Earth Day – Celebration Or Battle Cry? – Our Newest Inductees –

Spring 2017 Volume 23, Issue 1

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– Our Newest Inductees – Ceremonies set April 22, 2017 in Stevens Point

Hugh Iltis Christine Thomas Milly Zantow

The Wisconsin Conservation Hall activities. Luncheon reservations of Fame inductees this year reflect can be made on-line at http://bit. the important role of conservation ly/WCHF2017 or by calling 715- organizations, universities, govern- 346-4992, the Schmeeckle Reserve Mark Your Calendars ments and industries, and signifi- Visitors Center where the Conser- The 33rd Annual Induction Ceremony will be held Earth Day – cantly, the contributions of women vation Hall of Fame is located. Sat., April 22, 2017 at Sentry Theater, Stevens Point. to conservation and environmental Celebration or quality in Wisconsin and nationally. Hugh Iltis, 1925-2016 Hugh Iltis Christine Thomas Milly Zantow Battle Cry? Hugh Iltis, Christine Thomas Renew Your Affiliate Membership and Milly Zantow are this year’s Hugh Iltis was a distinguished On April 22, 1970 Senator Gaylord inductees. This trio will join the 86 scientist, teacher, environmental-

Nelson pounded a stake in the long other inductees to the Wisconsin ist and passionate spokesperson Continue your membership by donating again this year. line of history and declared it “Earth Conservation Hall of Fame during for conservation. Born in Czecho- Your membership means that you can take pride in supporting the important educational and recognition program of the Hall of Fame. slovakia in 1925, Hugh emigrated Day.” As with many things he did, a special ceremony on Saturday, Think about it - and plan on giving the Hall of Fame your support every year. to the United States as a teenager that stake changed the world. He April 22, 2017 at the Sentry The- with his family weeks before the sponsored and pushed forward most ater in Stevens Point. Public is Become part of Wisconsin’s conservation history by contributing to the welcome. Nazis invaded the country. He en- Conservation Hall of Fame Foundation with your membership. of the conservation and environmen- listed in the U.S. Army during Help commemorate those who labored in years past to ensure the future of Wisconsin’s abundant and diverse natural tal legislation of the “1970s Environ- World War II where he was sent to mental Decade,” such as the National The ceremony will be kicked-off resources. Keep alive the ideas of those foresight preserved our environment with a complimentary coffee recep- Europe in 1944 staying in Germany Environmental Policy Act and the My tax-deductible donation is enclosed: I would like to become a Conservation Hall of Fame A liate Member. tion at 9AM followed by the in- through 1946, working as an intel- [ ] Sponsor ($25) Name (individual/group): creation of the EPA, the Clean Wa- ductee program at 10AM. A $25 ligence officer and helping prepare [ ] Supporting ($50) Mailing Address: ter and Clean Air Acts, the National luncheon at the High Court Res- documents for the Nuremburg tri- [ ] Sustaining ($100) Environmental Education Act and the taurant in the Sentry World Sports als. After completing his graduate E-mail: [ ] Patron ($500) Endangered Species Act. Building will conclude the day’s Please enclose check (see membership levels at left) and mail to: Continued on page 2 [ ] Benefactor ($1000 or more) Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. Schmeeckle Reserve – UW-SP Thank you ! Continued on page 4 rd 2419 N. Point Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Mark Your Calendars: The 33 annual Induction Ceremony will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Sentry Theater, Stevens Point. Board of Directors Continued from page 1 (Hugh Itis) Continued from page 2 (Christine Thmas) studies, in 1955 he Remembered as an intense, blunt Thomas has focused on the Christine Thomas, due to her foresight and determination, Zan- Executive Committee Members: joined the UW- man who made his mission to stir importance of access to well outstanding academic achievement tow was also a major contributor to Joseph Passineau (President) Madison Botany things up, Iltis had strong opinions managed public lands. The Natural as well as her significant leader- the framing of the 1990 Wisconsin Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Department and for about the need to protect the envi- Resources Board is the signature ship and policy-making roles, has Recycling Law (http://dnr.wi.gov/ Donna VanBuecken (Vice President) many years served ronment, the needless destruction of policy maker for conservation and received numerous awards from topic/Recycling/law.html) which Wild Ones Natural Landscapers Ltd Earl Spangenberg (Exec Secretary) as Director of the biological diversity and what he con- the environment in Wisconsin. As State and National conservation required municipalities to collect American Water Resources Association UW Herbarium. tended was an unsustainable human a member of the Wisconsin Natu- organizations. plastic, metal, paper, and glass to Jerry Knuth (Secretary) Wisconsin Wildlife Federation population explosion — and wasn’t ral Resources Board for 11 years keep them out of landfills. This law Steven Levine (Treasurer) He was one of the first scientists to afraid to share them. (Chair for 3 years), she advanced Milly Zantow was seen, at the time, as the most Soil and Water Conservation Society – Wisconsin Chapter grasp the notion that human psycho- environmental and natural resource 1923 – 2014 comprehensive state recycling pro- Janet (Jan) Scalpone (at Large) logical health is closely intertwined Hugh Iltis received numerous policy affecting outdoor recreation, gram in the nation. Citizen Natural Resources Association with nature, what Edward O. Wilson awards for his contributions to con- water and habitat protection and Mildred “Milly” Mark Randall (at Large) Louise Zantow, The Wildlife Society – Wisconsin Chapter later called biophilia hypothesis. “Il- servation including The Nature the management of Wisconsin’s She also provided advice on set- Tom Rudolph (at Large) tis was giving lectures and writing Conservancy’s highest honor - the wildlife, forest, and parks. She was born in Hallett, ting up recycling programs to mu- Wisconsin Land and Water Oklahoma, on Feb- Conservation Association essays on the need for people to have Golden Oak Leaf Award, and a Presi- especially encouraged the next nicipalities all over the country and James Rivers (at Large) a deep emotional bond with plants in dential Award from the Republic of generation – specifically women ruary 13, 1923. No