent protection of their beautiful tree farm. The following press release was written by our land trust member Mississippi Valley Conservancy An award-winning local tree farmer is
20 Year Habitat Investment Protected Forever
The following press release was written by Mississippi Valley Conservancy, one of our land trust members. MONROE COUNTY, WIS – George and Carmeen Johnston of Norwalk have protected 20 years of work
Effigy Mounds, Great River Road Bluffs, Rare Lizard Habitat Protected
CRAWFORD COUNTY, WIS – Land ownership that dates to the Civil War, Native American effigy mounds, scenic bluffs on the Great River Road, and habitat for a rare lizard. These
Mississippi Valley Conservancy Receives Stry Grant for Rare Habitat
The following blog was written by Carol Abrahamzon, Executive Director of Mississippi Valley Conservancy. A major grant from the Paul E. Stry Foundation will enable Mississippi Valley Conservancy to accept the
Thank You Governor Walker For Supporting the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Gathering Waters and the Wisconsin Land Trust Community Thank Governor Walker for continuing to support the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Citizens Urged to Thank Governor, and contact legislature to also continue
Couple’s Sanctuary Protected Forever
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, VERNON COUNTY, WIS. — “It’s like having your own little piece of a park, our own little sanctuary. We can hear the owls at night and the beat of
Land Swap at Patrick Marsh and Waunakee Prairie
Natural Heritage Land Trust and Dane County this week swapped land to improve management of two public natural areas. Dane County donated 14 acres of land on the south side of Patrick Marsh
