The Prairie Enthusiasts
Overview
Our Mission
We seek to ensure the perpetuation and recovery of prairie, oak savanna, and other associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, management, restoration, and education. In doing so, we strive to work openly and cooperatively with private landowners and other private and public conservation groups.
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 2Part Time Staff: 15
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Illinois | Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dunn, Eau Claire, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Richland, Rock, Sauk, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon |
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 368 | 157 | 65 | 146 |
| Wisconsin | 2,888 | 1,734 | 1,009 | 144 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.
The Prairie Enthusiasts
PO Box 824
Viroqua, WI 54665-0824
Contact Information
Phone: (608) 638-1873
Email: executivedirector@theprairieenthusiasts.org
Website
History
Founded in: 1987
Alliance member since: 1995
This organization has adopted the 2017 Standards & Practices
This organization has adopted the 2004 Standards & Practices