stranger to hard internationally. She received awards Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association the 1960s, long before Wilson wrote Mexico for his role in establishing – to learn about the outdoors and work, Milly learned the lesson of and recognition for her pioneering Other Directors: about it in the 1980s,” said Donald the Sierra de Manantlan Biosphere to join the professional fields of recycling early; she and her sisters work in recycling and for her many Stan Temple, Senior Fellow Waller, a UW botany professor and Reserve. natural resources. She completed wore mittens sewn from her father’s contributions as a community vol- Aldo Leopold Foundation longtime colleague. her doctoral thesis on the Natural worn-out overalls. In 1980 she told unteer. The conservation legacy of Mark Redsten, President and CEO Clean Wisconsin Christine Thomas Resources Board. the Sauk-Prairie Star that it made her Milly Zantow and other recycling Greg Dahl, Vice-President In 1960 he co-founded The Na- 1951 – Present “heartsick” to see the landfill full of advocates continues, day by day, Dane County Conservation League things that could have been reused. Mike Carlson, Executive Director ture Conservancy in Wisconsin and At the national level, she has as citizens recycle their waste, as Gathering Waters championed its efforts to protect Christine Thomas served on the boards and councils Milly lived a life of service and giv- schools teach the 3Rs of Reduce, Mike Wollmer, Executive Director was born in Detroit, ing back. She was a pioneer in plas- Ice Age Trail Alliance natural areas by serving on its Board, of many conservation organizations Reuse and Recycle, and as munici- Richard Beilfuss, President and CEO providing technical and scientific Michigan in 1951. and governmental agencies, includ- tics recycling, and a fervent disciple palities, businesses and industries International Crane Foundation advice on acquisitions, and working She earned her PH.D. from the Uni- ing the Rocky Mountain Elk Foun- of municipal waste recycling. cooperate to recycle and conserve Gerald Ernst Izaak Walton League of America – with landowners to protect some of versity of Wisconsin-Madison, her dation. She is currently the Vice Wisconsin’s natural resources. Wisconsin Division Wisconsin’s most unique ecosys- master’s degree in water resources Chair of the U.S. Interior and U.S. With tenacity, enthusiasm, and Kimberlee Wright, Executive Director from UW-Stevens Point (UWSP), a few good ideas, Milly Zantow, Midwest Environmental Advocates tems, including the Baraboo Hills and Agriculture Departments Wildlife Best known for her pioneering Gina Miresse Chiwaukee Prairie. In the 1960s he and her degree in biology from Cen- and Hunting Heritage Conserva- a grandmother and citizen activist work with post-consumer plastics Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA ) tral Michigan University. She has from North Freedom, helped launch Ruth Oppedahl, Executive Director joined fellow citizen activists to ban tion Council. She also serves on recycling and recycling municipal Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin the use of DDT in Wisconsin and the promoted the cause of conservation the board of Ducks Unlimited. Her the recycling revolution in Wiscon- solid waste, Milly Zantow was also Don Gilbert in Wisconsin and the nation through sin and the nation. From the E-Z Re- The Muskie Club Alliance of Wisconsin Inc nation. He also worked with many interest in our hunting heritage was actively committed to the better- John Bates other national conservation organi- her contributions to higher education, best expressed by Kathleen Falk cycling Center that she and friends ment of her community. She was a The Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin zations to protect natural areas and research, natural resource policy, and when she stated “much of Chris- founded in 1979 in Sauk County, frequent volunteer at Sauk Prairie Rich Wentzel the advancement of citizen participa- she proved that recycling was not The Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter promote environmental quality. The tine’s academic work has stud- Memorial Hospital and Meals on Diane Lueck book co-authored with Theodore Co- tion in Wisconsin’s rich conservation ied the decline of hunters; she is a only environmentally sound, but Wheels. Concerned with endan- UWSP College of Natural Resources heritage. also practical and cost effective. Bob Juracka chrane entitled Atlas of the Wiscon- leader in promoting steps to reverse gered species preservation, she was Wisconsin Audubon Council sin Prairie and Savanna Flora can be this trend.” Inspired by a 1978 trip to Japan, a the first administrator for the na- Peggy Farrell, Director found at http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/ As a role model for women, nation that was already recycling scent International Crane Founda- Wisconsin BOW – Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Christine is the first female tenured consumer waste, she urged local Mike Brust, President pubs/ss/SS0191.pdf. Her statewide and national lead- tion (ICF) in Baraboo, Wisconsin Wisconsin Bow Hunters Associates full professor in the University of ership has inspired women study- governments and plastic industries where she volunteered daily with Ed Harvey Wisconsin-Stevens Point College in the USA to start recycling pro- Wisconsin Conservation Congress Nationally and globally, Iltis is ing and working in the conservation founders George Archibald and Ron Patrick Durkin, President best known for his work as UW Her- of Natural Resources, and she is the profession. To promote the involve- grams and to find markets for waste Sauey. Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association first female Dean of the College hav- resources. Jan Harms barium Director, his efforts to protect ment of women in outdoor activi- Wisconsin Society of American Foresters biosphere reserves in Mexico and ing served since 2005. The College ties and conservation efforts, in Milly was an inspiration, a men- Michael John Jaeger, President South America, and his plant stud- of Natural Resources at UWSP is one 1991 she founded the Becoming an Working with communities, law- tor and a true pioneer. She was an Wisconsin Society for Ornithology of the largest natural resources col- makers and industry, she helped Tina Van Zile ies. His discovery in Mexico of Zea Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program amazing people visionary yet with Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council diploperennis, a perennial wild rela- leges in the Nation, and is renowned as an educational outreach program develop a simple system to iden- a common touch, hard working, for its interdisciplinary studies and tify different plastics with a number Board of tive of corn, is now being used for through UWSP (uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/ modest, amazingly persistent (or as Governors: plant breeding. He also discovered a field experience for students. Over BOW/Pages/default.aspx). It has code inside a triangle, a system that she liked to say “bulldog stubborn”) Bill Berry wild tomato in Peru that had never the years, it has produced more than since become an international pro- was adopted in 1988 by the Society and a truly kind and good person. Tim Eisele been classified before, which is now 10,000 graduates who are making a gram, active in some 40 states and of Plastic Industry and is now used She could inspire others with her Alan Haney being used as a hybrid to boost the difference all around the world. several foreign countries. worldwide. Recognized for her vision and yet was open to others’ George Meyer Jane Wiley flavor and solids content of domestic ideas and strengths. tomatoes. Continued on page 9 2 9 Why is it Important to Support WCHF A Focus on Birds and Wildlands There are many reasons to sup- Many of our voting members are of individuals who have joined as Af- port WCHF and its mission. Chief charter members of the WCHF. Bill filiate members. At the present dues among them is today’s political cli- Horvath, then Central Region Direc- level, counting Affiliate member Highlights of the 2016 Induction Ceremony mate. WCHF serves as a continuous tor for the National Association of dues, we are essentially static, and Our 2016 Induction Ceremony held at Sentry Theater in Stevens Point highlighted the lifelong reminder to our congressmen of the Conservation Districts was our Ex- we have no funds for the outreach achievements of Noel Cutright and LeRoy Lintereur, two conservationists who cared passionately about birds Wisconsin conservation legacy. It ecutive Secretary. Earl Spangenberg and information sharing important and wildlands. Each carved out a unique niche in the century-long fight for conservation and environmental serves as a reminder to residents of served as Chair of the Board of Di- to our mission. The increase will al- quality. The speakers (see below) captured well their life story, their professional contributions, and their legacy. our State of the passion of the con- rectors and still serves as the AWRA- low flexibility to develop programs servationists who have gone before. WI Section’s representative. Earl also to spread the conservation message. In addition to the presentations, recognition plaques were unveiled, and legislative citations were presented volunteers as Executive Secretary to by state representative Katrina Shankland and state senator Julie Lassa. Friends and family of the inductees also Our partners — our Voting and WCHF. Beginning with our 16 char- Because WCHF highlights the enjoyed a festive reception in the Lobby and an excellent luncheon held at nearby SentryWorld. Affiliate members — also benefit ter members, WCHF now recognizes importance of conservation, it also for the very same reasons because the importance of 31 organizational helps resource professionals do their Photo highlights of the Induction Ceremony are below. You can also view segments of the event on YouTube/ their missions and ours are so in- (partner) voting members. job. These professionals increasingly WCHF Induction2016 and see more photos on picasaweb.google.com WCHF2016 Induction. tertwined. But conducting the busi- depend upon work they do in conser- ness of the WCHF on a shoe-string We carry out our mission by main- vation management in the State, but Speakers for the Inductees included the following: budget is not healthy for our mis- taining the WCHF Visitor’s Center they can’t do it all by themselves. To sion or for conservation. Therefore, in Schmeeckle Reserve on the UW- be successful in their conservation Induction of Noel Cutright an increase to Voting member dues Stevens Point Campus. It includes a efforts, they need the public’s sup- Bettie Harriman, Past President of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology was unanimously approved at the sunlit gallery displaying recognition port not only financially, but also as Bill Mueller, Director of the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory Sue Schumacher, Principal Ecological Scientist, Wisconsin Energy Corporation November 3, 2016 annual meeting plaques of the inductees, a meeting/ volunteers. Bill Volkert, Naturalist and Wildlife Educator for WDNR at Horicon Marsh of the WCHF Foundation Board classroom used free of charge by Members. hundreds of civic organizations each WCHF is a Unique Organization Induction of LeRoy Lintereur year, and an interpretive display mu- Steve Miller, former State Wildlife Director and Lands Division Administrator, WDNR WCHF is an organization of or- Adrian Wydeven, Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator and former Wildlife Biologist, WDNR WCHF’s Mission seum illustrating the full story of Judith Lintereur-Johnson and Julie Lintereur-Veste, daughters of LeRoy Lintereur conservation in Wisconsin. In addi- ganizations that makes a structured WCHF Induction Reception at Sentry Theater. The Wisconsin Conservation Hall tion, we publish an annual newslet- effort to recognize individuals who of Fame Foundation (WCHF) was ter, and we hold an annual induction have made outstanding contributions founded as an organization of or- to our Natural World. This provides ceremony – to which the public is LeRoy Lintereur’s Induction Speakers ganizations. Our stated purpose is invited – where we recognize new a great source for history to reflect on to recognize individuals who have Inductees with appropriate testimo- how conservation has evolved over contributed to the spread of the con- nials. We have been fortunate to ob- the many decades. servation ideal in the State and Na- tain the cooperation of the staff at the tion by their contributions to con- Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center The work of the WCHF, along servation in their professional and with other organizations, is impor- in curating the gallery and museum Bettie Harriman speaking for Noel Cutright. Represenative Shankland and WCHF President Joe Senator Julie Lassa and and WCHF Executive Secretary private lives. The lives and work highlighting the development of the tant in raising the consciousness of Passineau with Citation for LeRoy Lintereur. Earl at Reception. of the inductees to WCHF