GATHERING WATERS INC
EIN 39-1805090 · Environment (C300)
What they do
GATHERING WATERS (WISCONSINS ALLIANCE for LAND TRUSTS) STRENGTHENS LAND TRUSTS to PROTECT WISCONSINS SPECIAL PLACES and GROW HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. THE STRONGER THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN GATHERING WATERS STAFF and BOARD MEMBERS, LAND TRUST LEADERS, and THE BROADER CONSERVATION COMMUNITY, THE MORE SUCCESSFUL WE ARE IN PROTECTING THE LANDS THAT PROVIDE SO MUCH VALUE to ALL of US.
How to reach them
ContactMICHAEL CARLSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mailing address211 SOUTH PATERSON STREET 270, MADISON, WI 53703
Main phone(608) 251-9131 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@gatheringwaters.orgSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- January 1995
- County
- Dane
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