﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2022v5.0" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-04-11T06:05:31-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-09-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>391810886</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Krause &amp; Associates SC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1214 Bridge Street</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Grafton</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53024</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-10-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>391849140</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GLACIAL LAKES CONSERVANCY INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>GLAC</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9202731143</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>529 ONTARIO AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SHEBOYGAN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53081</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Jeanette Wierzbach</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Treasurer</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9202731143</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-02-02</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>Jeanette</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>Wierzbach</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>David Krause</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00064346</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2623779988</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-04-11</PreparationDt>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>3</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
        <FederatedAssuranceLevelCd>FAL1</FederatedAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990-01" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="22015534">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Jeanette Wierzbach</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>529 ONTARIO AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SHEBOYGAN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53081</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>319227</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.glaciallakes.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1996</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WI</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>Glacial Lakes Conservancy, as a land trust, is a nonprofit organization that, as part of its mission, actively works to conserve land by undertaking or assisting in land or conservation easement acquisitions.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>12</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>12</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>3</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>50</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>175241</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>190793</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>95926</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>-5434</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>30198</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>25632</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>301365</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>210991</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>125370</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>132432</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>28788</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>109647</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>105853</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>235017</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>238285</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>66348</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-27294</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>1330753</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>1338209</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>85909</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>74888</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>1244844</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>1263321</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>Glacial Lakes Conservancy, as a land trust, is a nonprofit organization that, as part of its mission, actively works to conserve land by undertaking or assisting in land or conservation easement acquisitions.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>167564</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>0</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>0</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>Land conservation and stewarship.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>167564</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleB-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleB">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleG-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleG">false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleG-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleG">true</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleG-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleG">false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>4</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>3</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>12</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>12</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>true</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Jeanette Wierzbach</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>9202731143</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>529 ONTARIO AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SHEBOYGAN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53081</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jennifer Rutten</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Executive Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>61108</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Cynthia Northup</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Peter Pittner</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Vice President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jeanette Wierzbach</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Susan Seeby</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Chris Krieg</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Joshua Lundgren-Dolan</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Richard Wirtz</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>61108</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <FundraisingAmt>3150</FundraisingAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>36480</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>151163</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>190793</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>12847</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>12847</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>81105</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>99386</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>-18281</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-18281</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-18281</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>34482</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>3150</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>8850</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>25632</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>25632</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>210991</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>20198</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>121577</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>79025</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21884</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>20668</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1514</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>984</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>273</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>257</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9341</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6070</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1684</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1587</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11443</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11443</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7543</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7543</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3405</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3405</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1735</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1735</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2817</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2817</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8561</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4289</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2439</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1833</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3767</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2449</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>678</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>640</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1255</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>816</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>226</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>213</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6405</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4163</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1153</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1089</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3243</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3243</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10071</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7308</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1421</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1342</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Land stewardship projects</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>35589</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>35589</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Telephone</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2807</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1825</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>505</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>477</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Intern</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3200</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3200</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Printing</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>4012</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2608</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>722</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>682</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>238285</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>167564</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>41933</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>28788</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5902</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>23315</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>64012</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>30416</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5117</BOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>300</BOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5389</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>804</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>29178</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>12159</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>20262</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>17019</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>312311</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>349191</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>917460</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>917464</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1330753</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1338209</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14217</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4636</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>71692</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>70252</EOYAmt>
      </UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>85909</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>74888</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>977384</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>922482</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>267460</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>340839</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1244844</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1263321</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1330753</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1338209</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-27294</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>45771</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" softwareId="22015534">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <OtherSupportSumAmt>0</OtherSupportSumAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>114863</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>76721</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>322575</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>175241</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>190793</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>880193</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>25191</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12977</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>8551</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>46356</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>34482</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>127557</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>140054</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>89698</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>331126</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>221597</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>225275</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1007750</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>5592</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>14950</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>9170</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>8110</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>37822</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>5592</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>14950</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>9170</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>8110</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>37822</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>969928</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>6718</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>11129</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>13063</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>17043</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>12847</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>60800</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>6718</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>11129</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>13063</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>17043</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>12847</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>60800</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1068550</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.90770</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.89450</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.05690</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.07410</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB-01">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" softwareId="22015534">
      <PreservationPublicUseInd>X</PreservationPublicUseInd>
      <ProtectionNaturalHabitatInd>X</ProtectionNaturalHabitatInd>
      <PreservationOpenSpaceInd>X</PreservationOpenSpaceInd>
      <WrittenPolicyMonitoringInd>true</WrittenPolicyMonitoringInd>
      <Section170hRqrStsfdInd>true</Section170hRqrStsfdInd>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>29178</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>12159</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>17019</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>17019</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Easements</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>29</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Land under conservation</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>917435</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>917464</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt II, Line 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Easements are recorded at $1 each.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt II, Line 5</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A written policy is in place.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="IRS990ScheduleG-01">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>ANNUAL EVENT</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>24847</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>3150</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>21697</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>8850</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>PLANT SALE</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>24847</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>3150</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>21697</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>8850</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>8850</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>12847</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="22015534">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Board reviews and approves 990.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Directors sign and reaffirm conflict of interest policy on an annual basis.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation is established by the volunteer board of directors through the annual budget process.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Membership organization</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>