serve as Conservation Ideal in Wisconsin. the public. WCHF and its mission models to those who are active in specifically are important in helping the field today, and as inspiration to WCHF Needs Your Support people recognize the foundation the the people who rely on conservation inductees have laid and why. By do- of our natural resources. Cost of mailing, creating recogni- ing so, the citizens of Wisconsin can tion plaques, developing and main- continue to enthusiastically support WCHF was formed in 1985, when taining a website, and staying in solutions to our conservation needs representatives of a number of con- contact to carry our message around of today and share the responsibility servation-related organizations met the State and Nation have increased for providing them tomorrow. and agreed that it was worthwhile far beyond the capacity of the origi- to establish an organization which nal member dues of fifty dollars per We regret the fact that we have would encourage the growth and organizational member. We have found it necessary to increase dues, practice of a conservation ethic as survived on an increase to $100 but we believe the extra funds pro- a legacy for the people of the State. per member which we passed some vided by Voting and Affiliate mem- Bill Mueller, Bill Volkert, Sue Schmacher and Bettie Harriman with Noel Cutright’s Plaque. Adrian Wydeven, Judith Lintereur-Johnson, Steve Miller, and Julie Lintereur-Veste with LeRoy Lintereur’s Plaque. years ago through the contributions bers will prove to be an important Check It Out! investment....and for our Partners. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN68KnsnDoywXTkWlsx3hwxXqf_6Kk8Qz • https://plus.google.com/photos/118406072544392549110/albums/6145016958415228481 8 3 Continued from page 1 (President’s Note)

He also helped launch as a Living Legacy: something that needed, like democ- New Book on Fran & Frederick Hamerstrom a global movement that “Nobody made a greater racy and humanity, to be “renewed through action by all takes joy in the beauty mistake than he who did citizens” and passed on The Wisconsin Historical Society Press has announced the publication of of spring, the fight for nothing because he could through future genera- “We abuse land because we a new book entitled Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom: Wildlife Conservation environmental justice do only a little.” tions. Just as the fight regard it as a commodity Pioneers and the preservation of for democracy, toler- — Edmund Burke, “Speech on belonging to us. When we “all things wild, natural Mr. Fox’s East India Bill” ance, and humanity see land as a community to “Learn how the husband and wife team of Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom and free.” In so doing, (1729-1797) must be fought each which we belong, we may worked to save the greater prairie chicken from extinction in this installment Senator Nelson recog- day, so, too, does the begin to use it with love of the Badger Biographies series. The Hamerstroms dedicated their lives to nized he was both transforming history and following in fight for “Conserva- and respect.” understanding and preserving wildlife. As students of the famous Wisconsin the footsteps of other pioneers and giants of the conservation and Environmen- — Aldo Leopold, naturalist Aldo Leopold, they helped establish new ways for humans to think tion movement – John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Sigurd Olson tal Quality.” It is our A Sand County Almanac about habitat conservation. Together, Fran and Frederick spent over thirty and others who have been inducted into the WCHF. birthright. Pass it on. years mentoring many future scientists and working to save the greater prairie chicken, and other animals, from extinction.” Since that day in 1970, Earth Day has become a national As I listen to the daily news and hear Nelson’s legacy is and global “Celebration” highlighting the advances that again under attack, I know this fight will never be over. I See http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/whspress/books/book.asp?book_id=490 have been made, both nationally and globally, to protect also know that the lessons of Conservation must, each day, environmental quality, to conserve earth’s bounty and to be renewed and lived again – through the daily grind of reflect on the enormous responsibility we, as humans, have persuasion, policy and politics, education and economics, to pass on a “livable and beautiful Planet Earth” to future and by living an ecologically literate lifestyle. To destroy generations. nature is easy; to respect and protect it takes forever! WCHF has a New Website! Special Thanks On this day it is easy Without exception, to remember the good “Any fool can destroy trees… the WCHF Inductees “If the land mechanism as a Through funding assistance from We Energies Foundation, we have been WCHF has been especially blessed and to take joy in past Through all the wonderful, recognized the impor- whole is good, then every part able to update the WCHF website. This was a big effort on our part due to the recently to have received some unex- accomplishments… eventful centuries since tance of “citizen ac- is good…To keep every cog cost, but with the support of the Board we got it done. Updating the website by pected financial gifts from members as if “the real work of Christ’s time, and long tion,” the need to mo- and wheel is the first precau- converting to an easier and more accessible platform is seen as an investment and friends as well as a grant from conservation” has al- before that, God has cared bilize public support tion of intelligent tinkering.” in our future and that of our partners – our Voting members and our Affiliate We Energies Foundation. Our thanks ready been done by our for these trees….but he can in defense of nature, members. go out to the unrestricted $2000 gift ancestors. But Earth not save them from fools — to educate, to pass — Aldo Leopold, Round River given by the Judith A and Raymond Day did not begin sim- only Uncle Sam can do that.” important legislation, We anticipate gradually introducing L Pfarr family fund managed by the ply as a “Celebration and to stand up for — John Muir, “The American our new look through our brochures Greater Milwaukee Foundation. of Earth’s Beauty.” It what is right! Forests,” 1897 and promotional materials as well as was also designed by the New Leaf newsletter. Additionally, our partner Citizens Gaylord Nelson to be a A Special Year for WCHF. As noted above, the Natural Resource Association of “Battle Cry, a rally of citizens to take action.” As he trav- induction ceremony