With barriers to accessing Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds removed, land trusts look forward to pursuing larger, more impactful projects.

In a 6-1 decision, the court ruled that the Republican-controlled budget committee violated the state constitution by blocking Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds for land stewardship projects.

The Conservation Fund, which helped protect the Pelican River Forest, now protects over 1 million acres of forests across the country.

Mississippi Valley Conservancy receives support from the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program to plant trees and convert row crop acreage to prairie.

Dane County is set to award the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, formerly known as Madison Audubon, a grant of over $900,000. to buy 350 acres of land in the Town of Christiana.

Travel + Leisure describes the trail as a place “hikers and nature lovers can discover…that was once inhabited by some of the Earth’s most majestic animals.”

After facing a series of challenges, The Conservation Fund permanently protected the Pelican River Forest forever with a conservation easement.

Volunteers helped build and repair the Hemlock Creek Segment of the Ice Age Trail in Barron and Rusk counties.

Despite efforts by conservation organizations to block the project, construction of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line began on Monday.

CLCF’s purchase of the two land parcels will maintain the rural landscape of the area.

North Central Conservancy Trust participates in the Pointers Connect internship program, which gives students the opportunity to work with regional nonprofits.

Door County Land Trust acquired 10 acres in the Town of Liberty Grove, near its Three Springs Nature Preserve in Sister Bay.