Opelt Park: Honoring a Family Legacy While Shaping Neillsville’s Future
Nestled along O’Neill Creek in Neillsville, Wisconsin, a new community space has taken root. O’Neill Creek Trailhead and Opelt Park honors the town’s history while looking ahead. The park, situated on Neillsville’s north side, honors Carl and Millie Opelt, long-time residents known for their community involvement. Their grandson, Irv Schutte, envisioned the park as a […]
Preserving Rock County’s Agricultural Heritage: The Bjugstad Conservation Easement
Groundswell Conservancy aims aims to protect 189 acres of prime farmland in Rock County.
Connecting Communities in the Fox Valley: Loop the Locks
Five Fox Valley municipalities joined forces in building a regional trail network, connecting Fox River landscapes and strengthening community bonds.
Protecting water quality near Lake Superior: Whittlesey Creek Watershed
Landmark Conservancy aims to protect 160 acres of prime trout habitat and forest in Bayfield County.
An interactive map of Knowles-Nelson grants
Explore how Knowles-Nelson funds have been invested in your community.
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The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: La Crosse Blufflands
Mississippi Valley Conservancy has shown how incremental progress has led to protection of the iconic landscape.
Protecting Land and Preserving Tradition: Landmark Conservancy + American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
Landmark Conservancy and the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation join forces to protect Wisconsin’s Northwoods while boosting the local economy.
Taking a big chance to secure a bright future: Groundswell Conservancy + Town of Westport
Partnership is proof that big dreams and the tenacity to achieve them pays off.