Join us on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Lake Michigan Day in Manitowoc for a day of insight and inspiration featuring keynote speakers Nancy Retana, Yesi Perez, and Steven Hunter, along with panels and lightning talks from regional leaders in conservation, climate resilience, and community action.
Read MoreLNRP and Lake Michigan Stakeholders are proud to announce the 2025 Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation. These awards honor individuals and organizations whose work goes above and beyond in restoring, protecting, and enhancing the Lake Michigan Basin. This year’s five Champions—Sarah Dezwarte, Emily Wood, David Miller, Amy Carrozzino-Lyon, and Mayor Ryan Sorenson—exemplify leadership, innovation, and dedication to community-centered environmental stewardship. Join us on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Lake Michigan Day in Manitowoc to celebrate their achievements.
Read MoreJoin us for Lake Michigan Day 2025 on August 8 at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum!
Celebrate our Great Lake with lightning talks, conservation awards, and inspiring discussions. Connect with leaders and advocates working to protect the Lake Michigan Basin and beyond. Full details coming soon!
Dozens gathered in Manitowoc on Lake Michigan Day to celebrate progress and address challenges facing the lake, with keynote speaker Sara Smith emphasizing the importance of a collective effort to combat global warming and protect water as a vital, interconnected resource.
Read MoreThe Lake Michigan Stakeholders (LMS) have selected the individuals, organizations, businesses, and first nations it will celebrate for outstanding efforts to protect and enhance the lands and waters of the Lake Michigan basin. To honor and recognize their achievements and impacts, LMS will honor these Lake Michigan “Champions of Conservation” during the virtual Lake Michigan Day event on Friday, August 13th. Click on the image to learn more.
Read MoreThe Lake Michigan Stakeholders (LMS) organization has named Dick and Mary Smythe Champions of Conservation – a recognition that honors outstanding environmental achievements in Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan basin to restore, improve or enhance Lake Michigan or any of the watersheds that flow into it…
Read MoreMANITOWOC (WLUK) -- It's one of the largest bodies of water on the planet. Lake Michigan is part of the Great Lakes, a vital water system for the region, the country and beyond. Environmental challenges and success were highlighted at the 7th annual lake Michigan Day summit…
Read MoreThis year's Champions of Conservation include a lifetime achievement award and four additional champions spanning a wide range of areas including a public education institution, a watershed group, a media reporter, and a group working on mitigating the impact of climate change.
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