KEY 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) IN 2023, THE LAND TRUST CLOSED ON THE SISTER'S WOODS PROPERTY, A DONATED CONSERVATION EASEMENT OF 31 ACRES, LOCATED IN CHAMPION, BROWN COUNTY, WI, GROWING OUR PROTECTED ACRES TO OVER 6,500. 2) WE MONITORED 49 CONSERVANCIES. 3) WE HIRED THE FIRST PERSON FOR A NEW POSITION, COMMUNITY CONSERVATION ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST. THIS POSITION WILL BUILD CAPACITY FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH CONSERVATION, WHILE ALSO IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS FOR LAND TRUST MEMBERS. 4) WE DEVELOPED A STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION PLAN WHICH INCLUDED AN UPDATED BRAND LOGO, BRAND GUIDELINES, CONSUMER TARGETS, BRAND POSITIONING AND TALKING POINTS. 5) WE ACHIEVED RE-ACCREDITATION STATUS FROM THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION.