Door County Land Trust secures additional acres to protect Hibbard Creek

Two new properties expand the protected Hibbard Creek area to over 250 acres and completing the land trust’s goal of a 1.5-mile protective corridor along the creek.
Opinion | Two wins for Wisconsin conservation efforts

Spencer Black celebrates two major victories for Wisconsin conservation initiatives, including the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and voter responses to the constitutional amendment questions on August ballots.
Right-wing opponent to conservation lists Wisconsin as part of 2024 plans

Right-wing anti-conservation group American Stewards of Liberty named Wisconsin in its 2024 strategic plan, stating it wants to stop federal funding of the recently established Pelican River Forest conservation easement.
Land Trust Adds New Property to Kellner Fen Natural Area

Door County Land Trust expands wetland with a 12-acre parcel, protecting water quality and wildlife habitat.
Money Raised to Purchase Redmann Property

The Town of Gibraltar has raised $1.5 million to protect 118 acres of land without using any tax dollars.
More than Meets the Eye to Land Trust’s Grand View Park Addition

Door County Land Trust purchases former Fuhrmann property, adding to Grand View Scenic Overlook and continuing the area’s conservation history.
Land trusts to seek more Stewardship funds after state Supreme Court decision

Land conservation groups anticipate submitting more funding requests for Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grants now that the Joint Finance Committee can’t legally block conservation projects.
Door County Land Trust Expands Gibraltar-Ephraim Swamp

Building on a 19-year conservation effort, Door County Land Trust adds 20 acres to over 400 protected acres in Gibraltar-Ephraim Swamp, enhancing wildlife habitat and water quality.
Door County Land Trust to acquire Girl Scouts camp to preserve local nature access

Door County Land Trust will pursue Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant to purchase a 24-acre camp borders that the land trust’s 281-acre Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve.
Data Wonk: Why Those Proposed Amendments to State Constitution?

Why did Republicans craft these amendment questions? And why did they choose the August election for the vote?