The Voyageurs Conservancy is proud to announce the conservation of 7.8 acres of wetland, forest, and shoreline habitat in partnership with the Maddison family.
“Since our Grandma “Bob” Maddison first came to Namakan in 1932, we’ve been enjoying the natural beauty of the area. We’re happy to see more land put under the protection of the Voyageurs National Park for future generations,” shared Todd Maddison, a representative from the family.
The Maddison Family
The Conservancy purchased the property on Namakan Lake from the Maddison family which will eventually be officially added to the park. By developing mutually beneficial agreements with landowners, the Conservancy works in partnership with the National Park Service to add critical land within the park. We undertake new land acquisition projects each year, working with willing sellers, to protect land and provide high quality outdoor recreation, pristine viewscapes, and preserve biodiverse habitats.
The Voyageurs Conservancy has conserved an additional 73 acres since the park’s establishment using support from its members and the Wallace C. Dayton Voyageurs National Park Legacy Fund, a special fund established by Dayton’s family for land protection work. The Conservancy also wishes to thank the National Park Foundation and Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. for their critical support on this project.
