Glacial Lakes Conservancy
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What We Do

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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.
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Phone: 920-273-1143 Address: 529 Ontario Ave. Sheboygan, WI 53081 Email: [email protected]

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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • 2023-2024 Annual Report Snapshot
    • 2022-2023 Annual Report Snapshot
    • 2021-2022 Annual Report Snapshot
    • 2020-2021 Annual Report Snapshot
  • What We Do
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • EVENTS
    • Photos from previous events
  • Protected Properties
  • Newsletters
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Youth Education
  • Membership
  • GLC Event Sponsors
  • 2025 Land Trust Days
  • Plant Sale
  • Rooted in Nature 6/28 Fundraiser - Purchase Tickets Here