Twenty years ago, Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) was founded with the belief that the Lakeshore Basin's best hope lay in people reaching across fences to "foster partnerships, cultivate projects, promote discussion, and advocate for a balance between land use and natural resource conservation and protection". We hope you will join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary by helping to support the next chapter of LNRP through a charitable gift.
Read MoreGiven annually in recognition of Tom Ward for years of dedicated and inspirational service to our Lakeshore communities, the Ward Award honors 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. This year, the 3rd annual Ward award goes to Tony Fessler, representing Restoration of our Trees Sheboygan (ROOTS).
Read MoreThe Door County Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD) is conducting a study to evaluate post-drawdown conditions of the Forestville Millpond. Results will be used to assess changes in water quality, clarity, depth, aquatic plant community, and the overall health of the waterbody. Project deliverables will include a final report on the collected data and an analytical comparison to historic results.
Read MoreThe Lakeshore Water Institute, a collaboration between Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) and UW-Green Bay Manitowoc, hosted the annual Lakeshore Water Summit on Wednesday, October 11th. The summit provided a forum for students, who call themselves the “Stream Team,” to present on data that they collected and analyzed over the summer.
Read MoreCalumet County is partnering with Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership, Glacierland Resource Conservation and Development Council and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to map and treat invasive Phragmites across the county. Invasive Phragmites is a tall, colony-forming grass, introduced from Europe, that is invading both urban and rural areas. By mapping, treating, monitoring, and providing long-term control of these invasive populations, this project will have significant long-term benefits for migratory shorebirds, waterfowl, marsh spawning fish, pollinators, and other native fauna.
Read MoreThe seasons are most definitely turning. Change is something that happens whether (or “weather”) we like it or not, and being hearty Wisconsinites, we generally know how to adapt to change. As LNRP approaches the end of its 20th anniversary year, the board of directors and staff are also embracing some big changes; changes that are opening important opportunities for us as we look toward the future with optimism and great anticipation… as well as with open eyes to the challenges that continue to drive us as an environmentally-focused nonprofit.
Read MoreLNRP empowers our regional network, watershed partners, and community groups with the tools they need to effectively engage community residents and steward their precious land and water resources. Together, we strive to enhance the health of our entire Lakeshore basin for future generations. In line with this guiding purpose, LNRP proudly established the “We All Live on the Water” endowment fund in the autumn of 2021 to ensure the sustainability of our collective impact.
Read MoreExtreme precipitation events, coastal storms, and fluctuating water levels pose threats to Lake Michigan coastal communities. Flooding, erosion, and storm surge can threaten properties and impair infrastructure and other assets that are vital to the region’s economic security. Agricultural and urban runoff during heavy rain events can also impair water quality in receiving water bodies, further threatening recreation and tourism. Planning, preparing for and adapting to these and other climate change hazards can enhance community resilience and strengthen coastal economies.
Read MoreThe Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP), Stantec, and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (UWSP) are collaborating to improve water quality in Carstens Lake and Lake Michigan. A study identified high phosphorus levels in Carstens Lake, leading to the construction of an offline sedimentation basin and the use of UWSP's sorption technology to reduce contamination. The project aims to protect the lakes, create wildlife habitat, and diversify land use. Construction is set to begin in fall 2023 with two years of monitoring. LNRP also plans to enhance a degraded wetland area for additional water quality benefits and habitat value.
Read MoreLNRP and Stantec Consulting Services have created project summaries showcasing collaborative initiatives in the Lakeshore Basin. The summaries cover projects funded by the US Forest Service and the Wildlife Conservation Society's Climate Adaptation Fund, a regional Collaborative Phragmites Control Program, and the Amsterdam Dunes Preservation Area Habitat Restoration project. These projects aim to enhance coastal ecosystems, control invasive species, and protect critical habitats for migratory birds in the Lakeshore Basin.
Project summaries were developed to showcase several collaborative projects in the Lakeshore Basin.
The Friends of North Point (FONP) concluded their winter speaker series, featuring three speakers in 2023 focusing on native plants and plant management. The first speaker, Jason Granberg from the Wisconsin DNR, discussed the identification and control of invasive species, emphasizing the importance of early detection. Dr. Warren Porter from UW-Madison addressed the effects of pesticide use on human reproductive health and development, highlighting the potential risks associated with common pesticides. The final speaker, Randy Powers from Prairie Future Seed Company, discussed sustainable practices for creating native landscapes on properties, showcasing the benefits of native plant gardens.
Read More“(WFRV) – For 20 years, they’ve been working to improve and protect the land and water surrounding Lake Michigan.
Retired Rambler Steve DeBaker visits Local 5 Live along with Tom Mlada, Executive Director for the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership with more on the important work happening in this unique section of Wisconsin.
Wiledge.org is the place to learn more about Wisconsin Ledge and connect with the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership at lnrp.org.”
Read MoreIn July, we welcomed Jeff Lutsey to the LNRP team as Executive Director of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County. Lutsey brings a wealth of climate- and environment-related experience to the coalition. He is no stranger to environmentalism in Door County as a part of the Waseda Farms family in Baileys Harbor…
Read MoreOn October 12th, at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay - Manitowoc Campus, members of our lakeshore communities attended the 10th annual Lakeshore Water Summit. Open to the public, these summits highlight the important work done by undergraduate students at UWGB-Manitowoc Campus on our region’s freshwater resources.
Read MoreThe Town of Wilson received $12,361 in funding assistance from the ROOTS Community Investment Fund in 2022 to replace many of the dead ash trees in Town Parks. ROOTS or Restoration of our Trees Sheboygan is an innovative partnership between LNRP and the Sheboygan Rotary Club.
Read MoreLNRP secured funding in 2019 from the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Climate Adaptation Fund to support collective coastal resiliency efforts. Complementary to the multiple projects funded by US Forest Service grants, the effort uses tree plantings and collaborative education and outreach to address several issues that are emerging as critical challenges to the Lake Michigan coastal ecosystem.
Read MoreLakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP), a Wisconsin environmental nonprofit focused upon land and water conservation in the Lake Michigan basin, has recently led forward critical collaborative restoration work at the Sheboygan Marsh that will help protect fish and wildlife and improve recreational hunting, fishing, and bird-watching.
Read MoreThe Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) is excited to announce the public release of our "Barn Dance 2022 Highlights" video on YouTube!
Read MoreLakeshore 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
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