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"From kayakers and campers to anglers and sailors, the Apostle Islands attract visitors from every part of our state each year, and from around the country," Governor Doyle said. "Not only are the Apostle Islands one our state's most beautiful destinations, but they are a testament to our history of stewardship."
The Islands' earned national parks designation in 1970, when then-U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson convinced Congress that the Islands' natural beauty, recreational opportunities and cultural history were worthy of preservation. Coincidentally, it was that same year that Senator Nelson founded Earth Day. This national treasure includes more than 42,000 acres of land, including 22 islands, and 27,000 acres of Lake Superior waters.
The Apostle Islands were selected from more than 2,500 eligible sites, including national lakeshores, wildlife refuges, forests, rivers, historic landmarks and historic places. Wisconsin's large number of choices stands as testament to the philosophy of land stewardship that has long defined the people of Wisconsin and Governor Doyle's administration. Alternates selected by the Governor included Taliesin, the Spring Green estate of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright; Aztalan State Park, an archaeological site in Jefferson County; Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the country and a habitat for endangered species; and the Saint Croix National Scenic River, with its 225 miles of clean water surrounded by wooded bluffs and historic towns.
Governor Doyle is committed to preserving Wisconsin's natural resources for responsible recreational use for generations to come. Since coming into office, Governor Doyle has significantly grown the state's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, a highly successful public-private partnership for securing critical wildlife habitat, conserving Wisconsin's natural resources and providing world-class outdoor recreation opportunities.
