Gathering Waters’ Executive Director, Mike Strigel, and Government Relations Director, Mike Carlson, braved the snow on I-94 last night to attend the Heart of the Kinni Fall 2010 Reception in River Falls. More than 50 people came together for the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT) event to celebrate the past year’s conservation successes. Nelson French, Executive Director of KRLT, spoke about the importance of the $7 million Protect the Kinni Campaign. The project will protect eleven properties on the river and KRLT is working closely with State agencies and private donors to complete the effort.
Senator Sheila Harsdorf, once a KRLT board member, was on hand to discuss the great work KRLT does. The Republican Caucus Vice Chairwoman also expressed support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and the Working Lands Initiative.
Mike Strigel had the opportunity to address the reception. He celebrated the KRLT’s conservation efforts and those of Wisconsin’s 50 land trusts. This year’s Heart of the Kinni reception was an excellent opportunity to see friends, share stories about the Kinni, and discuss conservation opportunities in the year ahead.
