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Forested Properties Near Ellison Bay Now Protected Under Door County Land Trust Easements
Conservation easement agreements with a local property owner permanently protect two parcels of land near Ellison Bluff County Park.

Dunkirk Preserving 175 Acres of Wetlands, Fields
Groundswell Conservancy has protected its first land in the Town of Dunkirk, closing on the Brehm Quayle Conservation Easement that will permanently preserve 175 acres of wetlands and rewilded farm fields near the Yahara River.

Local Landowner Donates Entire Lot to Preserve the Area
Marathon County landowner, Mary Binkley, donated her 30-acre property in the Town of Texas to North Central Conservancy Trust.

Palmyra Named an Ice Age Trail Community
Already known for its recreational opportunities, Palmyra will now be recognized as a hiking destination, thanks to its designation as an Ice Age Trail Community.

Supporting Ecosystems, Producing Crops — Two Southeast Wisconsin Tree Initiatives
Restoration efforts at Geneva Lake Conservancy and Tall Pines Conservancy are highlighted in this story by WUWM.

Door County Land Trust Expands Conservation Efforts at Three Springs Nature Preserve
The 40-acre wetland tract is located in the town of Liberty Grove. It serves as a vital link in the North Bay wetland corridor.

Groundswell Conservancy Purchases Wetlands at Lake Mills Wildlife Area
The 42 acres of wetlands will help protect more wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and increase public access.

Former Ski Hill with Stunning Views of the Wisconsin River Being Eyed By Conservation Group
Driftless Area Land Conservancy plans to purchase the 245-acre Wintergreen property, which has been largely off-limits to visitors for the past 35 years.

Door County Land Trust Secures Key Wetland Habitat on Ahnapee River
The newly protected property is part of the Ahnapee River Wildlife Corridor, a vital habitat of wetlands and riverbank.

Rebuilding History on the Ice Age Trail
Seventeen scouts from three troops collaborated to design and create a new destination sign for the Ice Age Trail access point at Frenchtown Road outside of Belleville.

Lodi School District Designated as Official Ice Age Trail Campus
The school district is the first in the state to receive this designation. Students marked the occasion by helping build a new section of trail.

Tall Pines Conservancy Focuses on Wisconsin Farmland Preservation
Tall Pines Conservancy works to reduce the loss of sustainable working land in Waukesha County.