We have exciting news to share! Over the past year, Groundswell Conservancy quietly launched a campaign to strengthen our land protection work. Demand for conservation in Dane County and across south-central Wisconsin has never been higher. We knew we needed more staff capacity to respond to opportunities and protect land before it’s lost to development.
Thanks to a $40,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation and generous support from private donors, that campaign was a success. Together, we raised $250,000 to fund a new Land Protection Manager position for the next three years. This role will help us move more quickly on conservation projects, and work more closely with communities and partners across the region.
Since our founding 42 years ago, Groundswell has protected nearly 15,000 acres of farmland, natural areas, and water resources. Adding a Land Protection Manager will allow us to take on more projects, support equitable access to farmland through our Buy-Protect-Sell+ program, and help Dane County and other municipalities meet their conservation goals.
We’re also excited to share that we’re now hiring for this new position. If you or someone you know is passionate about protecting land and water in our region, we encourage you to visit the Careers page on our website to learn more and apply.
Thanks goes to Madison Community Foundation and the following donors for supporting this campaign:
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Joan Braune & Tod Highsmith
Dave Drapac
Bob & Gail Green
Cate & John Harrington
Susan Hunt & Karl Gutknecht
Dr. Patrick & Linda McKenna
Jo & Herman Tucker
Pat Wende
Read more about the Land Protection Manager campaign in this press release.