The Challenge

Central Wisconsin has a rich and diverse natural environment that includes forests and wetlands, farms and prairies, lakes and river corridors. We value the high quality of life that is possible in such a setting but we cannot take its continuation for granted. Pressures for development are strong. Changes are inevitable. In the face of these influences, a continuing effort to preserve our natural heritage must be mounted and sustained.

NCCT - A LOCAL LAND TRUST

The North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) is a community-based nonprofit land conservation organization that works with local landowners in Marathon, Portage, Wood, Adams, Waushara, Lincoln, and surrounding counties to protect and preserve the natural resources of their property. Our goal is to help preserve significant portions of this natural heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. We are particularly interested in protecting from development and fragmentation land that has exceptional biological diversity and provides green space and natural habitat. We are also interested in protecting farmland and forests that have been managed for sustainability and reduced impact on surrounding lands.