Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Friends-in-Action

Our mission is to promote an appreciation for and preservation of the natural environment and cultural heritage of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

The Friends mission statement guides the
Board of Directors as they determine what projects
within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
will be supported each year.

Some projects, printing of the Park newsletter for example,
 simply require money. Thanks to the generous support
of Friends Members those projects continue to be on-going.

Other projects require volunteer time, and the
opportunity to join other supporters of these Islands
out on the Islands "doing something meaningful."

Projects Completed
and/or
Committed To

- 2004 -

Historical study of Rocky Island Fishing Community

- 2005 -

Around the Archipelago Lecture Series
Meyers Beach Ranger
Park Newspaper Printing
Hadland Fish Camp Painting
Sponsor of Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Celebration
Lake Superior Pathfinders

2008 Projects

1.  Publish National Lakeshore Newsletter

2.  Fund "Around the Archipelago" Lecture Series

3.  Match directed gifts for bear boxes

Friends First Legacy Project

In April 2008 the Friends Board selected an historic cottage on Sand Island named Plenty Charm as a legacy project.

This selection fits our mission "to promote an appreciation for and preservation of the cultural and natural heritage and the natural environment of the Apostle Islands" in a wonderful way.

Go here to read more about Plenty Charm.

Support of Volunteer Program
Re-roof Hadland Fish Camp
Replace/install Wayside Exhibits On Islands and Mainland
Around the Archipelago Lecture Series
Meyers Beach Ranger & SCA Intern
Park Newspaper Printing
Lake Superior Pathfinders

Furnishings & Exhibits for Raspberry Island Light
Park Ranger at Meyers Beach
"Around the Archipelago" Lecture Series
Park Newspaper Printing
Gaylord Nelson Memorial Garden
Vertical rub rails for Rocky Island dock Extended hours at Bayfield Visitor Center
Brochures priority natural resource issues
Pathfinders environmental project
Volunteer work projects on Stockton Island,  Little Sand Bay, and Raspberry Island

-2008-

Fund reopening of the Manitou Island Fish Camp
Publish National Lakeshore Newsletter
Fund "Around the Archipelago" Lecture Series
Purchase two benches to be placed near the Presque Isle Dock
Match funding the development of a "real-time wave climate observation system" for the sea caves near the Meyers Beach landing
Match directed gifts for bear boxes