Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The 2022 Induction Events were held live on a virtual platform. Each event was approximately one hour long and included a photo montage, special guests providing background on the inductees and a live interview.
Inductees
Gordon A. Bubolz (1905–1990) was a man of contrasts. He was a mix of a conservative business leader and state senator (1945–1953) who was also a dedicated conservationist and volunteer who raised funds for the preservation of lands for public education and enjoyment. He is probably best known for the results of his volunteer efforts to identify and preserve natural areas of ecological significance and educating the public on the value of conservation. A 1990 Legislative Joint Resolution credits Gordon A. Bubolz as a key fundraiser and organizer in the acquisition of four nature centers, three wildlife areas, two county parks and High Cliff State Park—collectively, about 4,600 acres.
Arlen Christenson (1934 – ) is a visionary whose contributions innovated new and more effective legal protections for our natural resources and helped the public stay engaged in democratic processes. He played a key role in shaping the Public Intervenor’s Office during its most formative and effective years. Professor Christenson inspired and mentored countless law students through his classroom teaching and supervision of their clinical work with the Public Intervenor’s Office and Midwest Environmental Advocates. As a result, students contributed to environmental protection and his legacy lives on through the hundreds of lawyers throughout the country educated in environmental protection law who are carrying the torch forward to advance public rights in natural resources.
Kathleen Falk (1951 – ) grew up in rural Waukesha County influenced by her neighbor, outdoor writer Mel Ellis. Inspired by nature in those early years, Kathleen Falk has lived her life tirelessly advocating for conservation, the environment, and the underserved by bringing people together to change the world for the better. She developed the tools to be impactful by earning her law degree when women attorneys were few; engaged in the legal system and the three branches of government at the local, state and federal level to create a wide range of legislation and policy; and committed to mentoring the next generation of environmental advocates so her work and that of her peers would carry on.
WCHF 2022 Inductee News Release
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