Originally built as the Nancy Dousman in 1832, the schooner Gallinipper is Wisconsin's oldest shipwreck discovered to date. Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is seeking members of the public to serve on the first-ever advisory council for Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
Members of the council provide NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries with advice and recommendations on the management of the sanctuary.
Council members also act as liaisons to their communities, building a strong connection between the sanctuary and stakeholders.
In total, 15 people are needed for the council plus an alternate for each with three of the positions being Citizen at Large.
Applications and more information can be found on the NOAA website, or by contacting Russ Green, the Superintendent of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
You can either send him an email at russ.green@noaa.gov, or you can call 989-766-3359. Applications are due by October 1st.
