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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’
Why Gathering Waters?: My internship inspired my professional goals
“Why Gathering Waters” is a special blog series that tells the stories of our supporters and why they support Gathering Waters. Our first blog post of this series was written
Nominate a Land Conservation Leader by May 11th
The deadline to submit nominations for this year’s Land Conservation Leadership Awards is Friday, May 11th! Our annual Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration takes place each fall and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals,
Celebrating Earth Day
Wrap up this year’s Earth Week with some fun nature photography! Our 2012 Photo Contest offers you the perfect opportunity to celebrate Wisconsin’s special places. You could even win one
Celebrating Earth Day with Tia Nelson
The following is excerpted from an op-ed piece featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by Gathering Waters board member Tia Nelson. We at GWC endorse Tia’s message below and the Conservation Easement Incentive Act.
Partnerships to Protect Wisconsin’s Special Places
Our mission of helping people protect the places that make Wisconsin special cannot be accomplished solely on our own. We rely on partnering with networks of organizations working locally, statewide
A 34 Acre Purchase Creates Unique Recreation Opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin
Spring seems to have officially sprung! All signs of winter have disappeared quickly and haven’t shown any hint of returning. The quickly melting snow and ice have allowed Northern Pike
The Land Legacy Gathering: 5 years of touring Wisconsin’s special places
Our annual Land Legacy Gathering honors the people who make it possible for us to continue Wisconsin’s incredible land legacy, and offers attendees the opportunity to learn how their support is advancing
