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Wisconsin

Protecting Our Lands and Waters

We've been working to protect Wisconsin's lands and waters since 1960.

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Pasque flowers © Steve S. Meyer

Conservation starts with people. One person—inspired by a special place or memory—can take action to leave a natural legacy for plants, animals and people.

Wisconsin’s communities and economies are built on a foundation of abundant nature—from the towering forests and wild lakes of the Northwoods to the fertile wetlands and sun-kissed prairies along Lake Michigan. Together we can conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We all have a role to play. Come find yours. See what we’ve been up to lately and help support our work in Wisconsin.

Latest News & Features

Blackburnian warbler © Mike McDowell

Birding Is Big Fun and Big Business

The Nature Conservancy is protecting breeding and migratory habitat for birds across America’s Heartland—which is good news for birds and the people who love watching them.
Wisconsin scientist Nick Miller starts his Nature Conservancy fellowship in the mountains above Santiago, part of the Andean range; about 80 percent of Chile is mountainous. © Francisco Solis/TNC

Sharing Science in South America

Follow the adventures of Wisconsin scientist Nick Miller in the southern Andes where he shares his expertise and learns from colleagues about conservation in Chile and other countries.
Pier at Guido Rahr, Sr. Tenderfoot Forest Reserve, Wisconsin © Rod Scharka

Magic of Northwoods Inspires Giving

See how one man’s youthful experience at camp led him to help conserve Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

Latest Photos

The Bad River quickly drops from the heights of the Penokee Range through deep forests in Copper Falls State Park and over the escarpment into spectacular canyons and waterfalls. © Derek Johnson

Penokee Range

See a slideshow of the beautiful rivers, lakes and forests in the Penokee Range.
While its parents were hunting for food, Bonnie DeLap snapped this adorable fox cub near Lake Michigan in the Racine area. © Bonnie DeLap

Your Wisconsin

A photo celebration of the Conservancy’s 50 years in Wisconsin.
Green heron. © Michael McDowell

Green Bay

See a cool slideshow of the unique landscapes, plants and animals in the Green Bay watershed!

Latest Videos

Dane County Conservationist Pat Sutter talks with Tim Keller about farm conservation practices in the Pecatonica River watershed. © Mark Godfrey/TNC

Working With Farmers for Clean Water

Watch how farmers, Conservancy staff and many partners are targeting conservation where most needed and improving water quality in the Pecatonica River watershed.
Chain Lake, Oconto County © Darryl Beers

Nature and Art

See Wisconsin’s beauty in photos by Darryl Beers and haiku poetry by Reed Hardy.
Explore outdoor Wisconsin today. © Jason Whalen/TNC

Get Outside!

Watch this fun video, then put on your walking shoes and get outside and explore outdoor Wisconsin.

Recent Press

Memorial Dedicated at Newell and Ann Meyer Nature Preserve

May 20, 2013
The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin Praises Sen. Baldwin for Helping Pass Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

May 17, 2013

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Lion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos

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Curved rock and stream, Baraboo Hills region, Wisconsin. PHOTO CREDIT © Steve S. Meyer

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