Our annual conference provides valuable networking opportunities, forums to discuss current work and new ideas with colleagues, a chance to build technical knowledge, and space to be re-inspired by the passion for conservation across the state.
The annual business meeting is held on the last morning of the conference. This meeting includes updates from our Board of Directors and a forum for discussion.
Other events occurring at the conference include the following:
- Keynote and plenary speakers
- Statewide youth education Poster & Speaking Contests
- Honoring our the winners of our Conservation Awards
- Networking and social hours
- Silent auction to benefit youth education programs
GET INVOLVED
The PIC's main responsibility is to assist in the planning and execution of our annual conference. Visit the PIC's webpage and learn more about why it's important the committee has representation from staff and supervisors around the state.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2024 conference, view our Sponsorship Opportunities or contact Matt Krueger.
The silent auction is always a fun part of our conference! Proceeds benefit youth education programs such as the Conservation Awareness Poster & Speaking Contest, Wisconsin Envirothon, and two youth conservation camps. To learn more, and view materials to solicit items for the Silent Auction view our Silent Auction materials for 2025. We will continue with the 32Auction website as we have the last few years, therefore you will need to submit all the items via an online form. The link to the form is below and the email to send pictures of the item is silentauction@wisconsinlandwater.org.
Submission Link: https://forms.gle/LDQH5LtsjXNUpMpdA
A few notes about items:
Gift cards are good as long as they are general (Kwik Trip/Walmart/Cabela’s) or for camping or wine tasting or an event or something you can use online. Try to stay away from very specific small town gift cards like a single gas station, drug store, mechanic shop, or small groceries stores (non-chain stores), these do not get bid on.
Honey, maple syrup, mixers, beverages, cheese, food, all do well and people like to bid on them.
Home décor or homemade products do well in the auction – please include a size of a wall hanging or quilt so people know the dimensions
Something for gardening, pollinators, seed, fishing, hunting, outdoors equipment does well.
Questions: haillie.passow@co.trempealeau.wi.us
Like most events, this conference could not happen without the support of the numerous staff and volunteers to help run a smooth event. Many volunteer positions are available including session moderators, A/V set up, raffle ticket sellers, and general set up. Contact Chris Schlutt if you would like to volunteer.
March 4-6, 2026 | Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells
2027 and 2028 TBD
