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The Great Lake Gatherings will:
• Offer
an opportunity for open discussions among stakeholders on local
land and water conservation projects and the positive impact
these projects have on the long-term economic development, tourism,
recreation, farming and the quality of life in their area.
• Provide information
and tools that businesses and individuals can use to conserve
and protect local natural resources.
• Encourage attendees
to collaborate and take actions that will leave a positive legacy
for future generations.
What is the location of each of the Gatherings,
and when will they take place?
The Gatherings will take place in key communities along Lake Michigan:
• Green
Bay: September 16,
UW-Green Bay Phoenix Rooms
• Sheboygan
Area: October 1, Kohler Art Center
• Mequon: October
8, Mequon Nature Preserve
• Milwaukee: October
15, Milwaukee Art Museum
 What is the goal of the Great Lake
Gatherings?
Many people share a common love for the natural treasures in the
Lake Michigan basin. The Great Lake Gatherings will introduce participants
to new partners who are working to protect that treasure in our shared
back yard. We will connect local land trusts with community leadership—key
businesses, elected officials, civic organizations and involved citizens.
Land trusts play an important role in preserving
and improving the ecological, economic and human health in the
area. One goal of the Gatherings is to encourage community leaders
to look to their land trusts as a resource.
Who will attend the Gatherings?
Everyone who is affected by our Lake Michigan
watershed is encouraged to attend: landowners, business
owners, elected officials, economic development organizations,
conservation groups, chambers of commerce, community organization
members, and the general public.
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Questions? Call Liz
Walsh at (608) 251-9131 or email liz [at] gatheringwaters.org.
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