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Grants supported through your membership with the Foundation
When you become a member of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, you join a conservation community of about 5,000 members who share a passion for protecting Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Your membership makes our state a better place to live, now and in the future.
2024 grants for conservation
In 2024, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin granted $1,000,676 to support 228 conservation and environmental education projects to 133 unique organizations across the state.
Explore our interactive StoryMap and blog post to learn more about the conservation projects our members, conservation partners, and supporters made possible.
Stories of Change
Tiny spiny water flea, big threat
The spiny water flea’s tiny size leads to large threats to Wisconsin lakes. Learn how to protect our waters from spiny water flea.
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Fledgling conservationists join the Great Wisconsin Birdathon
Helen Holtz, Land Management Director at WCLC, is empowering fledgling conservationists through the Great Wisconsin Birdathon.
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Welcome to the Foundation, Marie!
Join us in welcoming Marie Jensen, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s new Conservation Program Specialist!
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Banner photo by Elizabeth Wilson