Aldo Leopold

Wisconsin is home to breathtaking landscapes, expansive waters, eclectic communities and people who care enormously about where they live. Throughout the state's history, individuals and groups have worked hard to take care of the places they love. That's what is at the heart of the Making it Home initiative.

Some of the most passionate, and inspiring, people in our state's history have been inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. These are people who have significantly contributed to conservation programs, projects, public understanding, and conservation ethics. Thanks to their work, and the ongoing efforts of people today who continue to care about making Wisconsin a wonderful place, Wisconsin is known nationally as a leader in conservation. To read about some of these people, click here.

Gaylord Nelson on the Namekagon River in an effort to protect the river under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act circa 1966.

What do you cherish most about Wisconsin?

Where do you feel most connected to nature?

When do you feel compelled to work for a better future?

DDT in Wisconsin

Civilian Conservation Corps

Ag in Coon Valley

Do you have a Wisconsin: Making it Home story to share?

We are collecting stories of the many ways that people connect to the places they love in Wisconsin. We want to hear about what you, your organization, or your community is doing to harness these passions to shape the future of the state for the better.

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