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Celebrating 30 Years of NCCT! Read More »

In 1994, the City of Wausau proposed the construction of a new municipal sewer line that would have run through 21 acres of forested property owned by D.J. and Mary Clare Freeman. Like many of you, the Freemans loved their land and wanted to protect it from degradation. With support from their neighbor, Jane Raymond-Wood,

Please give a warm welcome to our newest NCCT Board Member, Pat McMurtrie!

Please give a warm welcome to our newest NCCT Board Member, Pat McMurtrie! Read More »

We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the NCCT Board of Directors, Pat McMurtrie. Pat is very familiar with NCCT, as she has been serving on the NCCT Public Relations Committee since summer 2021, on the NCCT Fundraising Action Team since November 2022. Pat McMurtrie joined Gathering Waters in 2018 as its first

Check your trees! Heterobasidion Root Disease!

Check your trees! Heterobasidion Root Disease! Read More »

Heterobasidion Root Disease (HRD), once called annosum root rot, is a disease that affects conifers in 30 Wisconsin counties. It most commonly affects red and white pine plantations, but a lot of tree species can be hosts of HRD. This disease can be very detrimental to conifer populations, as it can cause reduced height and

NCCT Publishes Fall 2024 Newsletter

NCCT Publishes Fall 2024 Newsletter Read More »

North Central Conservancy Trust’s Autumn 2024 Newsletter (Vol. 23, No. 2) is now available to view online! Click here to view online. 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

Christmas Tree Partnership with Solin Tree Farm

Christmas Tree Partnership with Solin Tree Farm Read More »

Wondering where you will get your Christmas tree for this holiday season? Look no further! Visit the Central Rivers Farmshed to purchase a tree from Solin Tree Farm! Their trees are grown without pesticides, fertilizers, or artificial colors. A portion of the sales will be donated to NCCT this year! Thank you so much to

New Parking Lot and Informational Sign at Suszko Ridge Preserve

New Parking Lot and Informational Sign at Suszko Ridge Preserve Read More »

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

Dr. Bob Freckmann Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Gathering Waters

Dr. Bob Freckmann Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Gathering Waters Read More »

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

Community Access for the Suszko Ridge Preserve

Community Access for the Suszko Ridge Preserve Read More »

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

Bob Freckmann to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Gathering Waters

Bob Freckmann to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Gathering Waters Read More »

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

NCCT and Interns Featured in UW-Stevens Point, Point of U Article About Careers in Conservation

NCCT and Interns Featured in UW-Stevens Point, Point of U Article About Careers in Conservation Read More »

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

NCCT AWARDED NATIONAL ACCREDITATION!

NCCT AWARDED NATIONAL ACCREDITATION! Read More »

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

Gift Shop Now Open!

Gift Shop Now Open! Read More »

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

NCCT 1% Friday this February at the Coop!

NCCT 1% Friday this February at the Coop! Read More »

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!

Join our Team! Now Hiring for 2024 Spring Student Internship

Join our Team! Now Hiring for 2024 Spring Student Internship Read More »

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

$2,500 Match Challenge! Now through November 28th, Donate Today to help NCCT meet the goal!

$2,500 Match Challenge! Now through November 28th, Donate Today to help NCCT meet the goal! Read More »

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

NCCT SIGNS CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROTECTING 240 ACRES, OVER 5,000 ACRES NOW PERMANENTLY PROTECTED!

NCCT SIGNS CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROTECTING 240 ACRES, OVER 5,000 ACRES NOW PERMANENTLY PROTECTED! Read More »

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

Introducing NCCT’s New Board Members!

Introducing NCCT’s New Board Members! Read More »

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

Thank You, Wonderful Water Run!