Resource Hub
for Wisconsin Land Trusts
Gathering Waters offers learning opportunities, resources, and support for Wisconsin land trusts to develop core competencies and improve expertise on key conservation issues.
Services
Land Conservation Law Program
The Land Conservation Law Program strengthens land conservation in Wisconsin by supporting attorneys and land trusts with training, practical tools, and legal guidance. Through education, model documents, and technical assistance, it helps ensure protected lands remain safeguarded for generations.
GIS Services
Gathering Waters provides member land trusts with access to a comprehensive geodatabase of protected lands in Wisconsin through ArcGIS. Access is available to members with an organizational ArcGIS subscription, with support provided for setup and limited access options for researchers and partners.
Resources & Toolkits
Gathering Waters created a set of resources available to land trusts to spread the word that land conservation is climate action.
This toolkit includes a variety of graphics and fliers, some of which can be customized for your organization.
Wisconsin Land Trust Days is an annual statewide celebration featuring public land trust events across Wisconsin from July through September. Participating land trusts receive promotional resources and support from Gathering Waters to help showcase conservation work and engage their communities.
Advocacy for Land Trusts
For over 30 years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has protected Wisconsin’s lakes, forests, and wildlife while building the trails, parks, and boat launches that make this state worth loving. Now it’s at risk, and KnowlesNelson.org is your resource for staying informed and making sure Wisconsin lawmakers keep it that way.
Stronger Together
Land Trust Membership
Join a statewide alliance that strengthens your organization, amplifies your advocacy, and connects you with peers across Wisconsin — so you can focus on what matters most: protecting the land.
- Professional policy advocacy at the state & federal level
- Training, technical assistance & member event discounts
- Peer networking & shared best practices statewide
- And much more — tools, legal expertise & free publicity
Connect & Learn
Join us for the
Wisconsin Land Trust Conference
- March 11-13, 2026
- Milwaukee, WI
The Wisconsin Land Trust Conference is a networking, training, and inspirational event for land trust staff, board members, partners, and anyone interested in land conservation efforts in Wisconsin.
