Wisconsin's Land Legacy

DNR is proud to announce the publication of The Wisconsin Land Legacy Report. With hundreds off stunning maps, photos, graphs and text, the report describes the special places in Wisconsin that will be critical to meet conservation and recreation needs for the next fifty years. Identified over a three-year process involving the public, non-profit organizations, and natural resource professionals, these Legacy Places are, collectively, what "makes Wisconsin Wisconsin."

Key Highlights

• Identify places critical to meet conservation and outdoor recreation needs.
• 50 year time frame.
• Public involved throughout 3-year study process.
• Report identifies and describes:
  • 229 Legacy Places
  • 8 Statewide Needs and Resources
• Report is an educational resource, not a regulatory document.
• Useful for citizens, local governments, non-profit groups, planners, and others interested in conservation issues.
• 250 pages, full color, 11"x17"
• Available for $15 plus tax.

Questions, Comments, and Ideas

If you have questions, comments, ideas or would like to be added to a mailing list to receive information about the implementation of the Land Legacy Report, contact us at:

Ordering a copy of the Wisconsin Land Legacy Report

The full report (Publication number LF–040–2006) is available for $15 plus tax at your local DNR Service Center or can be ordered through the state's Document Sales Office at 800.362.7253. The Document Sales Office charges an additional $8 for shipping and handling, plus tax, and accepts Visa and MasterCard.

The Wisconsin Land Legacy Report receives awards:

• The 2006 Wisconsin Distinguished Document Award [exit DNR] from the Wisconsin Library Association, Inc.
• The 2006 Scenic Beauty Award [exit DNR] from the Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin, Inc.

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