Land Trust News

Rick Remington Announced as Landmark Conservancy’s Executive Director
After a national search, Landmark Conservancy announced that Rick Remington will be the next Executive Director.

Record Number of Students Participated in Ice Age Trail Curriculum
More than 10,000 students from 151 school districts participated in the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s “Think Outside” program.

Land Purchase Aims to Expand Access to Lake Superior
Landmark Conservancy helped facilitate a land purchase in northern Wisconsin that adds a half-mile of shoreline within Brule River State Forest in Douglas County.

Mississippi Valley Conservancy Plants 1500 Trees
More then 200 volunteers helped plant native species of trees with Mississippi Valley Conservancy over Memorial Day weekend.

New Boat Dock Installed at Bukolt Island
North Central Conservancy Trust worked with community partners to add a new recreational boat dock at Bukolt Island to provide park visitors with safe and reliable access to the island.

Katie Krouse Named First Female Executive Director of The Ridges Sanctuary
Katie Krouse will take over the role of Executive Director at The Ridges Sanctuary on June 1, 2023. Katie has been with The Ridges for nearly nine years, serving most recently as assistant director.

Accredited Land Trust Voices: Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust shared their story about how being accredited has impacted their organization in an interview with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

Conservation Easement Finalized on Former Golf Course
The Driftless Area Land Conservancy (DALC) and the Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy (SWLC) have partnered to protect 32 acres in Green County on a portion of the former Decatur Lake Golf Course.

Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation Closes Easement on 133-Acre Farm
The Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation is closing on a 133-acre agricultural conservation easement on the Norman J. Fehring family farm in the Town of Polk.

Kurtz Woods Inducted Into Old-Growth Forest Network
Kurtz Woods in the Town of Grafton is the first forest in Ozaukee County to be named to the Old-Growth Forest Network. The 45-acre preserve is owned and managed by Ozaukee-Washington Land Trust.

Mississippi Valley Conservancy Reaches 25,000 Acres Protected
Congratulations to Mississippi Valley Conservancy on conserving 25,000 acres of land!

‘Around Wisco’ Photo Book Focuses on Ice Age Trail
A new coffee table photo book by author and photographer, Cameron Gillie is now available for purchase. The book features different people and places along the Ice Age Trail.