Episode 20

"Protecting special places forever" is the mission statement of Groundswell Conservancy, a local nonprofit focused on land conservation. Join host Rose Daily and guest BJ Byers to learn how land is selected for conservation, what happens after acquisition, and how community members can get involved in land restoration. 

Groundswell Conservancy

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Episode 20

Episode Highlights

  • Why a lot of acquired land is donated to the DNR for management
  • What land is worth conserving?
  • Conservation easement - buying the development rights to a property
  • Groundswell Conservancy owns or manages approximately 100 conservation easements
  • Involving community members in land restoration through prairie plantings

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