From Military Facility to Green Space: The Amazing Transformation of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant

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An Inspirational Story of Reconciliation and Restoration in our Backyard

Lecture:

"From Military Facility to Green Space: The Amazing Transformation of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant (Baraboo/Sauk City)" 

You'll find this story inspirational as  local leaders, town folk, tribal representatives and politicians worked to mesh their vision into a plan and then work with many organizations to make that plan a reality -creating the newest  Wisconsin State Recreation Area.  

Lecture: 

Background:

In 1997, when the U.S.Army announced the decommissioning of the 7,400 acre Badger Army Ammunition Plant located between Sauk City and Baraboo, a group of conservation-minded citizens joined forces to actively promote a "green vision" for the property. That group evolved into what is now the Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance.

In 2001, the "Badger Reuse Plan," adopted by the 21 stakeholders outlined a conservation-oriented future for the Badger Lands.  The newest "state park," the 3,400 acre Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, is being developed and will provide recreational opportunities for all.  The new Great Sauk State Trail is now open to bikers and hikers through the Badger Lands.

About the Lecturer: 

Charlie Luthin has spent his entire career of 40 years working for national and international non-profit conservation organizations.  He has served as director of four Wisconsin-based groups, including the Aldo Leopold Foundation, Wisconsin Wetlands Association, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and the Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance.

- ssgriffiths@gmail.com or phone 608 233-5592.