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Door County Land Trust Acquisition Protects Water Quality and Wildlife
Door County Land Trust acquired 10 acres in the Town of Liberty Grove, near its Three Springs Nature Preserve in Sister Bay.
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‘Dream Realized’ as Conservation Groups Add 1,000 Acres to Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
The purchase of nearly 1,000 acres expands the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in southeast Wisconsin and northeast Illinois.
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North Central Conservancy Trust Earns National Accreditation
Recognized for its strong commitment to public trust and conservation excellence, North Central Conservancy Trust becomes nationally accredited.
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Madison Audubon Becomes Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
Madison Audubon moves forward with a new name: Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.
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Northwoods Land Trust Adds 6 Acres to Holmboe Conifer Forest
The addition expands the old growth forest, previously designated as a State Natural Area because of its ecological importance, to 38 acres.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Trailblazing Year Includes 15 Miles of New Trail
A successful trailbuilding season expands the Ice Age Trail to 698 miles of marked trail throughout the state.
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Landmark Conservancy Expands Protected Area Along Namekagon Tributary
Two recent conservation easements will permanently preserve properties along Spring Lake Creek.
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Historic Piece of Barron Island Now Part of Mississippi Valley Conservancy
A conservation agreement with fulfills the landowner’s vision of permanent protection.
![Photo of the signpost for the Firth Lake Segment of the Ice Age Trail in fall with a backdrop of yellow trees.](https://gatheringwaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/23.12.07-IATA-National-Park-Designation-LT-News.png)
Ice Age Trail Becomes Part of the National Park System
The trail, which is stewarded by the Ice Age Trail Alliance, was folded into the parks system after a bipartisan effort by both Democratic and Republican representatives.
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Christmas Trees Harvested to Protect the Environment
Waukesha County Land Conservancy’s annual Christmas tree harvest event is a win-win, providing holiday joy and restoring land to its original state.
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New Boardwalk on the Ice Age Trail Gives Better Access to Scenic Trail
Hikers headed to Milton will find a new boardwalk along the Storrs Lake Segment of the Ice Age Trail, constructed with the help of volunteers.
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Land Conservation In Wisconsin’s Driftless Area
Listen to a story on WORT FM about Driftless Area Land Conservancy’s land conservation efforts at the Wild Oaks Preserve.