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Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration

Past Award Winners

Harold “Bud” Jordahl Award
2006 Geoffrey Maclay, co-founder of Gathering Waters Conservancy and founder and president of the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation, for his lifelong devotion to Wisconsin’s conservation efforts and land trust movement.
2005 Janet Beach Hanson, WI DNR Stewardship Grants Manager, for her lifelong commitment to conservation and her pivotal role in the development of the land trust movement in Wisconsin.
2004 Mequon Nature Preserve created through the joint dedication of Mequon Mayor Christine Nuernberg, the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation
2003 Governor James Doyle for his efforts to save the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.
   
Conservationist of the Year or Lifetime Achievement Award
2007 David Ladd, CEO of Walnut Hollow, for his unwavering commitment to environmental and social responsibility in business, as well as his lifelong dedication to land conservation in Wisconsin. Mr. Ladd has personally supported the restoration of hundreds of acres of land in Iowa County, served on countless conservation boards, and permeated his community with a notable environmental ethic.
2006 Kristen Wilhelm for her passion, hard work, and dedication to protect the Fitzsimmons Woods area in the City of Franklin
2005 Jeanne Behrend, President of Patrick Marsh Conservancy, for her time, energy and enthusiasm to protect and preserve the Patrick Marsh area in Dane County.
2004 Gus Frank, Community Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi, and Sandra Rachal, Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairwoman, for protection of the Wolf River
2003 Barbara Frank for a lifetime of commitment to conservation in the LaCrosse area. She has helped found several organizations, including the Mississippi Valley Conservancy.
   
Land Trust of the Year
2007 Northwoods Land Trust for having the vision to think big and the talent and proficiency to make significant and meaningful strides in Northwoods conservation in a few short years.
2006 The Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter for its instrumental role in the protection of the Wild Rivers Legacy Forest
2005 Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation for its important work in acquiring and managing land for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
2004 Door County Land Trust for exemplary work and dedication
2003 Bayfield Regional Conservancy for partnering with the Town of Bayfield to create a Purchase of Development Rights program.
   
Policy Maker of the Year
2007 Rod Nilsestuen for his visionary leadership as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and for championing the idea that protecting Wisconsin’s working lands is vital to the state’s future.
2006 City of La Crosse for its innovative partnership with Mississippi Valley Conservancy to preserve the beautiful Blufflands along the Mississippi River
2004 Susan Greenfield, Chair of the Town of Caledonia, for preserving the town’s rural character
2003 Alderman Don Dorsan for working in the City of Franklin to educate his constituents about conservation options and further conservation efforts. He was instrumental in a 70-acre purchase at Victory Creek for The Conservation Fund, originally platted for 125 houses.
   

Nominate your local land conservation leader today for our 2008 awards!

 


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