“Vantage Data Centers, which is developing the $15 billion Port Washington data center project, has pledged $3 million to an environmental project in the area. The Denver-based data center operations company yesterday announced the donation to the Valley Creek Corridor Revitalization Project in Port Washington, an effort of the local government and the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership.” – WIS Business
Read More“Vantage Data Centers supports water revitalization in alignment with local priorities and sustainable commitments to Port Washington community.” – BUSINESS WIRE
Read More“DENVER (Nov. 20, 2025) – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced a $3 million funding commitment to support the watershed-scale Valley Creek Corridor Revitalization Project, a transformative environmental initiative in Port Washington, Wisconsin, managed by the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) and the City of Port Washington. With this investment, Vantage demonstrates its dedication to pursuing water positivity for the recently announced Lighthouse campus, a goal centered on replenishing more water to freshwater sources than the company uses.” – Vantage Data Centers
Read More“The Sheboygan Rotary Club’s Restoration Of Our Trees Sheboygan (ROOTS) along with the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership in collaboration with the Sheboygan Area School District is continuing with Phase-III of the reforestation of District campuses this fall. The multi-year reforestation of twenty SASD campuses this year involves 30 large trees planted at South High School, and 60 more at Jackson Elementary Schools on Saturday, October 18th.” – WHBL
Read MoreJoin us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, for Living Ledge-nds an event hosted by Niagara Escarpment Resource Network (NERN) and Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP). The Living Ledge-ends: Driving Our Missions Forward Fundraiser will be hosted at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Fox Club in Appleton.
Read More“Celebrating accomplishments and addressing challenges were on the docket Friday in Manitowoc. It's all part of the annual Lake Michigan Day.” – WLUK
Read More“Celebrating its sweet-sixteen this year, Sheboygan Water Utility’s one-acre prairie is an example of public services using native plantings for practical and environmental benefit. Established by seed in 2009, the prairie reduces maintenance expenses at the site and discourages unauthorized access…” – Maywood Environmental Park
Read More“Emily Wood, executive director of the Door County Land Trust, was honored for her leadership in accelerating land protection efforts across the peninsula. The award is administered by Lake Michigan Stakeholders, a partner group of the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP), and has recognized individuals, organizations, businesses, tribes and government leaders since 2014 for their exceptional efforts in restoring and enhancing Lake Michigan and its surrounding watersheds.” – Peninsula Pulse
Read MoreThis past year has been one of growth, collaboration, and continued dedication to our mission of fostering cleaner waters, healthier ecosystems, and more vibrant communities across Wisconsin’s lakeshore region. Through the incredible efforts of our Partner Groups, volunteers, staff, and supporters, we have expanded conservation initiatives, secured funding for vital environmental projects, and strengthened our capacity to drive meaningful change.
Read More“UWM School of Freshwater Sciences undergrad students in the Capstone class, led by Dr. Ryan Newton, partnered with Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) to support restoration work on the Valley Creek Corridor in Port Washington, WI. The students provided data which will help to prevent flooding and protect from infrastructure damage.” – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Read More“Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership provides strategic planning, networking, support, and more to the Wisconsin Ledge. In this segment, our Retired Rambler and Mike Mullen from Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership discuss the importance of the partnership and how you can help in their mission.” – WFRV
Read More“(WFRV)- Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership provides strategic planning, networking, support, and more to the Wisconsin Ledge…”
Read MoreTwenty 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.
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