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News and announcements from Central Conservation, WisCorps, and The Nature Place.

Central Conservation is hiring an Executive Director

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Central Conservation seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization from La Crosse, Wisconsin. Orion Search Group is the search partner.
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The 2025 Impact Report is now online

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Central Conservation’s 2025 Impact Report is now available to read online, covering how Central Conservation, WisCorps, and The Nature Place cared for people and land in 2025.
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Leadership transition at Central Conservation

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In 2025, Executive Director Matthew Brantner announced his transition after 16 years of leadership, and the board appointed Emily Post as Interim Executive Director.
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WisCorps rebranded for the next generation

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WisCorps, a division of Central Conservation, rebranded to better engage the next generation of environmental leaders. Read the story on the WisCorps website.
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Frequently asked questions

What does Central Conservation do?

We provide shared administrative infrastructure, strategic leadership, and operational support to conservation organizations. That includes HR and payroll, communications and fundraising, accounting and reporting, and insurance and compliance.

WisCorps, a conservation corps serving the Upper Midwest, and The Nature Place, a nature-focused community center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Central Conservation, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 27-0774779). Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Give online through our donation page, or contact us to talk about other ways to help.

Open roles are listed on our Careers page.

789 Myrick Park Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601.