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Great Lakes Conservation
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Wisconsin - Door Peninsula and Green Bay Watershed
A slender peninsula dividing the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, the Door Peninsula is well-known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The ancient dolomite bedrock that forms the backbone of the peninsula is part of the Niagara Escarpment, an impressive geologic formation that spans several states and southern Ontario. The waters and lands of the peninsula harbor a vast array of rare plants and animals, making the Door Peninsula the most biologically rich region in Wisconsin. Globally rare species, such as the Hine’s emerald dragonfly and glacial relict land snails, are found here.
Since 1962, the Conservancy has protected more than 5,000 acres on the Door Peninsula and helped improve habitat and maintain high water quality through restoration activities. The Conservancy owes conservation success to effective collaboration with individuals, communities, conservation organizations and businesses.
