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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.
New Ice Age Trail Segment Coming to Waukesha County
Hikers will soon have an extra mile of Ice Age Trail to explore thanks to the purchased of a 38-acre property in Waukesha County.
160 Acres in Lost Creek Watershed Permanently Protected
Bayfield County purchased a 160-acre property in the Lost Creek watershed in mid-December, thanks to some help from Landmark Conservancy.
Yimmuaj Yang: BRAVA Magazine Woman to Watch
BRAVA Magazine named Yimmuaj Yang, community director at Groundswell Conservancy, a Woman of the Year for 2023!
New Ice Age Trail License Plate Expected This Spring
Ice Age Trail lovers will soon be able to order new Ice Age Trail Alliance licenses plates featuring a woolly mammoth inspired by the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s logo.
Landmark Conservancy Buys Elk Creek Bottoms
Landmark Conservancy purchased the land that will become Elk Creek Bottoms, a new conservation area in Dunn County, just west of Eau Claire in the town of Spring Brook.
Groundswell Conservancy and Town of Westport Join Forces To Protect Land Previously Slated For Development
Groundswell Conservancy and the Town of Westport joined forces to protect a 105-acre property near Lake Mendota that was previously slated for development as a Bagels Forever chain restaurant.