The new parking lot and interpretive sign are installed at NCCT’s Suszko Ridge Property, thanks to grant support from our friends at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin! The property is open to the public during daylight hours and we welcome everyone to visit and explore this special place. The property is located in Waushara […]
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On Wednesday, July 17th NCCT had the incredible opportunity to join our partners to honor Dr. Bob Freckmann with the 2024 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award! The Award was presented by Gathering Waters as part of their annual Land Conservation Leadership Award series. The ceremony took place at Schmeeckle Reserve, with around 100 people
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NCCT was selected as a recipient for a Waushara County Community Grant from the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin during the spring 2024 grant cycle! With the support of CFCWI, we will be installing a small parking area at our Suszko Ridge Preserve near Wautoma to provide safer community access to the property. We are
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We are thrilled to share that Gathering Waters recently announced the 2024 Land Conservation Leadership Awards and Dr. Robert (Bob) Freckmann has been named as the recipient of this year’s Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award! Congratulations to Bob on this incredibly deserving award!! Bob’s contributions to conservation in Wisconsin are extensive. As an
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This week, NCCT’s internship program was featured in a UW-Stevens Point, Point of U article about pathways to careers in land conservation! Current intern, Morgan Goff, and Fall 2023 intern, Nicole Tennies, were interviewed for the article and talked about their experiences. Since 2021, NCCT has been fortunate to work with four fantastic UW-Stevens Point
North Central Conservancy Trust Earns National Accreditation: Recognized for Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence STEVENS POINT, WI, FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) began 30 years ago when conservation-minded central Wisconsinites from Wausau and Stevens Point worked together to form a land trust: a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to
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We are excited to launch NCCT’s new online gift shop! Show your support for land and water protection in Central Wisconsin with NCCT spiritwear. NCCT has partnered with AE Designs in Mosinee to offer made to order t-shits, long-sleeves, and fleece zip-ups decorated with our logo. We also have a selection of merch to order directly
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Stop in on Fridays at the Stevens Point Area Co-op this month to support NCCT! Each Friday, the Co-op donates 1% of their sales and customer reusable bag donation credits to a different organization. NCCT was selected for February. Thank you to the Co-op!
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North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) seeks a 2024 spring semester student intern to work with our team as Land Protection Assistant! Title: Land Protection Assistant – InternshipSupervisor(s): NCCT Executive Director & Outreach CoordinatorOffice Location: Stevens Point, WisconsinCompensation: $13/hour for 15 to 20 hours/weekDuration: 15 weeks total during the months of January 2024 – May 2024Application
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We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to amplify your impact! NCCT received a generous $2,500 pledge from an anonymous donor! From now through Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023, every dollar you donate (up to $2,500) will be matched, doubling the power of your generosity. Your contribution will support double the impact on land protection
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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