Beckie Gaskill

State conservation leaders gathered in Marshfield this year as the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation (WWF) honored individuals and organizations for their dedication and hard work that benefits state fish and wildlife, habitat work, educational efforts, and public lands that shape the management of natural resources in the Badger State.
That spirit was on full display as WWF honored a remarkable group during its annual awards banquet, honoring individuals and groups for their work, which strengthens Wisconsin’s natural resources and outdoor heritage.

In a room filled with grief, but also a sense of awe and deep appreciation, citizens gathered in Fort Atkinson last month for the celebration of life of a man whose name, for many, has become synonymous with conservation in the state of Wisconsin: former DNR Secretary George Meyer.
Meyer was a champion of Wisconsin’s natural resources with a never-wavering determination. But more than that, Meyer was a mentor, friend, husband, father, and grandfather.