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Post-Election Rundown
With the November elections behind us, we’re now focused on the upcoming state budget process here in Wisconsin and several important issues in Congress. We will continue our non-partisan approach
Nurturing At-Risk Youth Through Conservation in Dane County
What follows is an incredible example of the non-traditional partnerships being pursued by Wisconsin land trusts that are having a multi-layered impact on their communities. Congratulations to the Natural Heritage Land
Dirty sneakers, bright futures
This article is taken from GWC’s upcoming FY2012 annual report. Read on for a sneak peek or check your mailboxes soon. If you’re not already on our mailing list, send
Remembering Jonathan Ela: A Wisconsin Conservation Hero
“Environmental progress never just happens. Behind every environmental victory — be it the creation of a national park, adoption of a rule to protect air quality, or passage of a
Connecting Families and Kids to Nature in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area
Established in 2000, the Driftless Area Land Conservancy (DALC) works to protect the rural landscape and quality of life in southwestern Wisconsin including the protection of farms, forests, grasslands, wetlands, soils and
Floating Bridge Opens Up Marsh for Visitors at Guckenberg-Sturm Preserve
Last week, the Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust held a dedication ceremony to open a floating platform in their 48 acre Guckenberg-Sturm Preserve. The Preserve is situated along the west shore of Little
Go West!
In early October, Gathering Waters Conservancy staff had to the pleasure of attending the Land Trust Alliance‘s Rally: The National Land Conservation Conference in Salt Lake City. Some of us were
Celebrating Wisconsin’s Conservation Leaders
On a beautiful fall evening in Madison, Wisconsin’s conservation community came together to recognize the leaders who inspire us every day at GWC’s 10th Annual Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration. GWC
2012 Policy Maker of the Year: John Koepke
John Koepke has been a longtime supporter and leader in farmland preservation. His committed actions and voice as a farmer from Oconomowoc have proved invaluable to farmland protection in Wisconsin.
2012 Conservationist of the Year: Ellen Kwiatkowski
Ellen Kwiatkowski is a woman that wears many hats. She and her husband co-own a farm with a conservation easement; she is currently the Executive Director of the Bayfield Regional
2012 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Land Trust Pioneer Award: The Ridges Sanctuary
Founded in 1937, The Ridges Sanctuary was created as the first land trust in Wisconsin. It was originally founded to preserve the original 40 acre parcel based on three important
And the 2012 Photo Contest Winners are…
As our 2012 Photo Contest comes to an end, please join us in thanking the dozens of photographers whose talent and creativity have left us inspired and eager to get
