The Drumlin Area Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to preserving rural and natural areas in the Drumlin Area of South-Central Wisconsin. Drumlin Area Land Trust is locally based and works in the Jefferson County – Dodge County area. The Land Trust is funded by memberships, donations and grants. Our activities are run by volunteers. Members of the board of directors and committees are community residents dedicated to land preservation. Won’t you join us?

HISTORY

Drumlin Area Land Trust was established in 1998 under the name of Jefferson County Land Trust. The Land Trust was started by individuals who sought to preserve the rural and agricultural character of Jefferson County’s landscape and economic base. Since its inception the Land Trust has protected over 400 acres of farmland and natural areas, including donated conservation easements and purchases of development rights.

As development pressure extended further into the countryside, individuals from surrounding areas expressed a desire to join with the Land Trust. In 2005, therefore, the board of directors of Jefferson County Land Trust voted to expand its geographic region and adopted a new name as Drumlin Area Land Trust.

In 2006 Dodge County residents were welcomed into the Land Trust. The partnership between Jefferson and Dodge Counties enhances the opportunities to preserve and protect the natural landscapes, waterways and farmland of the Drumlin Area.

Drumlin Area Land Trust is a member of Gathering Waters Conservancy and Land Trust Alliance.

MISSION

To preserve and restore the natural and agricultural heritage of the Drumlin Area through partnerships in land conservancy and resource management for the benefit of present and future generations.

GOALS

• Preserve working farms and forests
• Protect water resources and shoreland areas
• Conserve natural lands and critical wildlife habitat
• Provide perpetual stewardship for lands held in trust
• Work cooperatively with individuals, organizations and local governments for land preservation

Contact information

Drumlin Area Land Trust
W5016 Florine Lane
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538