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2012 Land Trust of the Year
This year we’re thrilled to recognize one of our most unique lands trusts as our 2012 Land Trust of the Year, the River Revitalization Foundation (RRF). RRF stands out among its Wisconsin
Partnering for Progress: Celebrating Our Rural Communities
In 2009, Gathering Waters Conservancy was approached by Karl Klessig, a farmer and conservationist from Manitowac County, who wanted to host a fundraising event to support and celebrate Wisconsin’s working
2012 Conservationist of the Year
This year, we have shared many inspiring land conservation stories from across Wisconsin. From the largest conservation easement ever donated to a Wisconsin land trust to the patchwork of innovative partnerships protecting and restoring the natural
And the 2012 Land Conservation Leadership Award winners are…
It’s our pleasure to announce the 2012 Land Conservation Leadership Award winners. Thanks to the nominators and the Awards Selection Committee, the winners demonstrate the diversity of conservation success and effort across
Highlighting Great Lakes Restoration and Protection Efforts by Wisconsin Land Trusts
In early August, we had two exciting opportunities to highlight the important work that Wisconsin land trusts are doing for Great Lakes restoration and protection in both the Lake Superior
Restoring the Great Lakes: Forest Beach Migratory Preserve
This post is the third in a series that details the innovative Wisconsin conservation projects that are having a positive impact on Great Lakes water quality and that will be
GWC’s Photo Contest: 4 weeks left!
The 2012 Gathering Waters photo contest is going on now through September 1st, so get outside to your favorite Wisconsin places to snap those prize-winning photos. Contest details are outlined
John Koepke Named 2012 Policy Maker of the Year
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.
Restoring the Great Lakes: River Revitalization Foundation’s Wheelhouse Property
This post is the second in a series that details the innovative Wisconsin conservation projects that are having a positive impact on Great Lakes water quality and that will be
Retreating to the Northwoods…
Although this post’s title may imply it, we’re not talking about the summer heat driving us north. However, we do feel fortunate that we were able to spend last week
Sharing Conservation Success
This post is taken from the summer 2012 edition of Gathering Waters Conservancy’s newsletter, Crosscurrents. Click here to read the newsletter in its entirety. We love to tell the stories of land
2012 Rod Nilsestuen Award for Working Lands Preservation
I’m sure that most readers of this blog fully recognize that Wisconsin’s conservation community is full of talented and deeply committed professionals who toil quietly behind the scenes. While true
