2023 Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation Awards Announced
Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation
Lake Michigan Stakeholders has announced the recipients of the 2023 Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation Awards!
Behind the scenes, many individuals, organizations, businesses, tribes, and government leaders are initiating outstanding programs and policies to protect and enhance the lands and waters of the Lake Michigan Basin.
Annually since 2014, the Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation awards have honored outstanding environmental achievements of those who have gone beyond the normal scope of work on the restoration, improvement, or enhancement of Lake Michigan and its watersheds.
This year, the following nominees were selected as the Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation. Learn more about each of the winners at http://www.lakemichiganstakeholders.org/champions.
Oneida Bird Monitoring Program
Lakeshore Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Ron Schaper
Abigail Nelson (Youth)
State Senator Robert Cowles (Policymaker)
The Lake Michigan Stakeholders are honored to award each of these groups and individuals as this year’s Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation!
The 2023 Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation will be honored at the 10th annual Lake Michigan Day to be held on Friday, August 11th at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc (with a virtual Zoom option for those who prefer). More information about the Lake Michigan Day agenda and registration can be found at: http://www.lakemichiganstakeholders.org/lake-michigan-day
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Lake Michigan Stakeholders is a partner of Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP).
Lake Michigan Stakeholders (LMS) promotes and celebrates the health and viability of Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan Basin through stewardship, education, and collaboration with diverse partners. LMS envisions Lake Michigan as thriving and resilient, a celebrated resource for the diverse communities that live, work, and recreate within the Basin today and every day. Learn more at www.lakemichiganstakeholders.org.
Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) supports local watershed groups and regional conservation networks throughout eastern and northeastern Wisconsin to provide administrative support and technical resources as local volunteers work to improve the health of the land and waters in Wisconsin’s Lakeshore communities. Learn more at www.lnrp.org.