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Protecting land, water, and wildlife is a benefit to all who live in and visit Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. Every generation and community in our area will be more resilient with the clean water, fresh foods, education, recreation, and way of life that undeveloped natural spaces and farmlands provide. Sign up to receive Conservancy News and stay informed about land protection, environmental education, and outdoor recreation programs offered by Mississippi Valley Conservancy.

coneflowers at Mathy Prairie

Biodiversity and the Driftless

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World leaders meeting in Canada recently took action that adds urgency to work that’s been part of the mission of La Crosse-based Mississippi Valley Conservancy since it was started 26…
reforested farmland

Monroe County couple conserves land, water, and scenic beauty

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After decades of tree farming and conservation forestry on their 66-acre property north of Sparta, Wisconsin, Jack Halbrehder and wife Carolyn have permanently protected their land through a conservation agreement…
grassland restores for climate and water protection

Couple restoring land to protect water and honor what was here before

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Mary Helgren and Rich Radek aim to restore and honor what was on their land in pre-settlement times. They have entered into a permanent conservation agreement with Mississippi Valley Conservancy.
managed burn for prairie restoration at Holland Sand Prairie

Fall burn season underway

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November 1st at New Amsterdam Grasslands. Keep away for safety.
solar combine with agriculture for climate protection

Solar energy and its place on the land

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A look at the appeal of “dual use” of land as well as the early adoption of solar energy by landowners who have conservation easements on their land with Mississippi…
conserved prairie an Onalaska's Greens Coulee Park

Onalaska Greenway expands with addition of Savanna Oaks tract

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LA CROSSE, WI – Another piece of the Onalaska Greenway is in place now that Mississippi Valley Conservancy has transferred title to the City on 51 acres of woods and…
Craford County Wisconsin conservation award

Roberts and Moore honored for wildlife conservation

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The Crawford County Land Conservation Committee recently recognized Dewey Moore and Shelley Roberts as landowners that take active roles in managing their properties in a way that greatly benefits all…
Houck property in Richland County

Caring for Fancy Creek and everyone downstream

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We are delighted to share the attached article from the Wisconsin Wetlands Association's recent newsletter featuring Marilyn Houck, her pups, and her farm at Fancy Creek! Marilyn, her neighbors, and…
conservation study regarding climate and agricultural impact

UWL Research at Plum Creek Conservation Area

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WXOW broadcast this great coverage of a recent student/faculty research project that was done at the Conservancy's Plum Creek Conservation Area in Crawford County. The student project will help inform…
2022 Summer Interns Cal and Alex

Welcome to the 2022 Intern Crew!

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The Conservancy’s internship program gives these individuals field experience that helps them to determine the best career path within their areas of interest. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement, and we…
Botanists gather to record plant diversity

Botanical diversity researched on Conservancy nature preserves

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This past weekend more than fifty botanical experts from across Wisconsin and our neighboring states gathered at Sidie Hollow County Park just west of Viroqua. The Wisconsin State Herbarium and…
Paul Brandt School Forest of the Boscobel School District

The legacies of Paul Brandt and Ruth Bauer

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On a recent visit to conduct the annual monitoring of a property protected by Mississippi Valley Conservancy, I had the privilege to witness the magic of the Paul Brandt School…
land on lower Kickapoo River protected for climate

Partners Protect Plum Creek Conservation Area for Community, Climate, and Wildlife

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LA CROSSE, WI – Local land trust Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC) has purchased 1,600 acres of rugged land along the lower Kickapoo River for permanent protection. The site, just north…
view at Tunnelville Cliffs

Mississippi Valley Conservancy Applies for Accreditation Renewal

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Mississippi Valley Conservancy is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open.
managed fire at New Amsterdam Grasslands

Spring burn season underway to restore wildlife habitat

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SAFETY NOTICE: The land management crew from Mississippi Valley Conservancy will be conducting prescribed burns on several Conservancy-owned nature preserves from April 1 until May 15, 2022, weather permitting.