Answering nature’s call: Local woman protects environment

Some people find their calling in a single moment. For Roz Schnick, it began early, and it never let go.

A lifelong advocate for the environment, Schnick has spent decades working at the intersection of science, stewardship and community action. Her work spans local, regional, national, and international efforts, all grounded in a simple idea: The health of our communities is inseparable from the health of the natural world around us. 

Today, she continues that work through leadership roles with the Wisconsin Mississippi River Parkway Commission and the Rotary Club of La Crosse, where she helps advance initiatives that protect the Mississippi River corridor and promote pollinator health across communities. Whether she’s collaborating on large-scale environmental partnerships or encouraging small, everyday actions, Schnick brings both urgency and optimism to the work...


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