The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Chapter

Since 1960, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin has protected more than 141,300 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

Pine River in Wild Rivers Legacy Forest. © Jeff Richter

The Nature Conservancy applauds Governors Doyle and Schwarzenegger for hosting successful Climate Change Summit.

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 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 $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.

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.

Wisconsin Fall Update

Read the latest news from across Wisconsin in the Fall 2008 Update. (PDF, 1.92 MB)

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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