A LETTER OF GRATITUDE - Clear Thinking Issue 63
November 18, 2025
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As autumn settles over the Clear Lake Township and we enter a season of gratitude, our hearts are full of appreciation for you—the volunteers, donors, event participants, and partners who make our conservation work possible.
Every accomplishment, every restored habitat, every young person inspired by nature is the result of this community coming together in service of something greater than ourselves.
To the volunteers who showed up time and again—thank you. This year, a total of 114 volunteers have joined us to remove invasive plants, clean local roadsides, place property signage, maintain hiking trails, organize events and more. Our volunteers join the generational legacy of countless individuals who have made our community what it is today. On Page 2, we acknowledge and thank our 2025 volunteers.
To the participants and attendees who joined us for educational programs this year—thank you for your curiosity and engagement. Watching you explore our natural environment, ask thoughtful questions, and share moments of wonder reminds us why this work matters. Your enthusiasm energizes us and strengthens our collective commitment to conservation.
To our donors who continue to extend generosity and support—thank you for believing in this mission and investing in our community's natural landscapes. Your financial support makes everything possible: the habitat restoration, the water quality monitoring, the educational programming that connects people to nature. You are true partners in conservation, and we are grateful for your trust and generosity.
Conservation is a shared journey. Every act of stewardship—whether giving time, resources, or simply showing up—contributes to a landscape where clean water, healthy ecosystems, and community connection join together. We are honored to carry forward a mission of collaboration and connection to preserve the Clear Lake Township and watershed.
Thank you for being part of this community and for making conservation a collaborative mission.
With appreciation,
This issue includes:
- Support for the Long Run
- Exceptional Volunteers
- Monitoring Low Lake Levels
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Photo Credit: Connor Oiler