Conservancy Annual Meeting

A decade of protection and preservation of the Rainy Lake watershed was recognized on the weekend by members of the Rainy Lake Conservancy.

For the past ten years, the Conservancy has been involved in research, education and advocacy of the watershed.

At its annual meeting yesterday, president Anne Newhart said that will continue.

"Along with our regular program of public education, research and developing conservation partnerships, we hope to work more with private landowners who want to protect their land in the long-term through conservation easements or land procurement measures," said Newhart.

Strong public support was also cited as a reason for the Conservancy's longevity.

Membership has grown from an initial 11 members to over 200 today.