this year is special. It will be on Earth So check out the new look for our Wisconsin donated $500 toward de- elled from Washington to California on that first Earth Day, Day, founded in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, one of WCHF website www.wchf.org We velopment of an administrative as- millions of “Earth citizens” also joined in. My friends and I our first inductees. This year is also special because we tried to make it brighter and more sistant position. barnstormed through our own community with “Earth Day will be inducting two women in the same year: Christine modern looking. In the future we’ll be Celebrations” at local schools, universities and neighbor- Thomas and Milly Zantow. Both, in their own unique way, adding more educational material and We are profoundly grateful for hood rallies. It changed me, it changed the world. Did it have contributed greatly to Conservation in Wisconsin and in general, including more conserva- these donations and will use these change you? nationally. tion news. Hope you like it! funds toward the accomplishment of “One of the penalties of an the WCHF mission to encourage the Muir, Leopold, Olson Promoting Diversity. Although conservation has his- ecological education is that Let us know what you think; growth and practice of a conserva- and Nelson and more torically been championed by men, the WCHF now rec- one lives alone in a world contact [email protected] tion ethic as a legacy for the people recent inductees into ognizes 12 women as inductees. Through our initiative to of wounds.” If you have news to share, contact of the State. the WCHF all saw “Promote Diversity,” the WCHF seeks to recognize the — Aldo Leopold, [email protected] “Conservation and an A Sand County Almanac conservation efforts of all segments (gender, ethnic, etc) Environmental Ethic” of society. If you know of others who deserve recognition, please send nominations to the WCHF.

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Welcome to New Organizational Members WCHF Welcomes New Organizational Members. To further strengthen George Gard Much of the success of the WCHF can be attributed to the founding 16 Organizational Members who created the Founda- WCHF and recognize the diverse efforts of other conservation organizations, Passes tion 33 years ago and their representatives on the Board of Directors. To recognize the contributions of other conservation the Board of Directors invited seven new organizations. We welcome these organizations, and to strengthen the WCHF, the Board of Directors last year invited a number of organizations to become new partners and their representatives to the Board: Aldo Leopold Foundation, Voting members. Each excels in its focus on Conservation. Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Wisconsin BOW-Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council, Midwest Please join with me in welcoming three of our newest Partners — Voting member organizations Aldo Leopold Founda- Renewable Energy Association, Clean Wisconsin and Midwest Environmental tion, Midwest Environmental Advocates and the Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council. They will strengthen- Advocates. strengthen the Hall of Fame by helping us to better represent the diversity of conservation efforts in Wisconsin. Change in Dues for Organizational Member. To strengthen WCHF’s fiscal George Gard would do a pen-and-ink drawing of the inductee on a piece of health, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the annual membership paper. Then Bill Horvath, who was dues of Organizational Members from $100 to $150. A letter explaining the then Executive Secretary, would take it to Point Trophy in Stevens Point. Aldo Leopold Foundation need for this change was sent to each of the organizations. The Board believes There they would use a laser to burn the increase was needed to cover the increasing costs of operation and fulfill- the image onto the plaque. The Aldo Leopold Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, donor-supported organization based ment of its mission. Allowing the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame to bet- Shown here are the images of Cedric in Baraboo, Wisconsin and fosters care for people, land and communities through the legacy ter achieve its mission also helps member organizations achieve their missions. Vig, Harold Jordahl, Jr and Walter of Aldo Leopold. Our organization sits importantly at the intersection of the past, present, and Kuhlmann, which are displayed in the WCHF sunlit Gallery at Schmeeckle future. We interpret and care for Aldo Leopold’s Shack and Farm, a National Historic Landmark, share Leopold’s Use of technology to strengthen member services, outreach and education: Reserve Center. vision of a land ethic and A Sand County Almanac widely, and lead many education and conservation initiatives rele- st George H Gard Jr, the artist vant for the 21 Century. Working out of the Leopold Center, among the greenest buildings in the world, we regularly a. New WCHF Website. This year we launched a new website, after many who drew the portraits for the convene our country’s conservation leaders, thinkers, and doers to improve how we care for land and each other. years of struggling with outdated software. It now allows us to directly up- Wisconsin Conservation Hall of date and manage the site and saves the cost of hiring a web designer for Fame plaques for many years , Executive Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Foundation, aldoleopold.org Jennifer Anstett routine updating. While it is not yet entirely complete, check out the new died on October 4, 2016. format. Let us know if you have suggestions for improvements. I’d like to thank Donna VanBuecken, WCHF Vice-President, and Chris Nelson, Geo- He had a rich and interesting star Inc, for their work during this transformation. life, including a long stint with Midwest Environmental Advocates the United States Fish and Wild- Midwest Environmental Advocates, founded in 1999, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental law center that b. Eventbrite. To promote attendance at the April 22nd WCHF Induction Cer- life Service. After his retirement supports people working for healthy air, land, water and government for this generation and the next. We use the emony, we began using Eventbrite, an on-line event advertising and registra- he continued his efforts in con- power of the law to help concerned citizen protect our natural heritage tion site. It allows us to reach a wider audience and to facilitate the registra- servation through his love of art tion process for the induction ceremony