Preserving Our Sense of Place
/By Bonnie Matuseski, President
For thirteen years I have been an enthusiastic volunteer for the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve and was recently honored to be elected President. I am humbled by the vision and dedication of the founding members who started buying land in 1987, as they formed one of the first local land trusts in the state of Wisconsin. With the dedication of volunteer boards and generous donations of members ever since, the MIWP has grown to 2900 acres, permanently protecting our Madeline Island for many generations to come.
What is it that makes Madeline Island special to you and your family? The culture of this island is born in the natural beauty of its land and water and the connections we make with the natural world. “Island time” allows us to gather with family and friends to watch the glow of a sunset or enjoy a canopied hike in our forests. Sense of place is defined as a condition of meaning and attachment. I think preserving our sense of place is the driving force behind the MIWP, a mission not just for today but for the long-term future of our Madeline Island Community. We care for what we love.
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