Private Land Protection
Conservation Easements
27 privately-owned properties permanently protected from development across Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Calumet, and Kewaunee counties.
Voluntary Agreement
Landowners choose to place an easement on their property — it's never forced. They continue to own and use their land.
Permanent Protection
The easement runs with the land forever. Even when the property is sold or inherited, the protections remain in place.
Annual Monitoring
GLC staff visit each easement property annually to ensure the conservation terms are being upheld.
Protected Properties
Each property below is permanently protected through a conservation easement held by Glacial Lakes Conservancy.
Allan Voskuil Wildlife Preserve
A wildlife preserve permanently protected through a conservation easement, safeguarding habitat for native wildlife species.
Ann Knauf Trust - Summers
Protected farmland and natural areas held in trust, preserving the agricultural and ecological character of the property.
Birchwood Lake Nature Preserve
A lakeside nature preserve protecting shoreline habitat, forest, and the ecological integrity of Birchwood Lake.
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes
Ecologically significant land owned by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, permanently protected through a conservation easement.
Dick Conservation
A conservation property protecting natural habitat and open space in eastern Wisconsin.
Drohman Manitou Maples
Named for its distinctive maple trees, this property protects a beautiful woodland landscape through a conservation easement.
Elsner Wild 80
An 80-acre wild property permanently protected, preserving natural habitat and open land from development.
Flood
A conservation easement property protecting natural floodplain and wetland habitat in eastern Wisconsin.
Gooseville Creek Preserve
A creek corridor preserve protecting water quality, riparian habitat, and the natural character of Gooseville Creek.
Iwen Conservation
A conservation easement protecting natural lands and open space, preserving the ecological values of this property.
Joe & Rita's Acres
A beloved family property permanently protected through a conservation easement, preserving its natural character for future generations.
Knier
A conservation easement property protecting natural habitat and agricultural land in eastern Wisconsin.
Kudek's Garlic Farm
A unique working farm permanently protected through a conservation easement, preserving both agricultural heritage and natural features.
Leach Trust
Trust-held land permanently protected through a conservation easement, preserving natural and open space values.
Marsh Haven
A marsh and wetland property providing critical habitat for waterfowl and wetland wildlife, permanently protected.
Masiak Farm
A working farm landscape permanently protected through a conservation easement, preserving agricultural land and natural features.
Misty Valley Farm
A scenic valley farm property permanently protected, preserving the pastoral landscape and natural character of this beautiful property.
Northup Bella Terra
"Beautiful land" — this property lives up to its name, permanently protected to preserve its scenic and ecological values.
Old Red Mill Farm
A historic farm property with deep roots in the local landscape, permanently protected through a conservation easement.
Point Elkhart
A shoreline point property protecting critical lakeshore habitat and scenic views along the Lake Michigan coast.
Rudy
A conservation easement property protecting natural lands and open space in eastern Wisconsin.
Sharpe's Condo Recreational Parcel
A recreational parcel permanently protected through a conservation easement, preserving open space and natural features.
Sheboygan Bay Crescent
A crescent-shaped property along Sheboygan Bay, permanently protecting shoreline habitat and scenic bay views.
Stone Fence Haven
A haven of natural beauty defined by historic stone fences, permanently protected to preserve its unique character and habitat.
Turtle Springs Farm
A spring-fed farm property permanently protected, preserving both the agricultural heritage and the natural springs that define this land.
Willows at Cascade
A property near Cascade featuring willow-lined waterways and natural habitat, permanently protected through a conservation easement.
Windway
A conservation easement property protecting natural lands and open space, preserving the windswept character of this eastern Wisconsin landscape.
Interested in Protecting Your Land?
If you own ecologically significant property, a conservation easement may be the right tool to protect it — while keeping it in your family. Contact us to learn more.