LNRP Releases Case Statement Brochure on 20th Anniversary

Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) Case Statement Brochure describes the organization's work in conserving and protecting the land and waters of the Lakeshore Basin. LNRP has been active in the region for 20 years, building relationships and working with a diverse team of partners to improve water quality and restore land. To date, LNRP has also received over $2.1 million in grant funding and monitored 235 miles of shoreline. The document highlights the importance of the LNRP's work and encourages readers to support the organization.

Press Release, ReportLakeshore Natural Resource PartnershipDecember 13, 2022LNRP, Press Release, 20 Years

Celebrate Good Times

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.

20th Milestone Anniversary - Endowment Fund Challenge Gift Opportunity

Our anonymous donor has offered to contribute $1 for every $3 given to our LNRP Endowment Fund, up to a maximum contribution by this donor of $25,000.

Project Update: Friends of Stony Brook and LNRP Complete Phase Three Restoration

With generous support from the Fund for Lake Michigan, Friends of Stony Brook (FOSB) and the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) recently completed phase three of the effort to restore Stony Brook. The effort was in collaboration with the Town of Stockbridge which cost-shared and installed a “fish-friendly” culvert on Long Road…

Project Update: LNRP and ROOTS Make Significant Investments in 2022

Phase Three project sites include the Cities of Algoma and Kewaunee, two City Parks in Manitowoc – Silver Creek Park and Lower Schuette Park, the Village of St. Nazianz, the Town of Two Creeks; and two Manitowoc County Parks – Maribel Caves and Lower Cato Falls…

Lutsey Named Head of Climate Change Coalition (2022) Peninsula Pulse

“Baileys Harbor resident Jeff Lutsey has been named executive director of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, taking a new position in what has been a volunteer-driven organization since its founding 10 years ago…”

Press Release | Barn Dance 2022

CLEVELAND, WIS. – Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) will be hosting its 11th Annual Barn Dance on Saturday, September 17th at the historic Saxon Homestead Farm (15621 S. Union Road in Cleveland). This unique event offers an opportunity for LNRP partners, stakeholders, and community residents to gather and celebrate another year of inspiring water and land conservation impact. It also serves as an important fundraiser in support of LNRP’s critical mission.

Fundraising, Event, Press ReleaseLakeshore Natural Resource PartnershipJuly 20, 2022LNRP, Barn Dance

Lutsey named new Climate Change Coalition Executive Director (2022) Door County Daily News

“A potentially familiar face to you has been selected as the new leader of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County…”

Lake Michigan Conservation Heroes Receive Award

Port Washington, WI – The Niagara Escarpment Resource Network (NERN), a proud Partner of Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP), was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund to help advance its vision of establishing a formal geotourism program along the 200+ mile-long Niagara Escarpment corridor in Wisconsin. The announcement was made by Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region President and CEO Curt Detjen, who noted that the funding will assist NERN in launching and sustaining the WI LEDGE Geotourism Program as a dedicated source of travel, natural area, recreation, and cultural information about the Niagara Escarpment. Read More…

Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation 2022 Call for Nominations

The LMS Lake Michigan Champion of Conservation awards program recognizes and honors the outstanding achievements in several categories. Nominations are open to any group, program, organization, business, or individual located in the Lake Michigan Basin.

Your gift today supports conservation for years to come!

Please 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.

Meet our newest additions to the LNRP Board of Directors!

In late 2021, our LNRP Team welcomed several new board directors to assist in guiding the organization's mission. Please join us in welcoming them to the team!

Project Update — LNRP’s Coastal Resiliency Community Impact Project

In response to the challenge of climate change, LNRP launched the Coastal Resiliency Community Impact Project (CRCIP) in late 2020 and spent 2021 engaging Lake Michigan’s coastal communities. We believe this Coastal Resiliency opportunity will prove valuable resources to our municipal partners working to identify, plan, fund, and execute relevant community projects.

Project Update — LNRP Builds on Forest Service Support

Lake Michigan coastal and riparian communities have been significantly impacted by land-use changes; therefore, restoring these unique ecosystems and reducing impacts from land conversion, erosion, pollution, and fragmentation are critical. Forests along the Lake Michigan coastline absorb severe impacts from a changing climate, including intense challenges to birds and wildlife and changes in weather patterns. LNRP will address climate impacts such as warmer, longer growing seasons, milder winters, increased frequency of heavy precipitation, higher fire risk, and the amplification of forest health stressors such as pests and invasive species.

Project Update — Gerber Lake Tree Planting

Management techniques such as prescribed fire, removal and control of invasive species, and planting native trees, shrubs, and herbs are needed to maintain and enhance ecological health. The establishment of diverse native vegetation and year-round cover on this Property will result in increased foraging and nesting habitat for native wildlife species.

Restoration…one special space or special friend at a time

Transformative restoration requires time, passion, patience, vision, and yes, resources. LNRP’s Executive Director, Tom Mlada, shares a very personal example.

Fundraiser | Fly Fishing Raffle - Friends of Stony Brook

WIN $500.00 OF FLY FISHING EQUIPMENT! You will have everything you need to begin fly fishing all while helping to improve Stony Brook, the last live trout stream in Calumet County, Wisconsin.

Fundraising, Press ReleaseMuddy WatersMarch 28, 2022Friends of Stony Brook, FOSB, Fundraising

A look back... and a look forward from Tom

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.

Partner Profile — Friends of Stony Brook

The Friends of Stony Brook held its first field event Wednesday, August 18 showcasing some of the restoration work that has transpired on the Tim Sohrweide property. Since 2016, students from the Chilton Area School District have been rearing trout in the classroom and releasing them into the section of Stony Brook Creek adjacent to the Sohrweide farm…

Project Update — Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed 2021 Autumn Beach Cleanups a Big Success

On 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…