Howard & Nancy Mead, the winners of this year’s Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award, have been an active and abiding presence in Wisconsin’s conservation community for more than 50 years. As

We love when Wisconsin’s special places are preserved. What we love even more is hearing special memories people have from these treasured places. We recently heard a story from Glacial Lakes

Dick Steffes served WI’s Department of Natural Resources’ Real Estate program in various capacities for 39 years and in those years he has more than earned his title of Policy Maker

After a rigorous review and verification of their practices, procedures, and documents, two Wisconsin land trusts have been newly accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. This “good housekeeping seal

We’re honored to recognize Dale Buser & Andrew Struck as our 2013 Conservationists of the Year.  Dale and Andrew were essential in the creation of the Ozaukee Fish Passage Program, which

One of our very own has just received national recognition in the Wall Street Journal for the innovative work they are involved in.  You can read the full article here.

Not only are we fortunate as Wisconsinites to have access to two of the Great Lakes, but we also bear the responsibility of ensuring their long-term health and viability as

Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Land Conservation Leadership Awards! We received a very competitive slate of nominations this year and the results are finally in.  Please join us

Here at Gathering Waters, we’re always striving to make our programming as vitally useful as it is fun. This is especially our goal as we produce our annual signature event

The Ridges Sanctuary, Wisconsin’s first land trust, was born of a passionate grassroots effort to save a parcel of land and has continued to stay true to its roots ever

“Our vision is hopefully that the future will look more like the past,” said Sue Kartman and Cindy Walters of Price County, Wisconsin. Recently, Cynthia and Sue recently acted on