FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:On October 27, the North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) signed their latest conservation easement, forever protecting 240 acres of privately owned land. The conservation easement was generously donated by the landowner and is located in southern Portage County, Wisconsin. The signing of this conservation easement puts NCCT well over the milestone of 5,000 […]
We are thrilled to introduce you to our three additions to the NCCT Team! These passionate and dedicated individuals bring knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to our board of directors. Meet Our New Board Members! Eric Olson: Community Planner and Director and Lake Specialist at Extension Lakes Austin Holland: Assistant Professor at the College of Natural
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We had a great time helping with the Wonderful Water Half Marathon, 5K, & Kids Fun Run this past weekend! We owe a big THANK YOU to our friends from the Wonderful Water Run, Stevens Point, WI for selecting NCCT as a beneficiary of the race proceeds! The Wonderful Water Run is committed to gathering
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On September 28, 2023 the North Central Conservancy Trust hosted its Annual Harvest Dinner at the Bukolt Park Lodge in Stevens Point. It was a successful evening! Thank you to everyone to attended and supported. The Major Sponsor of this year’s Harvest Dinner was Great Northern Distilling. It was an honor to recognize NCCT’s long-time
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NCCT is thrilled to have been name the beneficiary of this year’s Wonderful Water Run in Stevens Point, WI! This is the third ever Wonderful Water Run. In addition to running, the focus of this event is to gather community in support of the protection of Central Wisconsin’s groundwater. We are excited to be involved!
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Happy Wisconsin Women in Conservation Week! We are excited to help spread the word that Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed July 10-16 Wisconsin Women in Conservation Week – a week meant to celebrate the awesome women who are working to help protect natural resources in the state. Celebrate on Tuesday, July 11 with Wisconsin Women in
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NCCT is lucky to have great partners like the Tomorrow River Chapter of Pheasants Forever that support our conservation mission! In February, NCCT put a request in the e-news for a spring donation wish list item: a Stihl brush saw. Tomorrow River Chapter – Pheasants Forever quickly answered our request and offered to purchase the
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It’s official: the new dock on Bukolt Island is officially in place and ready for use! After months of preparations, measuring, planning, building, transporting, and waiting for good weather, our friends from Prime W.A.T.E.R. Anglers were able to finish installing the new dock on Bukolt Island last weekend! We owe an enormous THANK YOU to
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North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) is pleased to announce an internship opportunity from August through December 2023. Details and information about how to apply can be found here: https://www.ncctwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NCCT-Land-Protection-Assistant-Internship_PD_2023_Fall.pdf If interested, please apply by May 8, 2023
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New in 2023: NCCT’s Annual Fund! The Annual Fund is made up of the different giving programs that together support NCCT’s mission. NCCT’s members – individuals like you – are the core of the Annual Fund! Together, we have protected 4,958 acres of land in Central Wisconsin (and counting). With your continued support, we are poised
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North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) is pleased to announce it is applying for national accreditation through the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission. A public comment period is now open. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Land Trust
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NCCT’s April E-News is now available! Click here to view it in your browser. If you haven’t already, sign up to receive NCCT’s E-News here. It’s the best way to stay up to date with NCCT’s activities, events, volunteer opportunities, and more!
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With a heavy heart, NCCT announces the passing of Barbara Curwen, conservation easement landowner and friend to her community. We extend our sincerest condolences to Barbara’s family. Former NCCT President and neighbor to Barbara, Alan Haney, prepared the following in her memory: Barbara Curwen was not only a friend to all who were fortunate enough
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NCCT’s February E-News is now available! Click here to view it in your browser. If you haven’t already, sign up to receive NCCT’s E-News here. It’s the best way to stay up to date with NCCT’s activities, events, volunteer opportunities, and more!
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We owe special thanks to Roger Zimmermann for donating 80 of his handmade wooden acorn boxes to be used as thank you gifts for supporters of NCCT’s 2022 year-end fundraiser! This is an incredibly creative, unique, and generous way to support the organization. Thank you, Roger! When asked about his reason for supporting NCCT in
NCCT is excited to have been selected as the February recipient of 1% Fridays at the Stevens Point Area Co-op! Each month on Fridays the Co-op donates 1% of sales with customer bag/donation credits to a different organization in the area, selected by their membership. NCCT is grateful to have been selected as a recipient
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THANK YOU for giving NCCT a powerful start in 2023! You helped raise more than $12,000 during NCCT’s 2022 year-end fundraiser to support land and water protection in Central Wisconsin. Your donation will provide resources to support work on new land protection projects and conservation easements, land and property stewardship, habitat restoration, annual property monitoring,
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Happy New Year from NCCT! Thank you for another great year of conserving the natural heritage of Central Wisconsin through the protection of land. Since NCCT was established in 1996, you have helped to protect a total of 4,958 acres of land in NCCT’s eight-county service area. That is something to be proud of! Here are
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The North Central Conservancy Trust’s Spring 2022 Newsletter (Vol. 21, No. 1) and 2021 Annual Report is now available to view online:https://www.ncctwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NCCT-Autumn-2022.pdf If you would like a paper copy sent to you in the mail, please consider becoming a member of NCCT, and contact Becky at outreachncct@gmail.com. Special thanks to Lora Hagen and Spectra Print
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Today is Giving Tuesday! Show your support for land protection in Central Wisconsin with a donation to NCCT to celebrate this day of global generosity. Go to www.ncctwi.org/donate and join us as we work together to conserve the natural heritage of Central Wisconsin through the protection of land!Beginning TODAY through the end of the year,
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