2026 Induction Events

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The Inductees into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame for 2026 are…

William G. (Bill) Lunney

Keith McCaffery

Neil Payne

       

 

Ceremony Date:   Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

Where: Induction Ceremonies were held virtually on a zoom webinar platform.

VIDEOS OF EACH INDUCTION CEREMONY  WILL BE POSTED HERE SOON.

Read the  Press Release 2026 WCHF Inductees 1.26.26


THANK YOU to our 2026 Sponsors!

Diamond Level Sponsor – $15,000+

Friends of Keith McCaffery

 

Double Platinum Level Sponsor – $5,000 – $14,999.99

Platinum – $2,500.00 – $4,999.99

Friends & Family of Neil Payne

 

Gold – $1,000.00 – $2499.99

Silver – $500.00 – $999.99

Friends & Family of William (Bill) Lunney

Wisconsin’s Green Fire

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources; in honor of Neil Payne

Wisconsin Chapter of The Wildlife Society

   

 

Bronze – $250.00 – $499.00

The Nature Conservancy – Wisconsin

Friends of Capital Spring Recreation Area in honor of Bill Lunney

 

Supporter –

Sharon Gaskill

 

In-Kind:

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point; Academic Affairs, College of Fine Arts and Communication