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Now Accepting LEAP Applications!
We are now accepting new applications for land trust participation in Land Trust Excellence & Advancement Program (LEAP) customized services. We are very excited to have the resources to continue LEAP in
The Milwaukee River Basin Like You’ve Never Seen It
We were so impressed by the field trips our member land trusts offered at the Land Trust Alliance’s Rally that we’re giving you a glimpse of the action. Last week we featured some
Our Hats Off to You, Conor!
We offer our thanks and tip our hats to Conor Moran, who is celebrating his last day with us. Whether it’s his smart attention to the details of his work,
The Northern Kettles in All Their Fall Glory
Attending the Land Trust Alliance’s Rally gives us a few key reminders about our work. That we are here to uphold perpetual land conservation, that we have lots to learn from each
Rally Training – It’s the Real Deal
We’re home and recovered from a long weekend of intensive seminars, workshops, field trips, and receptions at Rally, the Land Trust Alliance’s annual training event. This year, we were proud to
Telling Our Stories
Saving land is a critical tool for conservation that often carries high price tags and emotional connections with it. We live to tell these unique and engaging stories and applaud
The 2011 Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration was a great success!
Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, or donated to the Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration. This year’s event was a wonderful evening recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of individuals, policy
Tall Pines Conservancy Concert on the Farm
On Saturday, October 1st, Tall Pines Conservancy hosted its first ever Concert on the Farm as part of their annual Fall Harvest festival. For the past 3 years Tall Pines has been gathering at
2011 Land Trust of the Year: Ozaukee Washington Land Trust
The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust was founded in 1992 by a group of Ozaukee County residents concerned about the negative effects of growth and the rapid loss of our natural
2011 Policy Maker of the Year: Kathleen Falk
Kathleen Falk has been a remarkable environmental steward within the Wisconsin community. Throughout her endeavors she has always been committed, first and foremost, to land and water conservation. From 1977
2011 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award: Elward Engle
Elward Engle’s relationship with land and water conservation is rooted in a sense of interdependence among all of the components of the natural environment. He understands the relationships between the
2011 Rod Nilsestuen Award for Working Lands Preservation: Jim Matson
Jim Matson served as Chief Legal Counsel of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for 36 years. During his tenure at the DATCP he was instrumental in
