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NCCT Signs Easement Protecting 240 Acres, Surpassing Total of 5,000 Total Acres Protected
North Central Conservancy Trust surpassed 5,000 total acres of permanently protected land after signing a conservation easement to protect 240 acres.
Hundreds of Volunteers, Staff Help Expand Ice Age Trail
The Ice Age Trail Alliance’s final trailbuilding project for 2023 brought a record number of volunteers.
Volunteers Finish Rerouting Rib Lake Section of Ice Age Trail
The Ice Age Trail Alliance completed rerouting the Rib Lake section of the trail and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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.
New Portion of Ice Age Trail Opens in Evansville
The Ice Age Trail Alliance added a 1.7 mile path runs through Evansville.
Serving the Land, Serving the People: Driftless Area Land Conservancy Helps Preserve Driftless Area
The Telegraph Herald profiled the Driftless Area Land Conservancy and executive director Jennifer Filipiak in a feature article.
Door County Land Trust Protects 63 Acres in Sturgeon Bay
The land trust purchased 63.3 acres just north of Sturgeon Bay bordering the already protected Kellner Fen Natural Area.
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.