Groundswell Conservancy launched a campaign to strengthen its land protection work, raising $250,000 to fund a new land protection manager position for the next three years.
“Demand for conservation in Dane County and across south-central Wisconsin has never been higher,” the organization said in a statement. “We knew we needed more staff capacity to respond to opportunities and protect land before it’s lost to development.”
Groundswell Conservancy received a $40,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation and the rest from private donors.
The role will help Groundswell move more quickly on conservation projects and work more closely with communities and partners across the region.
Since its founding 42 years ago, Groundswell has protected nearly 15,000 acres of farmland, natural areas and water resources, it said in a statement.
“Adding a Land Protection Manager will allow us to take on more projects, support equitable access to farmland through our Buy-Protect-Sell+ program and help Dane County and other municipalities meet their conservation goals.”
Groundswell is now hiring for the position.
