APPLETON, Wis.– The city of Appleton announces plans for a new nature conservancy in Southpoint Commerce Park.
Mayor Jake Woodford says the city sees the discovery of wetlands in that area as an opportunity to do what is right for residents, visitors, and the environment…
Parks Director Dean Gazza shares that the space serves as an educational resource, a haven for natural species, and place for anyone seeking nature…
The Southpoint Commerce Park wetlands were officially recognized in 2016 and reaffirmed in 2021. The Appleton Common Council is expected to take up a resolution on the conservancy Wednesday. If approved, the city will develop a conservancy master plan over the next 18-24 months.
This map shows a proposed conservancy in Southpoint Commerce Park in Appleton, Wis., July 19, 2023. (WHBY/Landen Moore)
