FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS:

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:

Bayfield Regional Conservancy
The Bayfield Regional Conservancy permanently protects natural areas, forests and farms, wild and scenic areas in the northwoods of Wisconsin. The Bayfield Regional Conservancy is a locally-based, non-profit land trust that works in Bayfield, Ashland, Sawyer and Douglas Counties. It preserves and protects land through land acquisition, conservation easements and partnerships. There are no membership fees, as the organization is based solely on individual donations. Visit their website for further information.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

BeSmart Waste Reduction Coalition
The BeSmart organization aims to inform Wisconsin residents on how reduce, reuse and recycle. It offers a variety of ways for Wisconsin residents to cut down on waste. Visit their website for further information at http://www.besmart.org/.

Relevant Issues: Recycling

Caledonia Conservancy
This organization is a trust that protects recreational trails and open land in the Caledonia area, just south of Milwaukee. There is no specific membership fee, but donations are accepted and fundraising is a big part of this organization. It is run by a board of directors and several committees. The group is currently working with land owners and developers in an effort to conserve and expand the trails that used to be the traditional path from Milwaukee to Chicago. For more information, go to: www.caledoniaconservancy.org.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation
The CLCF is dedicated to protecting wetlands and woodlands in Washington County. There are many sponsored events such as the Snowshoe Shuffle, Adopt-a-Tree, and annual meetings. This group functions because of its volunteers who run meetings and participate in conservation programs. For more information, visit the CLCF's website at www.clcf.info.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Development and Sprawl, Water Issues

Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund
Located in Kenosha County this Fund seeks to preserve the Chiwaukee Prairie which is home to dozens of rare Wisconsin plant species and promote conservation education. Guided tours are avaliable. Membership requires a ten dollar annual donation.
More information go to http://www.chiwaukee.org/join.htm

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Clean Water Action Council
The Clean Water Action Council is a non-profit citizen organization, founded in 1985, working to protect public health and the environment in Northeast Wisconsin. It works to increase public awareness of the many threats to water quality, and to build support for improved management. You can contact the Council at their website.

Relevant Issues: Lake Michigan, Water Issues

Couderay Waters Regional Land Trust
The Couderay Waters Regional Land Trust (CWRLT) is a nonprofitland conservation organization that works with landowners in the Northwest Wisconsin region to protect and preserve the natural resources of their property. Further information can be found at their website www.cwrlt.org.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Door County Land Trust
This is a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting the lands that add to the scenic beauty, open space, and ecological integrity of Door County. The organization protects lands by working with private landowners who donate some or all of their development rights through a conservation easement agreement, by accepting donations of land, and by selectively purchasing properties. The Door County Land Trust gets 100% of its funding via membership fees and donations. There are many different one-year membership levels available, starting at $35 and going over $5000. For more information, visit www.doorcountylandtrust.org.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Driftless Land Conservatory
The Driftless Land Conservatory is dedicated to the environmental health of the land known as the Driftless Area, which spreads across four states in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The Driftless Land Conservatory is an active network of informed citizens working together on projects directed on natural resource conservation and sustainable rural development. For more information, go to: www.driftlesslandinitiative.org

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers
Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers Organization is dedicated to preserving and protecting the rivers in the surrounding Milwaukee area. Information on particular initiatives and policies can be found on their website.

Relevant Issues: Green Incentives for Cities, State Parks, Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Water Issues

Fox Cities Greenways
Fox Cities Greenways is a non-profit organization that is an advocate for trail and greenway development in Wisconsin. The organization is funded through donations and membership fees, further information can be found on their website.

Relevant Issues: Development and Sprawl

Fox Valley Group
The Fox Valley Group of Sierra Club is a regional unit of the Sierra Club in northeastern Wisconsin. The group is concerned with protecting the natural environment and protecting our natural heritage by joining in political action. Membership is open to everyone, and all meetings and activities are open to the public. For more information, visit their website at wisconsin.sierraclub.org/foxvalley/

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Geneva Lake Conservancy
The Geneva Lake Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of lands in Walworth County, Wisconsin. For more information visit their website.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Development and Sprawl

Glacial Lakes Conservancy
The Glacial Lakes Conservancy works with its partners, government officials, businesses, and the community to help preserve and protect Lake Michigan. For further details on the organizations efforts visit their website.

Relevant Issues: Lake Michigan

The Great Waters Group
The Great Waters Group is a Wisconsin Chapter of the Serria Club amd serves members in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, & Waukesha counties. Memebrs vouunteer to promote environmental sustainability by taking action on local issues and educating others to understand the issues and opportunities available to make informed decisions that will better protect our shared environment. Membership fees start at $25. More information available at http://www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org/gwg/

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation
This group is a volunteer and member-based non-profit organization that seeks to protect and maintain the Ice Age Trail which is a thousand mile footpath located entirely in Wisconsin. Membership packages range from $25 to $500. For more information visit www.iceagetrail.org

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Kenosha/Racine Land Trust
The mission of the Kenosha/Racine Land Trust is to protect open space and natural areas in Kenosha and Racine Counties for the benefit of current and future generations. For additional information please visit them at their website http://www.krlt.org/

