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Weyerhaeuser Designated As An Ice Age Trail Community
Weyerhaeuser is designated as the 24th Ice Age Trail Community.

Tall Pines Conservancy Director to Retire, Successor Named
Susan Buchanan, long-time executive director of Tall Pines Conservancy, will retire by the end of 2024.

A New Trail Will Connect Three State Parks in the Driftless Area
The Driftless Area Land Conservancy aims to chart a 50-mile trail through Sauk, Dane, and Iowa counties.

New Trail Near West Bend Allows for Safer Hiking
The Ice Age Trail Alliance and Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation are working together to add 2.5 miles of trail from Slinger to West Bend.

Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Complete Despite Wildlife Refuge Crossing
The controversial power line is now up and running while legal battles between conservation groups and electric utilities continue.

DNR Makes Bold Requests for Funding Public Lands, Maintenance Backlog
The Wisconsin DNR is asking for $100 million annually for the next 10 years to fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Massive, Multi-Year Ice Age Trail Project Gets Underway in Rusk County
Volunteers will help the Ice Age Trail Alliance reroute and upgrade the 19-mile “Dreamer Route” through the Blue Hills.

Tour and Update Given on Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge
State legislators and candidates joined Ozaukee Washington Land Trust and Gathering Waters at the Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve.

Standing Cedars Acquires ‘Last Link’ for Popular Preserve
Standard Cedars Community Land Conservancy acquires 10 acres in northwest Wisconsin, expanding protected land in the area and providing an opportunity to turn existing facilities on the former farmstead into office space.

Dunn and Pepin Counties Aim to Purchase Part of Chippewa River State Trail
Partnering with Landmark Conservancy, Dunn and Pepin counties secure a grant to purchase 6.5 miles of the popular Chippewa River State Trail.

Ice Age Trail Alliance Completes Projects in Wales and Merton
Two trail renovation projects improve existing sections of trail in Waukesha County.

Rice Lake Celebrates Ice Age Trail Community Designation
Rice Lake is designated as the 23rd Ice Age Trail Community in Wisconsin.