2018 River Champions
River Champions 2018
River Champions are recognized for their sustained, exemplary efforts
to protect Wisconsin’s waters and make a lasting impact.
Barb Gifford | Plover, WI
“Barb has made a significant, lasting impact on the people of Portage County and water advocates across Wisconsin by teaching the next generation about the importance of our water resources through Little Plover River field days.” – Represenative Katrina Shankland
Bill Schultheis | Oconomowoc, WI
“Bill was instrumental in stopping the largest dam ever proposed in modern-day Wisconsin, the La Farge Dam on the Kickapoo River.” – Lindsay Wood Davis
Topf Wells | Madison, WI
“Topf developed the county’s permanent stream conservation easement program, made sure it was adequately funded, and exhorted the staff to get 20 miles of permanent stream easements.” – Harry Peterson
Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation
“Natural resources management should be based on sound science. Open and fair public processes are a fundamental part of democracy.”
– Terry Daulton, President, Green Fire Board of Directors
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
“The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has worked tirelessly and strategically to protect Wisconsin’s waters and people from dangerous threats, always shedding light on the value of this precious resource.”
– Raj Shukla, Executive Director, River Alliance