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2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Days Recap
The 8th annual Wisconsin Land Trust Days featured 44 events hosted by 22 land trusts. Read a recap of what happened over the past three months!

Land Conservation Trends & Takeaways From Rally 2025
Wisconsin was well represented at the Land Trust Alliance’s annual Rally conference, held in Cleveland, Ohio from September 3-6, 2025.

David Grusznski: 2025 Land Trust Professional of the Year
David Grusznski was honored with the 2025 Land Trust Professional of the Year Award from Gathering Waters on August 22, 2025.

Team Knowles Nelson Update: The Future of Program Reauthorization
Learn about two proposals to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program after no funding for the program was included in the 2025 state budget.

Cates Family: 2025 Land Legacy Award
Congratulations to the Cates family, who was presented with the 2025 Land Legacy Award by Gathering Waters on August 12, 2025.

Why Making a Will Matters—and How You Can Leave a Lasting Legacy for Conservation
August is National Make-a-Will Month, a perfect reminder of one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and your legacy.

Finding Common Ground: Where Conservation Meets Clean Energy in Wisconsin
Introducing a new project led by Gathering Waters to provide land trusts with the framework to engage in renewable energy development discussions on conserved land.

2025 Summer Reading Recommendations
Gathering Waters staff present our summer reading recommendations for 2025.

It’s Time For 2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Days!
Join land trusts around the state for nearly 50 events in July, August, and September during 2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Days!

Jefferson County: 2025 Working Lands Preservation Award
The Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department received the 2025 Working Lands Preservation Award from Gathering Waters on June 10, 2025.

Announcing the 2025 Land Conservation Leadership Award Winners
Gathering Waters is excited to announce the 2025 Land Conservation Leadership Award winners!

New Polling Shows Strong Public Support for Conservation
A 2025 statewide poll of Wisconsin voters reveals overwhelming support for conservation funding and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.