and for membership. Let us know if and serving his community. Pres- We are not your average law firm, nor are we your typical environmental nonprofit. Our mission is to empower citi- you found this website helpful. ident Joe Passineau wrote: “he zens to make a difference and to support their efforts to protect public health and the environment using sound science was more than just a good artist, and the law. We believe that every citizen has the potential to make a difference. In Appreciation: I would again like to thank the Executive Committee, the full he contributed to the WCHF be- Board of Directors (one for each organizational Voting Member) and our five cause he had a great love of ‘na- Kimberlee Wright. J.D., Executive Director, member Board of Governors. Without their efforts and guidance, the WCHF ture, conservation, and art. Midwest Environmental Advocates, midwestadvocates.org would not exist. As noted in last year’s newsletter and on our website, we are working on the many challenges and opportunities prioritized in our Three-year WCHF Governor Bill Berry Plan of Work. We welcome your insights and suggestions. also wrote: “George was a quiet and unassuming man with many Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Your Affiliate and Organizational Memberships are important to our fiscal talents. His home’s walls were health. Thank you for your continued support. If you have suggestions, or are Established in 2001, the Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (WTCAC) is an covered with his artwork.” interested in helping us move forward, please contact me. Association that provides a forum for eleven Native American Tribes in Wisconsin to identify and solve natural resource issues on Tribal lands. We are a Council that gives a voice to our (legacy.com/obituaries/stevens Joe Passineau, WCHF President Tribes of Wisconsin on conservation issues that are important to us at the state and national levels. point journal/obituary.aspx?n= [email protected] • 715-677-4047 george-h-gard&pid=181752 Through a strong partnership with the USDA-NRCS, the Council reviews and recommends proposals for conservation 681&fhid=19796) projects from Tribes of Wisconsin. Tribal Conservation Advisory Councils were first authorized in the 1995 Farm Bill as advisory bodies to NRCS and all of USDA on Tribal issues. WTCAC was the first such council formed in the country. Spring 2017 Vol. 23 Issue 1 Newsletter Contributors: Jennifer Anstett, Bill Berry, Jim Buchholz, Alan Johnson, Joe Passineau, Earl Spangenberg, Donna VanBuecken, and Kimberlee Wright. Alan R. Johnson, MBA-Economics, Executive Director, Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council, wtcac.org 5 6 Continued from page 4 (President’s Note)

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4 7 Why is it Important to Support WCHF A Focus on Birds and Wildlands hundreds of civic organizations each year, and an interpretive display museum illustrating the full story of Highlights of the 2016 Induction Ceremony conservation in Wisconsin. We have Our 2016 Induction Ceremony held at Sentry Theater in Stevens Point highlighted the lifelong been fortunate to obtain the coopera- achievements of Noel Cutright and LeRoy Lintereur, two conservationists who cared passionately about birds tion of the staff at the Schmeeckle and wildlands. Each carved out a unique niche in the century-long fight for conservation and environmental Reserve Visitor Center in curating quality. The speakers (see below) captured well their life story, their professional contributions, and their legacy. the gallery and museum. In addition to the presentations, recognition plaques were unveiled, and legislative citations were presented In addition, we publish an annual by state representative Katrina Shankland and state senator Julie Lassa. Friends and family of the inductees also newsletter, and we hold an annual enjoyed a festive reception in the Lobby and an excellent luncheon held at nearby SentryWorld. induction ceremony – to which the public is invited – where we recog- Photo highlights of the Induction Ceremony are below. You can also view segments of the event on YouTube/ There are many reasons to sup- the people who rely on conservation nize new Inductees with appropriate WCHF Induction2016 and see more photos on picasaweb.google.com WCHF2016 Induction. port WCHF and its mission. Chief of our natural resources. testimonials. among them is today’s political cli- Speakers for the Inductees included the following: mate. WCHF serves as a continuous WCHF’s Growth WCHF’s Serves reminder to our congressmen of the WCHF was formed in 1985, when The cost to carry out our mission Induction of Noel Cutright Wisconsin conservation legacy. It Bettie Harriman, Past President of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology serves as a reminder to residents of representatives of a number of con- and serve our members has increased Bill Mueller, Director of the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory our State of the passion of the conservation-related organizations met over the years. The cost of mailing, Sue Schumacher, Principal Ecological Scientist, Wisconsin Energy Corporation Bill Volkert, Naturalist and Wildlife Educator for WDNR at Horicon Marsh servationists who have gone before. and agreed that it was worthwhile creating recognition plaques, devel- to establish an organization which oping and maintaining a website, Induction of LeRoy Lintereur Our partners — our Voting and would encourage the growth and and staying in contact to carry our Steve Miller, former State Wildlife Director and Lands Division Administrator, WDNR practice of a conservation ethic as a message around the State and Nation Adrian Wydeven, Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator and former Wildlife Biologist, WDNR Affiliate members — also benefit for Judith Lintereur-Johnson and Julie Lintereur-Veste, daughters of LeRoy Lintereur the very same reasons because their legacy for the people of the State. have increased far beyond the ca- WCHF Induction Reception at Sentry Theater. missions and ours are so intertwined. pacity of the original member dues But conducting the business of the Many of our current Voting mem- of fifty dollars per organizational bers are charter members of the member. We have survived on an WCHF on a shoe-string budget is LeRoy Lintereur’s Induction Speakers not healthy for our mission or for WCHF. Bill Horvath, then Central increase to $100 per voting member, conservation. Therefore, an increase Region Director for the National As- which we passed years ago, through to Voting member dues was unani- sociation of Conservation Districts the contributions of individuals who mously approved at the November 3, was our Executive Secretary and have joined as Affiliate members. 