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How We Work

Protecting Wisconsin's lands and waters, sustaining our health and prosperity.

Conservancy Applied Scientist, Michael Grimm

Volunteers erect an invasive education sign and boot cleaning station at The Nature Conservancy's Kangaroo Lake Preserve which is located in Door County, Wisconsin. © Mark Godfrey/TNC

For more than 50 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked to protect the lands and waters of Wisconsin. Our accomplishments have demonstrated that conservation is not just “nice-to-have." It is fundamental to the health and prosperity of this great state. Ensuring clean air and clean water safeguards the well-being of people and wildlife, while innovative conservation-friendly programs support Wisconsin’s economy.

How We Work

Dive into the Conservancy’s work in Wisconsin and learn more about how we’re working to protect the Badger State!

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(left to right) Tim, Sandy and Mark Keller talk with Pat Sutter on their farm in the Pecatonica River watershed in southwest Wisconsin. © Mark Godfrey/TNC

Working with Agriculture

The Conservancy, farmers and other partners take a targeted approach to improving water quality.

Green Bay shoreline, WI © Mark Godfrey/TNC (WI070625_041) [TAB_THUMB]

Green Bay shoreline, Wisconsin. © Mark Godfrey/TNC

Green Bay: Restoring a Great Lakes Treasure

The Conservancy and a diverse group of partners in Wisconsin and Michigan have developed a plan for conserving and restoring Green Bay.

Lisa Downes of the Alliance for Water Stewardship. © Photo courtesy of Lisa Downes.

Alliance for Water Stewardship

Read a Q&A with Lisa Downes about developing a voluntary program for sustainable water use.

Peregrine Falcon © Lynne McBride

From Fire Escapes to Full-Service Hotels

The Nature Conservancy is working with partners to protect Great Lakes migratory bird stopover habitat.

A family stroll in Baxter's Hollow Preserve, Baraboo Hills. © Mark Godfrey

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund

This fund has helped us conserve the best of outdoor Wisconsin and provide consistent world class outdoor recreation opportunities.

Policy

The Nature Conservancy works closely with Wisconsin's state and federal legislators to develop and support legislative policies that make a substantial and lasting contribution to effective conservation of globally significant lands and waters. Learn more