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Lake Michigan, Green Incentives for Cities, Return of Bears, Moose & Wolves

Kettle Moraine Land Trust
Formerly known as the Lauderdale Lakes Conservancy, this land trust has expanded to preserve the Kettle Moraine Lakes area. This nonprofit organization owns Island Woods, a 40-acre peninsula located between Green and Middle Lakes. The land trust's ongoing mission is to bring Island Woods to its natural, pre-settlement state. In addition, the group works to preserve farmland and open space, and hosts educational workshops about the area. For more information, go to: http://www.kmlandtrust.org/

Relevant Issues: Water Issues, Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Kinnickinnic Land Trust
The Kinninkinnic Land Trust is a local land trust that is dedicated to the preservation of the Kinninkinnic River in western Wisconsin. Practice and policy information can be found at their website www.kinniriver.org

Relevant Issues: Water Issues

Land Trust Of Walworth County
Land Trust of Walworth County is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and protect significant natural areas, farmlands and environmental corridors. Their website provides additional information, www.landtrustofwalco.org

Relevant Issues:Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats,Development and Sprawl

Mississippi Valley Conservancy
The Mississippi Valley Conservancy is a nonprofit organization located in LaCrosse, WI. Since it was founded in 1997, the conservancy has protected over 6,800 acres in seven counties along the Mississippi River. For more information, go to: http://www.mississippivalleyconservancy.org/

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Water Issues

The Nature Conservancy: Wisconsin Chapter
The Nature Conservancy is a global nonprofit organization whose land protection spans across 50 states and in 31 countries. The organization works to conserve natural land and water for people and nature. The Wisconsin Chapter has protected over 140,600 acres of land since it was founded in 1960. There are five Wisconsin offices working to target threatened land that needs urgent protection. For more information and volunteer opportunites, go to: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/wisconsin/

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Northeastern Wisconsin Land Trust
The Northeastern Wisconsin Land Trust was founded in 1996 in order to protect the quality of life in the land that has created Wisconsin's heritage. The Northeasten Wisconsin Land Trust works with landowners to create voluntary conservation areas and currently has protected over 1700 acres of land in 13 conservatories! For more information, go to: http://www.newlt.org/

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

The Northwoods Land Trust
Northwoods is a tax exempt conservation organization headquarted in Eagle River. The NWLT works with private owners to provide long-term stewardship of the protected land so the resource values are preserved in accordance with the landowner's wishes. More information available at http://www.northwoodslandtrust.org/

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust
This tax exempt group seeks to conserve land and water resources of Ozaukee and Washington counties through education and outreach in one of teh fastest growing regions in Wisconsin. Since 1992 2300 acres of forest and wetlands have been perserved by the trust. For more information visit their website at http://www.owlt.org/mission.htm

Revelant Issues: Consevation of Wildlife and Habitats, Water Issues

The Park People, Inc., Friends of Milwaukee County Parks
The Park People, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of open green space and the integrity of the Milwaukee County Park System, in order to serve present and future generations. For more information, go to: www.parkpeople.org

Relevant Issues: Lake Michigan, Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, State Parks, Hunting, Invasive Species

The Prairie Enthusiasts
This group's goal is to protect and preserve the endangered prairies in the Midwest. Educational events, inventory and protection, and management and restoration are the main areas of focus. It is a non-profit organization that is active in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Volunteers are welcome, as well as new members. There are many different membership options with fees ranging from $15 - $5,000. For more information go to http://www.theprairieenthusiasts.org/.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

River Alliance of Wisconsin
The River Alliance is an organization that advocates for the protection, enhancement, and restoration of Wisconsin's rivers and watersheds. It fulfills its mission through on-the-ground projects, advocating certain water protection policies, educating citizens about Wisconsin's northern rivers, and supporting local river and watershed protection groups. It has over 3200 individual, organizational, and business members. Joining is easy and can be done via the organization's website www.wisconsinrivers.org.

Relevant Issues: Water Issues

Safari Club International
This organization promotes hunting rights and conservation around the world. Their goal is to promote a positive image of hunters through outreach programs and wildlife conservation. They have members in over 100 countries, but the most support comes from members in the United States. The membership fee is $55 for a year, or 3-year and lifetime memberships are available. The Safari Club recognizes two Members of Congress every year at their annual convention. This year Rep. Putnam (R-FL) and Rep. Thompson (D-CA) were honored.
For more information go to www.safariclub.org

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Its mission is to explore and protect the wild places of the earth, to practice and promote responsible uses of resources, and to educate individuals to protect the environment. There are more than 1.3 million members involved with the Sierra Club. Although it is a national organization, the Sierra Club has many different chapters within Wisconsin and the other states. Be sure to check out the Wisconsin page for more information about events in your area. Along with living its mission, the Sierra Club is also known for endorsing congressional candidates during election time. For the 2008 election, the Club has endorsed five different congressional members/candidates: Tammy Baldwin, Ron Kind, Gwen Moore, David Obey, and Steve Kagen.
For more information visit www.sierraclub.org.

