"When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect."

Aldo Leopold
(1886 - 1948) American Forester

Mississippi Valley Conservancy

Conserving the diverse landscapes and natural areas of the
Coulee Region of western Wisconsin for future generations.

Mississippi Valley Conservancy is a regional, non-profit land trust in La Crosse that has permanently conserved over 7,200 acres of blufflands, prairies, wetlands and streams in the Coulee Region since its founding in 1997.

The Conservancy works with private landowners and local communities on voluntary conservation projects in seven counties along the Mississippi River.  The counties include Buffalo, Trempealeau, La Crosse, Monroe,  Vernon, Crawford and Grant County.

The Conservancy uses voluntary tools such as conservation agreements, land purchases, land donations, cooperative acquisitions, and a landowner registry program to conserve lands for ecological, scenic, and open space values.

MVC works cooperatively with individuals, businesses, conservation groups, local units of government and other state and federal agencies.

 Breaking News:
MVC recognized as Conservation Organization of the Year in 2008 by the
La Crosse County Conservation Alliance

  Ten Years of Protecting the Natural Resources of the Bluffland Region
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MVC Acquires Massive Grassland

MVC Protects 400-Acre Farm Near Middle Ridge

MVC's Largest Land Deal Ever - 756 Acres in Buffalo County

Scenic Bluffs of La Crosse Prints for Sale

Congress passes legislation that expands tax incentives for landowners who donate conservation agreements by December 31, 2009 - Learn more by clicking here.

Check out MVC's free online video podcast! "MVC Explores" is our series of short documentary videos.
 

You can help our funds go farther. Support these projects with an extra gift today!  Click here to send a contribution, or to contribute online click the Donate Now button below.

Mailing Address:
Mississippi Valley Conservancy
201 Main Street, Suite 1001
P.O. Box 2611
La Crosse, WI 54602-2611
Phone 608-784-3606, and Fax 608-784-0257

Send e-mail to:  mrich@mississippivalleyconservancy.org

Mississippi Valley Conservancy is a proud member of Land Trust Alliance, click here for more information.

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Last updated August 26, 2008

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