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"We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect."
∞ Aldo Leopold

Jill Potosnyak receives the Owen Gromme print door prize from Roy Gromme at the KMLT Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting Highlights

Guests to the Kettle Moraine Land Trust's June 14th annual meeting were treated to presentations by Roy Gromme and UW-Madison Professor Stanley Temple.

Roy Gromme, son of wildlife artist Owen Gromme, spoke about his father's very interesting life and art.

Stanley Temple is the Beers-Bascom Professor Emeritus in Conservation in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Ecology at UW-Madison, a position once held by Aldo Leopold. Prof. Temple described how Aldo Leopold developed and refined his beliefs on conservation throughout his career.

Prof. Stanley Temple speaking to the audience at the KMLT Annual Meeting on June 14, 2008.

KMLT gets Grant to Promote Conservation Subdivisions

The Donnelley Foundation has awarded KMLT $22,000 to promote the use of conservation subdivisions throughout Walworth County. The grant will be used to educate the public about value of conservation development design in preserving natural resources and the rural character of Walworth County. Learn more.

Wisconsin Farmland Preservation gets a Boost

Gathering Waters Conservancy will provide support for the American Farmland Trust's farmland conservation initiative in Wisconsin.
See Gathering Waters

KMLT Prepares for National Accreditation

The Kettle Moraine Land Trust has started to review all of its policies and procedures to prepare for national accreditation. Accreditation recognizes organizations for meeting national standards for excellence, upholding the public trust and ensuring that conservation efforts are permanent. KMLT is hoping to be ready to apply for accreditation by 2010.
See: Land Trust Accreditation

Invasive Species

Invasive species are expensive. They increase our electric utility energy prices and taxes, and they have a negative impact on recreation and our environment. Learn how to prevent the spread of inasive species.
See: WDNR IPAW WAL