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Kristen Wilhelm is a founding member of
the Milwaukee
Area Land Conservancy, Vice-Chair of
the City of Franklin Environmental
Commission, and staff member with the
River Revitalization Foundation.
Through Kristen’s vision, tenacity and
passion for land protection, Milwaukee
County citizens are guaranteed access to
pristine natural areas in the heart of
expanding urban development. Most
recently, Kristen worked tirelessly over the course of several
years to protect the Fitzsimmons Woods area in the City of
Franklin. Franklin Woods is made up of more than 20 acres
of high quality maple-beech forest, containing woodlands,
wetlands, and rare flora and fauna, and was purchased with the
help of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Funds by the Milwaukee
Area Land Conservancy in February 2006.
“We believe Kristen Wilhelm not only
qualifies for Conservationist of the Year, but is a perfect example
of a concerned citizen becoming involved in improving her community.
Through her hard work, dedication and passion for conservation
of natural resources, Ms. Wilhelm has without a doubt improved
the quality of life for citizens of Franklin and its surrounding
communities.”
~ Tom Taylor, Mayor of the City of Franklin
“Kristen's commitment to conservation
and dedication to doing the right thing for the environment is
truly an inspiration!”
~Kimberly Gleffe, Executive Director
of River Revitalization Foundation
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