Wisconsin’s Big Conservation Win | Madison News

Ducks Unlimited and Groundswell Conservancy just pulled off one of Wisconsin’s biggest conservation wins—securing nearly 2,000 acres of prime farmland in Rock County, right next to the Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area. Using a mix of federal grants, private donations, and funds from the now-defunct Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, they’ve preserved vital floodplain forests along the Sugar River. These ecosystems are critical for native species, water quality, and groundwater recharge. Restoration is underway with controlled burns, after which the Wisconsin DNR will manage and open it to the public—proof that collaboration can deliver big, lasting environmental impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d886aaf4c468264