Relevant Issues: Recycling, Development and Sprawl, Green Incentives, Climate Change, Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, State Parks

Sierra Club: Four Lakes Group
The Sierra Club is an international environmental group based in San Francisco, CA. The Four Lakes Group is the local chapter for the citizens of Dane, Sauk, Columbia, Juneau, Adams, Richland, Iowa, Grant, Rock, Green, Crawford, Jefferson and Lafayette counties and the city of Whitewater in Walworth County. The group has an active conservation agenda that focuses on water quality, recycling, sprawl reduction, transportation and smart growth. The club is active in local elections and finding quality leaders committed to environmental conservation. In addition, the club engages in many recreational activities such as hiking, camping, biking trips and potluck dinners. For more information, go to: http://www.4lakes.org/about.htm

Relevant Issues: Water Issues, Recycling, Development and Sprawl, Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Green Incentives

Southeast Gateway Group
The southeast Gatway Group is a Wisconsin chapter of the Serria Club serving Kenosha, Racine & Walworth counties. The Club is a democratically structured organization that requires the regular exchange of views on policy and priorities from its grassroots membership in order to function effectively. For membership or volunteer oppertunities visit their website at http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/segg/

Relevant Issues: Environmental Policies For Southeast Wisconsin

Sustain Dane
This group is dedicated to creating sustainable communities in the Madison area. It is a non-profit organization that depends heavily on volunteers for their many projects and events, including the Rain Barrel Project that aims to clean up Dane county's waterways. Anyone can get involved by volunteering, donating, joining the listserv, or interning. For more information, go to http://www.sustaindane.org/.

Relevant Issues: Water Issues, Green Incentives

Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education
The WAEE is a non-profit organization composed of teachers, youth leaders, professionals, and naturalist dedicated to educating of all people about the natural environment. Located at UW Stevens Point, the organization sponsors numerous conferences and workshops across the state to promote networking opportunities and professional growth. The group offers different levels of membership including: individual, student, corporate, and family memberships. Prices range from $15 for students to $350 dollars for a lifetime membership. Visit their website: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/ for further details and membership applications.


Relevant Issues: Environmental Education


Relevant Issues: Education on Environmental Issues

Wisconsin Audubon Council:
The Wisconsin Audubon Council promotes, fosters and encourages the conservation, preservation and study of all wildlife, plants, soil, water, air and other natural resources for the benefit of nature and society. In furtherance of those goals we work to combine the efforts of our member organizations in any pursuits as may be a part of the stated purpose of the National Audubon Society. Their are sixteen member organizations to this council that is chaired by President Randy Korb. Further information on members and the organization's efforts can be found on their website http://wisconsinaudubon.org/wisconsinaudubon/.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Lake Michigan, Development and Sprawl, Return of Bears, Moose & Wolves, State Parks, Hunting, Invasive Species

Members of the Council:
Aldo Leopold Audubon Society (Stevens Point) Website
Chappee Rapids Audubon Society (Marinette) Website
Chequamegon Audubon Society (Ashland)
Coulee Region Audubon Society (LaCrosse) Website
Fond du Lac County Audubon Society (Fond du Lac) Website
Friends of Hunt Hill Sanctuary (Sarona) Website
Green Rock Audubon Society (Beloit)
Hoy Audubon Society (Racine) Website
Lakeland Audubon Society (Lake Geneva)
Madison Audubon Society (Madison) Website
Milwaukee Audubon Society (Milwaukee) Website
Northeastern WI Audubon Society (Green Bay) Website
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (Milwaukee) Website
Sheboygan County Audubon Society (Sheboygan)
Winnebago Audubon Society (Oshkosh) Website
Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society (West Allis) Website

Wisconsin Environment:
This is a Wisconsin based organization that focuses its agenda on global warming solutions, clean water, new energy solutions, preserving Wisconsin, and clean air. The organization looks to make changes through the State Legislature and State funding. More information regarding this organization can be found on its website http://wisconsinenvironment.org.

Relevant Issues: Climate Change, Water Issues, Wind Energy, Ethanol, Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Wisconsin Resources Protection Council
Founded in 1982 in help counter the lack of information about the effects of large-scale metallic sulfide mining, this group strives to educate the public about the consequences of allowing international mining corporations to develop a new mining district in northern Wisconsin.
Membership fees are $15, except for seniors and low-income individuals ($5).
For more information go to www.wrpc.net.

Relevant Issues: Mining, Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Wisconsin Wetlands Association:
The Wisconsin Wetlands Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy. There are currently 1500 members from Wisconsin and 26 other states who are actively involved with the group.
The Association relies heavily on donations (about 30% of the budget comes from donations).
There are 6 different levels of membership: student $15; $30; $50; $100; $250; $500
For more information go to www.wisconsinwetlands.org or call (608)250-9971.

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Species, Water Issues

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
This group has a dual mission to engage in conservation education and to advocate for sound conservation policy. It puts its main focus on protection of fish and wildlife as well as their habitats. The group also teaches different skills including hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreational pursuits.
Members can join for $25, $50, $100, $250, or $500 levels. The higher levels provide members with more added benefits.
Call toll-free 1-800-897-4161 to join.
For more information go to www.wiwf.org/index.htm

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Hunting, Return of Bears, Moose, and Wolves