The PIC's main function is to develop and implement an annual conference, which includes developing agendas, scheduling presenters, and all other activities associated with carrying out a successful conference. The PIC also coordinates the Dan O'Connell Member Scholarship Program and judges the Conservation Awards.
GET INVOLVED
Dan O'Connell Member Training Scholarships
PIC coordinates the Dan O'Connell Member Training Scholarship Program to help LWCD staff and committee members achieve their professional improvement and leadership goals. Scholarships help cover the expenses of our members who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend workshops, conferences, and other training opportunities.
Join the PIC
See what we do and why it's important to have statewide representation. Join us to help plan sessions for our highly successful conference, promote and judge the Conservation Awards, and more.
Volunteer at the Conference
Unable to commit to becoming a PIC member? We always could use some extra volunteers at our annual conference. Contact Chris to learn more.
Committee Members
Tony Reali, Calumet County LWCD, Chair
Brian Holt, Walworth County LCC, Vice Chair
Mitchell McCarthy, Sauk County LRED, Secretary
Haillie Passow, Trempealeau County LWCD, Youth Education Committee Representative
MaryJo Gingras, Ashland County LWCD
Sharon Harvey, Sheboygan County PCD
Sue Hendrickson, Douglas County LCC
Christina Hesselberg, La Crosse County DLC
Kyle Minks, Dane County LWRD
Geoff Schramm, Ozaukee County LWMD
Anastasia Wallner, Columbia County LWCD
Chris Schlutt, WI Land+Water Staff
Matt Krueger, WI Land+Water Staff
Kim Warkentin, WI Land+Water Staff
Agency Advisors
Casey Jones and Jessica Schoen, DNR
Daniel Zerr, UW-Extension
Vacant, NRCS
Dani Heisler, DATCP
Mission: Lead the planning and implementation of the Wisconsin Land+Water Annual Conference, conservation awards, and the professional improvement scholarship programs.
Upcoming Meetings
Our next meeting will be held on April 16, 2025 from 9:00-10:00am via Zoom. Conference recap and evaluations results as well as other PIC business, will be discussed. Please contact PIC Chair Tony Reali for details. For more information about meetings, visit the Community Calendar.