Laura
Schulte
Conservation Communicator of the Year
Awarded in 2025
For outstanding conservation efforts in Wisconsin by a person, group, newspaper, magazine, radio or television station or network, or social media entity. The recipient will have achieved a high degree of public awareness of the importance of natural resources conservation.
Laura Schulte, a Wisconsin journalist, has extensively covered environmental and conservation issues, including PFAS contamination, clean water regulation, wildlife management, and land acquisitions like the Pelican River Forest. Her reporting has appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and numerous state and national publications. Known for clear, objective storytelling, Laura brings critical conservation topics to the public’s attention, shaping awareness and policy dialogue in Wisconsin. Her dedication to informing the public makes her a deserving Conservation Communicator of the Year.