Winding Down
Over the last few weeks, I have been working on redesigning the map for Warner Park and it has been going really well! The ideas I have come up with seem to flow well with the concepts we are trying to incorporate on the map. I took into consideration all the suggestions and criticisms made at the last meeting and tried to create something that was more visual and more appealing. I was able to network with some people at Clean Lakes Alliance and found myself working with Ashlyn Mehlhaff who is the development director for CLA. At her last job she helped design a few maps and had some really great infographic ideas for me!
Continue reading A link in the chain…of lakes →
Making Maps
In the last two weeks since my first blog post, things have
settled into a rhythm here at Clean Lakes Alliance. My project is very independent
which allows me to work from home, at Science Hall, or at my hometown library.
Continue reading welcome to warner beach →
My leadership placement is at Clean Lakes Alliance (CLA) in
Madison, Wisconsin. When I first started the Environmental Conservation Program
last June, I knew that I wanted to be able to stay around Madison for my project
placement. Since I plan on staying around Madison for my career, I thought it
was a smart choice to stick around and try to make local connections. During my
10-weeks at CLA, I am in charge of designing a prototype map with a basic
design, features, and a list of expenses that will inform and educate visitors about
Warner Beach. Specifically what urban pollution is and how we can work together
to try to keep our lakes clean.
Continue reading Life at the lake →
Reflections from the field. Cohort 2018-2019
The Nelson Institute: Environmental Conservation Leadership Projects 