Lands & Waters Archives https://www.wisconservation.org/category/lands-waters/ Sustainable funding for Wisconsin’s most imperiled species and public lands Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:09:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.wisconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-nrf-favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Lands & Waters Archives https://www.wisconservation.org/category/lands-waters/ 32 32 66997131 Casting Lines and Conserving Lands along the Lower Chippewa River https://www.wisconservation.org/casting-lines-and-conserving-lands-along-the-lower-chippewa-river/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:57:09 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=38565 Conserving the Lower Chippewa River means protecting a place cherished by generations, including lifelong angler, Bryan Bauer, and his grandkids.

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]]> 38565 Celebrating Field Trip Leaders through the Years https://www.wisconservation.org/field-trip-leaders-through-the-years/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:09 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=38149 Field Trip leaders are the backbone of NRF's Field Trip program. Hear from three generations of leaders on what the program means to them.

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]]> 38149 Prescribed Fire for Landowners https://www.wisconservation.org/prescribed-fire-for-landowners/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=37744 Last spring, the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council facilitated a “Prescribed Fire Training for Wisconsin Landowners” with support from NRF's C.D. Besadny Fund.

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]]> 37744 2025 Photo Contest Winners https://www.wisconservation.org/2025-photo-contest-winners/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:35 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=37715 The 2025 Photo Contest winners are here! Thank you for showcasing Wisconsin's natural wonders through your lens.

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]]> 37715 The Globally Important Southern Kettles https://www.wisconservation.org/the-globally-important-southern-kettles/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:15 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=37809 The Southern Kettles supports unique habitats, threatened species, and vast expanses of undeveloped lands – and deserves long-term protection.

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]]> 37809 NRF at Age 40: A Living Legacy https://www.wisconservation.org/nrf-at-age-40-a-living-legacy/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:00:10 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=37649 As the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin celebrates its 40th anniversary, Linda Bochert reflects on its impact over the years.

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]]> 37649 Welcome to the Foundation, Marcy! https://www.wisconservation.org/welcome-to-the-foundation-marcy/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:56:37 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=37172 Join us in welcoming Marcy West, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s new Landscape Initiatives Advisor!

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]]> 37172 The Secret Lives of Wisconsin Salamanders https://www.wisconservation.org/the-secret-lives-of-wisconsin-salamanders/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:00:34 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=36911 A new statewide volunteer-based monitoring program is shining a light on the secret lives of Wisconsin salamanders.

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]]> 36911 Caring for the Land, Building Community: The Story of Color in the Outdoors https://www.wisconservation.org/the-story-of-color-in-the-outdoors/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:56 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=36678 Christopher Kilgour is stewarding his land to both preserve it and to share it with others through his organization, Color in the Outdoors.

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]]> 36678 Wisconsin’s Most Unexpected State Forest https://www.wisconservation.org/wisconsins-most-unexpected-state-forest/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:30 +0000 https://www.wisconservation.org/?p=36210 Wisconsin's most unexpected state forest is over 200 acres of forest, grassland, and wetlands... nestled right in the middle of Milwaukee’s north side.

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