Driftless Area Land Conservancy

Driftless Area Land Conservancy (DALC) is a nationally accredited, 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust based in Dodgeville, WI. Established to protect the scenic landscape and quality of life in Southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, DALC has permanently protected 7,500 acres across six counties since its founding in 2000. DALC provides voluntary land protection opportunities – primarily through donated or purchased conservation easements – to landowners who care passionately about their land and hope to see it protected from inappropriate and damaging development. Together we protect the unique natural and agriculture lands of the Driftless Area. DALC's purpose is to maintain and enhance the health, diversity and beauty of Southwest Wisconsin's natural and agricultural landscape through permanent land protection and restoration, and improve people's lives by connecting them to the land and to each other. We believe that protecting the natural world and engaging people in its vast wonder is one of the most important gifts that we can pass on to our children and the generations that follow. DALC is building a better world by conserving healthy and diverse habitats, clean waters, productive and sustainable working lands, and scenic open spaces. We strive to educate, engage and inspire people and facilitate their connection to the land and to each other. Positive, fulfilling experiences in nature are the key to cultivating the next generation of Driftless conservationists. Together, through focused land protection and management and by providing opportunities for people to engage with and enjoy the outdoors, we can help protect and improve the Driftless Area for everyone, forever.