Celebrating, Advancing and Sharing Wisconsin's Conservation Legacy
One of our former WCHF Board members, Jan Scalpone, passed away on June 25th of this year. Jan was the longtime Citizen’s Natural Resources Association (CNRA) Vice President. The family is planning a ‘Celebration of Life’ memorial for Jan later this summer.
If you would like to personally contribute in Jan’s memory she set up a fund with the Oshkosh area Community foundation: https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/fund/janet-scalpone-fund/
Jan Scalpone’s obituary.…
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Governor Evers signed the 2021-2023 state budget, which includes four years of funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program through June 2026.
The Gathering Waters press announcement:
The renewal includes a modest funding increase from $32 million per year to $33.25 million per year.
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.…
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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
This year’s ceremony marks the induction of our 100th 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
You must be registered to join each event. Registration will remain open until the start of the …
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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.…
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