PROTECTING WISCONSIN HABITAT
STARTS WITH AWARENESS
A Wings Over Wisconsin Guide to
Understanding and Fighting
Invasive Species
PROTECTING WISCONSIN HABITAT
STARTS WITH AWARENESS
Wisconsin's wetlands, marshlands, prairies, forests, lakes, and rivers are more than beautiful places on the landscape. They provide food, shelter, nesting cover, clean water, flood protection, and outdoor opportunities for wildlife and people.
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Invasive species such as Phragmites, Purple Loosestrife, Reed Canary Grass, Buckhorn, Garlic Mustard, Japanese Knotweed, Spotted Knapweed, Wild Parsnip, Eurasian Watermifoil, and Zebra Mussels threaten Wisconsin's natural areas. When left unmanaged, they crowd out native plans, reduce wildlife habitat, limit access, damage water quality, increase restoration costs, and make it harder for future generations to enjoy the outdoors.
HOW WINGS OVER WISCONSIN CONSERVES
Wings Over Wisconsin is a 100% volunteer conservation organization. Since 1980, our chapters and members have worked to protect habitat, support youth, and preserve our outdoor heritage across the state of Wisconsin.
FOOD PLOT SEED
Providing high-quality food plot seed to landowners to create habitat, improve wildlife nutrition, and support a healthier habitat.
NO-TILL DRILL RENTAL
Offering a no-till drill for rent to help landowners establish food plots and native planting while protecting soil health.
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TRACK CHAIR PROGRAM
Providing track chairs to give individuals with mobility challenges the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends.
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Awarding scholarships to students pursuing education in conservation, natural resources, wildlife, and outdoor-related fields.
HABITAT RESTORATION
Restoring wetlands, prairie, woodlands, and shorelines to improve wildlife habitat and water quality across Wisconsin.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Working with landowners, volunteers, businesses, and communities to strengthen conservation across Wisconsin.
LAND ACQUISITION
FOR CONSERVATION
Acquiring land is one of the most effective ways to protect wildlife, preserve ecosystems, and ensure long-term ecological health across Wisconsin. Through strategic land acquisition, Wings Over Wisconsin creates lasting places where nature can thrive - today and for generations to come.
PROTECTING VITAL HABITATS ACROSS WISCONSIN
We protect diverse habitats -grasslands, wetlands, woodlands, and riversides - choses for their importance to birds, pollinators, amphibians and mammals.
STRENGTHENING BIODIVERSITY
Restored and preserved lands support native plants and animals, creating healthy ecosystems where wildlife populations can grown and flourish naturally.
CREATING SAFE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS
Connected landscapes help wildlife move safely between habitats, reduce fragmentation, and increase access to food, shelter, and nesting areas.
A LIFELINE FOR
AT-RISK SPECIES
Our conserved lands provide critical refuge for rare or threatened species, including pheasants, and support long-term restoration and recovery efforts.
REDUCING
HUMAN IMPACT
Conserved land is protected from development, and intensive use, shielding wildlife and natural habitats from disturbance.
CONSERVATION AS CLIMATE ACTION
Forests, wetlands, and healthy soils store carbon, filter water, and provide climate resilience for wildlife and communities alike.
EDUCATING AND ENGAGING THE PUBLIC
Our lands support youth programs, outdoor classrooms, volunteer projects, and hunter safety education that connect people to nature.
A LEGACY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
Every acre we protect today becomes a lasting legacy - ensuring future generations inherit a Wisconsin rich in wildlife and natural beauty.
WINGS OVER WISCONSIN LAND ACQUISITIONS
Property Name | Acquisition Date | Area in Acres | ACQUISITION TYPE |
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Wingettes | 2023 | Fishing Pond | Purchased |
Denmark | 2011 | 10 Acre Ponds | Purchased |
Northeast | 2005 | 80 | Purchased |
Kettle Moraine | 2003 | 86 | Purchased with Stewardship funds |
Tri-County | 1999 | 440 | Purchased with Stewardship Program |
Mayville | 1997 | 94 | Donated |
Mayville | 1996 | 161 | Purchased with Stewardship Program |
Mayville | 1993 | 64 | Donated |
Southwest | 1993 | 89 | Donated |
Eden | 1993 | 71 | Purchased |
Fox River | 1990 | 107 | Purchase w/ NRCS Wetland Reserve Program |
Waupun | 1984 | 107 | Purchased |
GET INVOLVED
Together, we can protect Wisconsin's wildlife and wild places. There ar many ways to make a difference.
Donate to the Land Acquisition Fund
Your gift helps secure critical habitat for future generations.
Join Your Local Chapter
Connect with others who share your passion for conservation.
Volunteer for Habitat Restoration Projects
Get outdoors and help restore the lands we protect.
Share the Mission
Invite friends and family to support wildlife and wild places.