Gathering Waters

Recently, Gathering Waters was honored to accept a Passenger Pigeon Award from the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology - WSO at their annual convention, recognizing our advocacy work to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

WSO has championed bird conservation in Wisconsin since 1939, and this recognition means a great deal to our team. Protecting land protects birds, wildlife, and the places we all love!

Thank you, WSO. Onward!

The first weekend every June is the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Free Fun Weekend!

On June 6-7, 2026, you can experience it all for free because state park admission fees, fishing licenses, and trail passes are waived.

This is a great opportunity to explore a new place or try a new activity!

Learn more here: dnr.wisconsin.gov/adventure/freefun

Good news for the North Country National Scenic Trail! The National Park Service acquired 213 acres in Iron County this spring from the Trust for Public Land. The purchase means about 3 miles of trail will be routed off the road in a more scenic area.

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Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail The National Park Service recently purchased more than 200 acres for the country’s longest national scenic trail along the south shore of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin.