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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
A (Cleaner) River Runs Through It
There are countless benefits to land preservation and conservation; the hard work our member land trusts do every day. Examples of these benefits are often hidden from view or difficult
GWC: A Week in the Life
As the service center for Wisconsin’s land trust community, we’re fortunate to have the opportunity to travel across the state, visit its special places, and work alongside Wisconsin’s most talented
Another Great Year for the Land Legacy Gathering!
Each year, the Land Legacy Gathering is our opportunity to honor the people who make it possible for us to continue Wisconsin’s incredible land legacy and help preserve the places
Land Trusts and the Conservation Congress
On May 10th, Shawn Graff from the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust and Eric Forward from the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust joined GWC’s Government Relations Director, Mike Carlson, for a presentation at the Wisconsin Conservation Congress’
