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 a Member Scholarship Program and judges the Conservation Awards.

Members

Committee Members
Patty Benedict, Portage County LWCD, Secretary
Laura Grunwald, Sheboygan County PCD
Sue Hendrickson, Douglas County LCC
Christina Hesselberg, La Crosse County DLC
Brian Holt, Walworth County LCC, Vice Chair
Mitchell McCarthy, Sauk County LRED
Daniel McFarlane, Waupaca County LWCD
Kyle Minks, Dane County LWRD
Tony Reali, Calumet County LWCD, Chair
Dan O'Connell, Portage County LWCD, Technical Committee and SITCOM Representative
Geoff Schramm, Ozaukee County LWMD
Nick Stadnyk, Rusk County LCD
Chris Schlutt, WI Land+Water Staff
Matt Krueger, WI Land+Water Staff
Kim Warkentin, WI Land+Water Staff

Agency Advisors
Karl Gesch, DNR
Daniel Zerr, UW-Extension
Eric Hurley, NRCS
Coreen Fallat and Drew Zelle, DATCP

Guiding Principles

Mission: Lead the planning and implementation of the Wisconsin Land+Water Annual Conference, conservation awards, and the professional improvement scholarship programs.

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Upcoming Meetings

Our next meeting will be held in August (date TBD) in Stevens Point where we will also meeting jointly with the Technical Committee to begin planning sessions for the 2024 annual conference. Please contact PIC Chair Tony Reali for details. For more information about meetings, visit the Community Calendar.

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