Are you ready for 2022?!? Well, ready or not…it’s here. On many levels, I believe all of us are ready for the “new beginning” the new year brings, and especially since it brings with it hope for another step forward – and out of – the pandemic in which we have been living.
Read MoreOn Saturday, September 18th and Sunday, September 19th almost 75 volunteers descended on five separate City of Manitowoc beaches for one of our many annual Beach Clean-ups. These hands-on activities (literally) allow members of the general public to take part in an important seasonal ritual…
Read MoreLike many navigable rivers in our region, the Sheboygan River has seen a lot of changes over the decades. One of the more noticeable and positive changes, along with gradual improvements to water quality and riparian habitats, has to do with more and more canoers, kayakers, and paddlers now using the river as a source of recreation, inspiration, and exercise…
Read MoreThe Amsterdam Dunes Preservation Area is a 328-acre property owned by Sheboygan County, adjacent to the western shore of Lake Michigan and the Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station and State Natural Area. Together, these conservation properties form a significant undeveloped, protected natural area that has been identified by WDNR and Sheboygan County as a priority area for conservation…
Read MoreIn November, our LNRP Team welcomed Natalie Dorrler-Hyde as our new Director of Partnerships and Programs! Natalie joined LNRP after over a decade of experience working in environmental and conservation organizations throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Her roles have ranged from interpretive education and land management to administration and fundraising – and her impact in those roles has been impressive…
Read MoreThe Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership used the Gathering in Gratitude on September 18 as an opportunity to launch the new Ward Award – Champion of Lakeshore Invasive Species Management. The annual award will honor individuals, landowners, businesses, and local units of government for leadership of collaborative efforts to control and eradicate invasive species in the Lakeshore region of Wisconsin…
Read MorePlease join us and support us in the critical community-based conservation work we do with a year-end gift (or new year gift!). Your gift really is your impact, because in giving, you are doing the work along with us! In short, YOU.
Read MoreLNRP and local partner Friends of Hika Bay, in collaboration with faculty from UWGB-Manitowoc Campus, formed the Lakeshore Water Institute. A core activity of the institute involves undergraduate research students collecting and analyzing water quality data from watersheds in southern Manitowoc County…
Read MoreGathering in Graditude is… [this needs a short description of what this event is]
Read MoreIn advance of the celebration of our upcoming 20th anniversary in 2023, Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) established a goal of reviewing its existing logo mark and evaluating the merits of a potential full rebrand. With generous funding from the Brico Fund, LNRP engaged the dynamic team of Vagabond Creative Studio. Click on our logo above to read more.
Read MoreThe Niagara Escarpment’s distinct geology – a 1,000+ mile-long exposed cliff face – influences the landscape surrounding it, thereby creating its own microcosm of natural splendor and ecological wonder. A treasure trove of destinations and experiences await residents and visitors alike. Learn more about the Niagara Escarpment Resource Network by clicking on the image above.
Read MoreOn June 12, 2008 the City of Manitowoc, WI experienced an extreme storm event (same storm that caused the Lake Delton Dam to fail in the Wisconsin Dells). During this storm event the Little Manitowoc River rose approximately 4-1/2 feet in less than 24 hours, reaching record levels. Read more.
Read MoreThe Lake Michigan Stakeholders (LMS) have selected the individuals, organizations, businesses, and first nations it will celebrate for outstanding efforts to protect and enhance the lands and waters of the Lake Michigan basin. To honor and recognize their achievements and impacts, LMS will honor these Lake Michigan “Champions of Conservation” during the virtual Lake Michigan Day event on Friday, August 13th. Click on the image to learn more.
Read MoreBeach Cleanups provide an opportunity to enjoy these special places along the shores of Lake Michigan while also giving back by cleaning up the litter that accumulates on the beaches. You can help by registering to volunteer at a beach near you during the events on May 8th from 9-11am or by signing up to do your own individual cleanup at any beach, on any day!
Read MoreThe Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) is proud to be leading a collaborative conservation success story with a team of partners in our mission-service area, this time one that will lead to sustainable inland stream trout populations – and public access to fish them!
Read MoreIn 2012, a group of friends became increasingly concerned about the gap between reliable scientific information and public understanding of the impending climate crisis. Thus was born the Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCC), which soon affiliated with LNRP…
Read MoreThe year that was 2020 was challenging for all of us. To be sure, the source and the scope of challenge may have varied. But on many levels and in many different ways, this past calendar year was a difficult one. Our experience of it, in that descriptive sense, was shared…
Read MoreCrescent Beach is the treasured City of Algoma park located on the shores of Lake Michigan. Since joining LNRP as a watershed partner in 2015, Friends of Crescent Beach (FOCB) has taken an action-oriented approach to augmenting the city’s efforts to protect and improve this important community asset. The group is proud of the broad coalition of community support they have built through the years…
Read MoreIn late 2019, LNRP proudly launched an innovative and collaborative Coastal Resiliency with secured funding from the US Forest Service (USFS) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Climate Adaptation Fund. LNRP subsequently secured a Phase Two grant in late 2020 from the USFS with additional funding from the Fund for Lake Michigan…
Read MoreOn December 1st, LNRP proudly joined with other mission-based organizations around the world to celebrate Giving Tuesday, a focused day of financial investment in nonprofit work. This past year perhaps more than any other, this shared sense of purpose helped unify people around the world…
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