History & Archives
Our volunteers work hard for your water.
Past Board Members & Volunteers
Past presidents, board members, volunteers, members and contributors have made WAPOA what it is today. Because of their work and contributions, we are able to continue our stewardship.
2022 Outstanding Conservationist
Kristie Roedl was very happy to be recognized as the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation Districts 2022 Outstanding Conservationist.
Kristie earned this award through excellent relationship development and tirelessly sharing of her time to help improve the shorelines in the Pine River Watershed. She really enjoys working with all the property owners that are concerned about losing their shorelines due to wave action and ice push. She also has dedicated her time educating people about the importance of pollinators and how we all can work together to save the pollinators. “It is so wonderful to work with land owners that care about the environment and want to preserve their shoreland and protect our lakes for future generations”.
Thank you Kristie, for all your dedication, energy and hard work!
Jack Wallschlaeger Memorial
Learn about the Land & Waters Preservation Trust and the lasting legacy that Jack left behind including several academic research papers, still used to inform people today.
2019 Outstanding Conservationist
Ron Meyer of Pequot Lakes was honored as the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District 2019 Outstanding Conservationist of the Year.
Ron has served as President of the Pine River Watershed Alliance (for more than 15 years); serves on the Land and Waters Preservation Trust Advisory Committee; was a key member on the Pine River Watershed One Watershed One Plan Advisory Committee and continues to actively support that effort; serves as a WAPOA Director Emeriti; works with the Cass County Farm Bureau and Crow Wing Forage Basin Advisory Council to build relationship between Farmers and Lake residents to work water quality issues. He is a member of the Natural Resources committee of the Central Regional Sustainable Development Partnership for the last 10 years.