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About Us
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West Wisconsin Land Trust is a regional land trust in western
Wisconsin. Founded as the Wisconsin Farmland Conservancy in 1988,
our original mission was to promote land conservation on family
farms in Wisconsin. In 1996, we expanded our mission to include the
preservation of other kinds of land: forests, wetlands, rivers and
lake shores, bluffs and prairies. We assist individual landowners
in developing protection plans for their property. We provide
technical assistance to local community groups or smaller land
trusts in completing land protection projects. We are an active
member of both the statewide Gathering Waters land trust network,
and the Blufflands Alliance, and the national Land Trust Alliance.
West Wisconsin Land Trust has adopted the Wisconsin Land Trust
Statement of Principles, pledging to conduct our
work with the highest professional standards and in accordance with
the Land Trust Alliance's Standards and Practices.
West Wisconsin Land Trust serves the following counties in western
Wisconsin: Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas,
Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix,
Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Washburn
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What is a Land Trust?
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Wisconsin is home to 50 local and regional land trusts. Land trusts play a critical role in protecting Wisconsin's traditional farmland and scenic natural areas. West Wisconsin Land Trust is proud to have helped conserve over 20,000 acres in west central and northwestern Wisconsin.
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Love Lake, Burnett County
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Devil's Punchbowl, Dunn County
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The nation's first Land Trust was started over 100 years ago in New
England. Today there are over 1,200 Land Trusts throughout the United
States. Thanks to the commitment of landowners and individuals who care about preserving our
natural treasures, Land Trusts are the fastest growing conservation
movement in the country.
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In just six years, West Wisconsin Land Trust has helped conserve over 18,000 acres. These farms and natural areas are now permanently preserved so future generations of residents and visitors to western Wisconsin may enjoy them as we do.
135 conserved properties
through 2006
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Pine Creek, Pierce County
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What types of land are of interest
to a land trust?
West Wisconsin Land Trust considers many types of land worth protecting, some that
landowners might be surprised to find are judged as significant.
West Wisconsin Land Trust works with landowners, other
conservation organizations and government agencies to protect:
- Natural Areas: Prairies, blufflands, forests, and
other ecologically sensitive areas that are important as wildlife
habitat.
- Wetlands, Streams, Lakes, And Rivers: Protection
of these areas helps preserve water quality, waterfowl
nesting habitat and shoreline areas, and support fish and other
aquatic species.
- Working Forests: West Wisconsin Land
Trust collaborates with private forest owners to help protect working
forests.
- Scenic Or Unique Areas: Scenic views
along rural roads or highways (such as The Great River Road), or unique natural features in or near
a community are all part of our priceless landscape.
- Agricultural Land: Working farms,
orchards, and cropland also have a place in the conservation
landscape. West Wisconsin Land Trust works to protect land and
facilitate agriculture in and around our cities and towns.
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West Wisconsin Land Trust
500 East Main St, Suite 307
Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751
Phone 715-235-8850
Fax 715-235-8910
wwlt@wwlt.org
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Superior Office
Phone 218-343-8528 |
If you would like more information about West Wisconsin Land Trust's operations and finances, we are listed on the nation's premier nonprofit database.
Please visit www.guidestar.org.
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