2016 annual meeting of the WCHF Earl Spangenberg served as Chair Foundation Board Members. of the Board of Directors. Earl still At the present dues level, counting serves as the American Water Re- Bettie Harriman speaking for Noel Cutright. Represenative Shankland and WCHF President Joe Senator Julie Lassa and and WCHF Executive Secretary Affiliate member dues, we are essen- Passineau with Citation for LeRoy Lintereur. Earl at Reception. WCHF’s Mission sources Assoc-WI Section’s repre- tially static, and we have no funds for sentative and volunteers as Execu- the outreach and information sharing The Wisconsin Conservation Hall tive Secretary to WCHF. important to our mission. The dues of Fame Foundation was founded increase will allow flexibility to de- as an organization of organizations. Beginning with our 16 charter velop programs to spread the conser- Our stated purpose is to recognize members, WCHF now recognizes vation message. individuals who have contributed the importance of 31 organizational to the spread of the conservation partner Voting members. An Investment in WCHF ideal in the State and Nation by their contributions to conserva- We carry out our mission by main- We regret the fact that we have tion in their professional and pri- taining the WCHF Visitor’s Center found it necessary to increase dues, vate lives. The lives and work of in Schmeeckle Reserve on the UW- but we believe the extra funds pro- the inductees to WCHF serve as Stevens Point Campus. It includes a vided by Voting and by Affiliate models to those who are active in sunlit gallery displaying recognition members will prove to be an impor- Bill Mueller, Bill Volkert, Sue Schmacher and Bettie Harriman with Noel Cutright’s Plaque. Adrian Wydeven, Judith Lintereur-Johnson, Steve Miller, and Julie Lintereur-Veste plaques of the inductees, a meeting/ with LeRoy Lintereur’s Plaque. the field today, and as inspiration to tant investment for WCHF and for Check It Out! classroom used free of charge by our Partners. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN68KnsnDoywXTkWlsx3hwxXqf_6Kk8Qz • https://plus.google.com/photos/118406072544392549110/albums/6145016958415228481 8 3 Board of Directors Continued from page 1 (Hugh Itis) Continued from page 2 (Christine Thmas) studies, in 1955 he Remembered as an intense, blunt Thomas has focused on the Christine Thomas, due to her foresight and determination, Zan- Executive Committee Members: joined the UW- man who made his mission to stir importance of access to well outstanding academic achievement tow was also a major contributor to Joseph Passineau (President) Madison Botany things up, Iltis had strong opinions managed public lands. The Natural as well as her significant leader- the framing of the 1990 Wisconsin Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Department and for about the need to protect the envi- Resources Board is the signature ship and policy-making roles, has Recycling Law (http://dnr.wi.gov/ Donna VanBuecken (Vice President) many years served ronment, the needless destruction of policy maker for conservation and received numerous awards from topic/Recycling/law.html) which Wild Ones Natural Landscapers Ltd Earl Spangenberg (Exec Secretary) as Director of the biological diversity and what he con- the environment in Wisconsin. As State and National conservation required municipalities to collect American Water Resources Association UW Herbarium. tended was an unsustainable human a member of the Wisconsin Natu- organizations. plastic, metal, paper, and glass to Jerry Knuth (Secretary) Wisconsin Wildlife Federation population explosion — and wasn’t ral Resources Board for 11 years keep them out of landfills. This law Steven Levine (Treasurer) He was one of the first scientists to afraid to share them. (Chair for 3 years), she advanced Milly Zantow was seen, at the time, as the most Soil and Water Conservation Society – Wisconsin Chapter grasp the notion that human psycho- environmental and natural resource 1923 – 2014 comprehensive state recycling pro- Janet (Jan) Scalpone (at Large) logical health is closely intertwined Hugh Iltis received numerous policy affecting outdoor recreation, gram in the nation. Citizen Natural Resources Association with nature, what Edward O. Wilson awards for his contributions to con- water and habitat protection and Mildred “Milly” Mark Randall (at Large) Louise Zantow, The Wildlife Society – Wisconsin Chapter later called biophilia hypothesis. “Il- servation including The Nature the management of Wisconsin’s She also provided advice on set- Tom Rudolph (at Large) tis was giving lectures and writing Conservancy’s highest honor - the wildlife, forest, and parks. She was born in Hallett, ting up recycling programs to mu- Wisconsin Land and Water Oklahoma, on Feb- Conservation Association essays on the need for people to have Golden Oak Leaf Award, and a Presi- especially encouraged the next nicipalities all over the country and James Rivers (at Large) a deep emotional bond with plants in dential Award from the Republic of generation – specifically women ruary 13, 1923. No stranger to hard internationally. She received awards Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association the 1960s, long before Wilson wrote Mexico for his role in establishing – to learn about the outdoors and work, Milly learned the lesson of and recognition for her pioneering Other Directors: about it in the 1980s,” said Donald the Sierra de Manantlan Biosphere to join the professional fields of recycling early; she and her sisters work in recycling and for her many Stan Temple, Senior Fellow Waller, a UW botany professor and Reserve. natural resources. She completed wore mittens sewn from her father’s contributions as a community vol- Aldo Leopold Foundation longtime colleague. her doctoral thesis on the Natural worn-out overalls. In 1980 she told unteer. The conservation legacy of Mark Redsten, President and CEO Clean Wisconsin Christine Thomas Resources Board. the Sauk-Prairie Star that it made her Milly Zantow and other recycling Greg Dahl, Vice-President In 1960 he co-founded The Na- 1951 – Present “heartsick” to see the landfill full of advocates continues, day by day, Dane County Conservation League things that could have been reused. Mike Carlson, Executive Director ture Conservancy in Wisconsin and At the national level, she has as citizens recycle their waste, as Gathering Waters championed its efforts to protect Christine Thomas served on the