Your advocacy made Pelican River Forest a success. When the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee blocked Knowles-Nelson funding for Pelican River in November 2022, local residents reached out to us and asked what could be done to help. Incredible grassroots advocacy followed.
A remarkable coalition of supporters quickly organized. Conservationists, ATV riders, hunters, people concerned about water quality and mining threats, silent sports enthusiasts, and more all came together because we want to take care of Wisconsin's wild places for generations to come.
Supporters attended seemingly endless government meetings and saw to the passage of more than a dozen supportive resolutions from Tribal Nations and local governments.
When misinformation appeared in the press, residents responded with factual, impassioned letters and editorials making the case for conservation.
And across Wisconsin, you talked with your friends, local business owners, and decision makers. Thousands of people signed a petition supporting the Forest, more than 50 businesses and organizations signed a joint letter calling to conserve the Forest, and you sent almost 15,000 messages to the Capitol calling on legislators to protect our land and water.
The Pelican River Forest is protected because of a heroic grassroots effort. Thank you!
Please speak up one more time and send Governor Evers a thank you note. It makes all the difference in the world when our leaders know that we appreciate their efforts.