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Wisconsin Tribal Conservation: Stewardship for the Future

WCHF Uncategorized May 25, 2021May 21, 2021Conservation, WCHF Members

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, in partnership with the Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (WTCAC), announced a new collaborative publication, Wisconsin Tribal Conservation: Stewardship for the Future, is available online. It highlights successful conservation efforts with the 11 federally recognized Tribes of Wisconsin. Six other USDA agencies and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are also partnering to highlight the protection and restoration of natural resources on Wisconsin Tribal lands.

American Indians and Alaska Natives are eligible to participate in all NRCS programs. The NRCS provides technical assistance and financial assistance to private landowners and operators, tribes and tribal members to assist them in protecting and improving natural resources such as soil, water, air, plants, and animals.…

Induction Ceremony Recordings

WCHF Uncategorized May 5, 2021May 4, 2021Conservation Heroes, Honors & Awards, WCHF Induction Ceremony

The Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame is pleased to share links to our four virtual Induction Ceremony events held April 24, 2021.

Scroll down the Inductee page for the event recordings, photos and additional resources:

Stephen Born – 2020 Inductee

Jens Jensen – 2020 Inductee

Stanley Temple – 2020 Inductee

Gary Eldred – 2021 Inductee

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Celebrate Four Conservation Heroes Virtually

WCHF Uncategorized April 7, 2021April 6, 2021Conservation, Conservation Heroes, Event, Honors & Awards, WCHF Induction Ceremony

The Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame (WCHF) Foundation holds an annual Induction Ceremony typically on a Saturday near Earth Day. This year’s ceremony will honor our 2020 and 2021 Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame conservation heroes Saturday, April 24, 2021! Join us for a series of four free events held live on a virtual platform throughout the day. Induction Ceremony Invitation

Our Heroes

This year’s ceremony marks the induction of our 100^th conservation hero along with three others. Everyone is invited to participate and help us celebrate this milestone.

From left to right: Gary Eldred, Stephen Born, Jens Jensen and Stanley Temple

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Wilhelmine La Budde – Woman Conservationist

WCHF Uncategorized March 31, 2021March 31, 2021Conservation, Conservation Heroes

Wilhelmine La Budde is in the news! According to WDNR’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program 2020 Field Notes (page 16) she has inspired Gigi La Budde to dedicate her life to conservation. Wilhelmine was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1990. Among the many words of wisdom she passed onto her granddaughter: “Preserving and cherishing our natural resources is the highest form of patriotism.”

Over the years, Wisconsin women have made significant contributions to the conservation movement. They continue to make a positive difference today. The Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., is honored to celebrate women and their education, scientific, literary, historical, and charitable pursuits that build a brighter future for conservation and conservationists across our state.…

Women’s History Month

WCHF Uncategorized March 17, 2021March 12, 2021Conservation, Conservation Heroes

March is Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society.

WCHF Women

The women Inductees into the Hall of Fame have significantly contributed to the continuing knowledge and practice of the conservation ethic by engaging in education, scientific, literary, historical and charitable pursuits which will recognize the principles of the conservation movement.

According to Data USA, 78.5% of conservation scientists and foresters in the US are male. As recently as the 1940s, there were almost no women working professionally in Wisconsin conservation. (Schlitz Audubon Nature Center)

Nina Leopold Bradley Inducted 2013

Ruth Clusen Inducted 2002

Emily Earley Inducted 2010

Frances Hamerstrom Inducted 1996

Ruth Hine Inducted 2010

Wilhelmine La Budde Inducted 1990

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