boards and councils Milly lived a life of service and giv- schools teach the 3Rs of Reduce, Mike Wollmer, Executive Director was born in Detroit, ing back. She was a pioneer in plas- Ice Age Trail Alliance natural areas by serving on its Board, of many conservation organizations Reuse and Recycle, and as munici- Richard Beilfuss, President and CEO providing technical and scientific Michigan in 1951. and governmental agencies, includ- tics recycling, and a fervent disciple palities, businesses and industries International Crane Foundation advice on acquisitions, and working She earned her PH.D. from the Uni- ing the Rocky Mountain Elk Foun- of municipal waste recycling. cooperate to recycle and conserve Gerald Ernst Izaak Walton League of America – with landowners to protect some of versity of Wisconsin-Madison, her dation. She is currently the Vice Wisconsin’s natural resources. Wisconsin Division Wisconsin’s most unique ecosys- master’s degree in water resources Chair of the U.S. Interior and U.S. With tenacity, enthusiasm, and Kimberlee Wright, Executive Director from UW-Stevens Point (UWSP), a few good ideas, Milly Zantow, Midwest Environmental Advocates tems, including the Baraboo Hills and Agriculture Departments Wildlife Best known for her pioneering Gina Miresse Chiwaukee Prairie. In the 1960s he and her degree in biology from Cen- and Hunting Heritage Conserva- a grandmother and citizen activist work with post-consumer plastics Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA ) tral Michigan University. She has from North Freedom, helped launch Ruth Oppedahl, Executive Director joined fellow citizen activists to ban tion Council. She also serves on recycling and recycling municipal Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin the use of DDT in Wisconsin and the promoted the cause of conservation the board of Ducks Unlimited. Her the recycling revolution in Wiscon- solid waste, Milly Zantow was also Don Gilbert in Wisconsin and the nation through sin and the nation. From the E-Z Re- The Muskie Club Alliance of Wisconsin Inc nation. He also worked with many interest in our hunting heritage was actively committed to the better- John Bates other national conservation organi- her contributions to higher education, best expressed by Kathleen Falk cycling Center that she and friends ment of her community. She was a The Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin zations to protect natural areas and research, natural resource policy, and when she stated “much of Chris- founded in 1979 in Sauk County, frequent volunteer at Sauk Prairie Rich Wentzel the advancement of citizen participa- she proved that recycling was not The Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter promote environmental quality. The tine’s academic work has stud- Memorial Hospital and Meals on Diane Lueck book co-authored with Theodore Co- tion in Wisconsin’s rich conservation ied the decline of hunters; she is a only environmentally sound, but Wheels. Concerned with endan- UWSP College of Natural Resources heritage. also practical and cost effective. Bob Juracka chrane entitled Atlas of the Wiscon- leader in promoting steps to reverse gered species preservation, she was Wisconsin Audubon Council sin Prairie and Savanna Flora can be this trend.” Inspired by a 1978 trip to Japan, a the first administrator for the na- Peggy Farrell, Director found at http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/ As a role model for women, nation that was already recycling scent International Crane Founda- Wisconsin BOW – Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Christine is the first female tenured consumer waste, she urged local Mike Brust, President pubs/ss/SS0191.pdf. Her statewide and national lead- tion (ICF) in Baraboo, Wisconsin Wisconsin Bow Hunters Associates full professor in the University of ership has inspired women study- governments and plastic industries where she volunteered daily with Ed Harvey Wisconsin-Stevens Point College in the USA to start recycling pro- Wisconsin Conservation Congress Nationally and globally, Iltis is ing and working in the conservation founders George Archibald and Ron Patrick Durkin, President best known for his work as UW Her- of Natural Resources, and she is the profession. To promote the involve- grams and to find markets for waste Sauey. Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association first female Dean of the College hav- resources. Jan Harms barium Director, his efforts to protect ment of women in outdoor activi- Wisconsin Society of American Foresters biosphere reserves in Mexico and ing served since 2005. The College ties and conservation efforts, in Milly was an inspiration, a men- Michael John Jaeger, President South America, and his plant stud- of Natural Resources at UWSP is one 1991 she founded the Becoming an Working with communities, law- tor and a true pioneer. She was an Wisconsin Society for Ornithology of the largest natural resources col- makers and industry, she helped Tina Van Zile ies. His discovery in Mexico of Zea Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program amazing people visionary yet with Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council diploperennis, a perennial wild rela- leges in the Nation, and is renowned as an educational outreach program develop a simple system to iden- a common touch, hard working, for its interdisciplinary studies and tify different plastics with a number Board of tive of corn, is now being used for through UWSP (uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/ modest, amazingly persistent (or as Governors: plant breeding. He also discovered a field experience for students. Over BOW/Pages/default.aspx). It has code inside a triangle, a system that she liked to say “bulldog stubborn”) Bill Berry wild tomato in Peru that had never the years, it has produced more than since become an international pro- was adopted in 1988 by the Society and a truly kind and good person. Tim Eisele been classified before, which is now 10,000 graduates who are making a gram, active in some 40 states and of Plastic Industry and is now used She could inspire others with her Alan Haney being used as a hybrid to boost the difference all around the world. several foreign countries. worldwide. Recognized for her vision and yet was open to others’ George Meyer Jane Wiley flavor and solids content of domestic ideas and strengths. tomatoes. Continued on page 9 2 9 Spring 2017 Volume 23, Issue 1

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– Our Newest Inductees – Ceremonies set April 22, 2017 in Stevens Point

Hugh Iltis Christine Thomas Milly Zantow