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

Since 1960, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin has protected more than 141,745 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies, lakes and streams for current and future generations to enjoy.

Spotlight

See how The Nature Conservancy is working with farmers and other partners on the Pecatonica River in southwest Wisconsin to test an innovative approach to protecting water quality in streams.		Steve Richter, Driftless area of Wisconsin © Laura Gannarelli/TNC

What’s New

The Nature Conservancy applauded U.S. Rep. David Obey and U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl for their leadership in securing $2.3 million in federal Forest Legacy funding for the Wild Rivers Legacy Forest in northeast Wisconsin.

Prairie chicken capture
© Dan Dwyer

Wisconsin and Minnesota are collaborating to help save the greater prairie chicken, an iconic species of America's grasslands.

Chiwaukee Prairie
© Barbara Jean Slane

With assistance from the Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, the Conservancy has protected more land at Chiwaukee Prairie.

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
© Michael McDowell

View a fabulous slideshow of birds that benefit from Great Lakes conservation, read the new U.S. State of the Birds report and learn how you can help our feathered friends.

Rudolph Lake, Wisconsin © Gerald H. Emmerich, Jr.

The Nature Conservancy has protected an additional 60 acres at the Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area, expanding the preserve to 2,249 acres.

Mink River Estuary © Clint Farlinger

Ten Nature Conservancy preserves have been chosen as outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s remaining wetlands.

Green Bay © Mark Godfrey/TNC

Learn more about The Nature Conservancy’s work with its partners to protect and restore the beauty and diversity of the Green Bay watershed for people and nature.

Pecatonica River watershed
© Gerald H. Emmerich, Jr.

New Monsanto initiative will benefit Conservancy's work on the Pecatonica River in southwest Wisconsin.

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

ACTION ALERT!

Fall hikers
© Wisconsin Department of Tourism

We need your help today on public access rules for Stewardship Fund lands.

Know Your Volunteer

Crediting her interest in the environment to being raised on a dairy farm and participation in Future Farmers of America in high school and college, volunteer Danielle Russell regularly helps out in the Conservancy’s Madison office answering phones, greeting visitors and sorting mail.

Wisconsin Update: Fall 2009

Download the Wisconsin Update: Fall 2009 [789KB PDF] to read the latest news from around the state.

How We Protect Watersheds

Explore a cool interactive feature to see how the Conservancy protects freshwater resources worldwide.

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

Join us for a hike, paddle, or other fun event.

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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