Posts by Tanner Stofferahn
Welcome New Board Members
Wild Rivers Conservancy is pleased to welcome our 2026 slate of new board members. Over the past year, our Board Affairs Committee led a thoughtful and intentional recruitment process to…
Read MorePaddling Through the Years
Celebrating the Legacy of the Conservancy’s River Adventures For more than a decade, Wild Rivers Conservancy’s multi-day paddle trips have brought together people who share a love for adventure, community,…
Read MoreA Evening Celebrating Deb Ryun
Over 230 Riverway supporters came together on June 26th in Stillwater to celebrate the 15 years of work of our first Executive Director Deb Ryun. Through Deb’s leadership, Wild Rivers…
Read MoreAdaptive Riverway Recreation
By October Yates, Outdoor Program Support, Wild Rivers Conservancy We’ve all noticed how high and mighty the St. Croix and its tributaries are flowing this summer thanks to the abundant…
Read MoreWild Rivers Conservancy hires next Executive Director Matt Poppleton
Photo courtesy of Matt Poppleton Osceola, WI – The Wild Rivers Conservancy Board and Staff are pleased to share the hiring of the organization’s next Executive Director, Matt Poppleton. Poppleton…
Read MorePoe-tree
Youth Summit 2024 – Virtual Activity 2 As our 2024 Youth Summit event approaches rapidly, we are continuing the fun learning activities for students and classrooms. This week, we’re creating…
Read MoreTell Your Park Story
Author: Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Our National Park spaces across the country are a treasure to be enjoyed by all. Many visitors have built…
Read MoreWindow Phenology
Youth Summit 2024 – Virtual Activity 1 Spring represents new beginnings. Transitioning from winter to spring marks a period of renewal–from gray to green landscapes, longer daylight, and wet snowfalls…
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My Deep, Abiding Love for the River,
by Dan Willius
AWARD RECIPIENT SPOTLIGHT Nelson-Mondale Legacy Award Recipient Remarks by Dan Willius I am deeply honored to have my name linked to the legacy of Senators Gaylord Nelson and Walter Mondale.…
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Reflections on a Lifetime of Stewardship,
by Peter Gove
Let’s remember what Congress concluded 55 years ago this coming October — “that certain selected rivers of the Nation …possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition, and …protected for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.”
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