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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
Scenic Farm and Bluffland Property Protected Forever
We received some wonderful news last week from our member land trust Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC). If you have a connection to the Mississippi River Valley, or simply care about protecting special places
And Your 2016 Land Conservation Leadership Award Winners Are…
Congratulations to five outstanding land conservation individual and organizational leaders who received awards in 2016. These leaders protect, preserve, and restore significant lands in Wisconsin to increase the positive environmental impact of
Bill Lunney wins Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Lunney has dedicated more than 45 years to advancing state and local conservation efforts through his leadership serving numerous conservation-based organizations either as a board member (including ours!), founder, or
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust – 2016 Land Trust of the Year
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust has helped protect natural areas and water resources for the past 20 years. Guided by the mission to “preserve lands that protect our waters, landscapes, and natural