The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin - The Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Chapter

Since 1960, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin has protected more than 140,600 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies, lakes and streams for current and future generations to enjoy.

Spotlight

Door County Land Trust and The Nature Conservany work with partners to make the largest conservation purchase in Door County in decades.		North Bay © Gerald H. Emmerich, Jr.

What's New

Penninsula State Park © Mark Godfrey/TNC

The world’s largest freshwater ecosystem will be better protected from water withdrawal and diversion with President Bush’s action today signing and finalizing legislation known as the Great Lakes Compact.

Meyer property © Laura Browning/TNC

The late Newell and Ann Meyer have given the Nature Conservancy land, cash and other assets valued at a total of $12.5 million – the largest donation ever made for conservation in Wisconsin – to help conserve the Mukwonago River, the state's most biologically diverse small river system.

Stream restoration -east branch of the Pecatonica River
Stream restoration work
© Bob Hansis/WDNR

The Nature Conservancy and partners are working to restore another stretch of a key Mississippi River tributary.

Crooked Creek ice
Winter ice at Crooked Creek
© Gerald H. Emmerich, Jr

The Conservancy announces its support for policy recommendations developed by the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change.

Sand Spit at Jackson Harbor
© Darryl Beers

Earth, Sky, Water: Wisconsin’s Special Places
View some of the winning images from The Nature Conservancy/ Wisconsin Trails 2005 Photography Contest and see the 2008 exhibit schedule.

The Conservancy is a BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity—meaning that we meet all of the alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability.

Last Chance!

The Earth, Sky and Water photo exhibit will end its three-year run on November 30. Don't miss it!

Wisconsin Fall Update

Read the latest news from across Wisconsin in the Fall 2008 Update.

In a Nutshell:

Top 10 Things You Should Know About The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin
Learn who we are, how we work, how we’re funded, how you can visit our preserves, what you can do when you get there (hike, canoe, deer hunt, birdwatch) and much more.

How You Can Help

Learn how to become a member, make a donation and volunteer for The Nature Conservancy.

Places We Protect

See the places where the Conservancy is working in Wisconsin and learn how
to visit.

Special Events

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Frequently Asked Questions

We answer your questions about how to visit preserves, hunting, jobs, member address changes and more.

Wisconsin Hunting Information

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