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Our Mission: To permanently preserve and protect land and water resources for future generations.
Glacial Lakes Conservancy envisions a legacy of permanently protected lands and land-use policies that sustain and enhance a regional quality of life defined by the beauty and productivity of its working lands and natural resources. |
As one of the approximately 40 land trusts in Wisconsin (and about 1700 in the U.S.) working for the public interest by protecting natural resources, Glacial Lakes Conservancy was granted a 501(c)3 charitable status in 1996. That means that donations of cash, conservation easements, IRAs, land, stocks and mutual funds are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Glacial Lakes is committed to permanent land protection through private landowner conservation, stewardship of its preserves and easements, advocacy, and community leadership. GLC’s conservation work is made possible by the generosity of its members, donors, and volunteers.
Private Landowner Conservation
GLC projects most often partner with willing private landowners, using conservation easement agreements that leave land in private ownership while limiting development and protecting important conservation values. The conservation projects must meet the criteria and goals of the organization to qualify. Once in place, GLC has a commitment to monitor, enforce and defend every easement so that there is a legacy of protected land in place.
Buying and Owning Land
GLC is also capable of raising funds for the purchase of land outright, which is always then made available to the public. GLC currently owns the Wm. F. Christel Memorial Woods and Wetlands Preserve, a generous gift of land from Edward and Carole Christel Holsen; the Spring West Twin River Preserve, a gift from the Spring family, Hunner Preserve, a gift from the Hunner family, Grasshopper Hill Preserve, and Willow Creek Preserve.
Advocacy
GLC participates in local land use planning & zoning committees and encourages resource protection policies.
Community Partner
GLC enters into regional conservation partnerships & projects, such as the Lake Michigan Shoreland Alliance of Lake Michigan Basin land trusts.
Glacial Lakes is committed to permanent land protection through private landowner conservation, stewardship of its preserves and easements, advocacy, and community leadership. GLC’s conservation work is made possible by the generosity of its members, donors, and volunteers.
Private Landowner Conservation
GLC projects most often partner with willing private landowners, using conservation easement agreements that leave land in private ownership while limiting development and protecting important conservation values. The conservation projects must meet the criteria and goals of the organization to qualify. Once in place, GLC has a commitment to monitor, enforce and defend every easement so that there is a legacy of protected land in place.
Buying and Owning Land
GLC is also capable of raising funds for the purchase of land outright, which is always then made available to the public. GLC currently owns the Wm. F. Christel Memorial Woods and Wetlands Preserve, a generous gift of land from Edward and Carole Christel Holsen; the Spring West Twin River Preserve, a gift from the Spring family, Hunner Preserve, a gift from the Hunner family, Grasshopper Hill Preserve, and Willow Creek Preserve.
Advocacy
GLC participates in local land use planning & zoning committees and encourages resource protection policies.
Community Partner
GLC enters into regional conservation partnerships & projects, such as the Lake Michigan Shoreland Alliance of Lake Michigan Basin land trusts.
