Working Together for Wisconsin

Land conservation is an enduring tradition in Wisconsin, a tradition that relies on both public and private stewardship, and the energy and enthusiasm of many people in both the public and private sector. It is an ethic that nurtures the biological diversity of our natural systems and the economic and spiritual well-being of our people.

Opportunities abound for you to carry this tradition forward into the twenty-first century. Check these out.

Opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources

• Friends groups
• Natural Resources Foundation
• Contribute to the Endangered Resources Fund

Opportunities with nonprofit organizations

• Gathering Waters Conservancy - a coalition of land trusts [exit DNR]
• Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation [exit DNR]
• North Country Trail Foundation [exit DNR]
• Pheasants Forever [exit DNR]
• The River Alliance of Wisconsin [exit DNR]
• The Wisconsin Association of Lakes [exit DNR]

Opportunities with local governments

Many local governments have organized Friends groups or foundations that provide volunteer and financial support for local parks. For instance, Dane County has an Adult Conservation Team made up of 3,000 volunteers.

Call your local parks department to see how you can help. Here are the names of a few local groups:

• Dane County Friends of the Parks Foundation.
• Middleton - Friends of Pheasant Branch
• Middleton - Friends of Kettle Ponds
• Rock County - Friends of Beckman Mill
• Neenah - Volunteers in Parks

(If you are a local government that has a volunteer support program or Friends group, and would like to be linked to this web site, contact us.)

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