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Lands and Waters<\/h1>\n

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Protecting Wisconsin’s most ecologically important landscapes<\/h3>\n

Wisconsin’s public lands protect many ecologically significant and rare landscapes. State Forests provide habitat for large wildlife such as elk, wolves, and bears, while State Natural Areas protect the last remaining examples of globally-imperiled ecological communities, such as savannas, wetlands, and barrens.<\/p>\n

Wisconsin\u2019s public lands and waters are also part of our state\u2019s natural heritage, and provide unparalleled opportunities for people to connect with nature. Whether you love hiking, paddling, fishing, hunting, birding, camping, biking, or simply find comfort in the beauty and tranquility of the outdoors, Wisconsin\u2019s public lands and waters are here for all of us to enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Our public lands are under threat<\/h3>\n

Invasive species, climate change, and significant cuts to state funding for natural resource management threaten to permanently alter our landscapes and diminish habitat for rare and threatened wildlife species. The Natural Resources Foundation works to address Wisconsin\u2019s most important conservation needs, by bridging support from thousands of people across Wisconsin to our conservation partners and projects across our state.<\/p>\n

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Donate<\/h2>\n

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Help us make a meaningful impact on Wisconsin’s lands and waters.<\/p>\n

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Our strategy for conserving lands and waters<\/h1>\n

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Partnerships<\/h3>\n

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Big Picture<\/h3>\n

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We believe in a landscape-level approach. Within Wisconsin\u2019s beautiful scenery lies critical habitats in need of maintenance and protection. Priority needs are identified in concert with the people and communities who share our commitment. By collaborating and supporting bold initiatives, we create efficiencies, leverage resources, and create an impact that sustains the entire ecosystem long-term.<\/p>\n

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Public Trust<\/h3>\n

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Sustainability<\/h3>\n

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Landscape-scale conservation<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Wildlife knows no borders. They only see habitat.<\/strong> Landscape-scale conservation protects biodiversity across big, varied landscapes rather than focusing only on individual species or small sites in isolation. This highly collaborative strategy acknowledges the interconnectedness of ecosystems and considers wildlife, plants, ecological processes, and human communities together.<\/p>\n

NRF is bringing this strategy to Wisconsin in a big way. <\/span>We\u2019re piloting collaborative landscape-scale projects in our state\u2019s priority regions\u2014the most biodiverse places, and the ones at highest risk of being lost.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Impact in Action<\/h3>\n

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Stay Connected<\/h2>\n

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Join thousands of people who receive e-newsletter updates about conservation of Wisconsin\u2019s lands, waters, and wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n

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