Who we are

Preserving Wisconsinʼs Yellow River for Generations

Board and Officers


  • Phil Sylla, President
  • Emily Nelson, Vice President
  • Paul Thompson, Treasurer
  • Kathy Bartilson, Secretary
  • Billy O’Neill, Website
  • Rev. Doug Olson
  • Eric Moberg
  • Jeff Moberg
  • Conrad St. John, St. Croix Chippewa Indians
  • of Wisconsin Liaison
  • Mary Smoliak, Yellow Lakes and River Association Liaison
  • Pat Inman, Spooner Lake District Liaison

These YRPC members have earned a star

Conservation Easement

Conservation Pledges

Fred and Carolyn Blake

Kevin Hagen and Kathy Bartilson

Natural Shoreline, Invasive Species Control

  • Ed and Akemi Fischer
  • Bruce and Kris Keyzer
  • Jeff and Eric Moberg
  • Kevin Hagen and Kathy Bartilson
  • Stan and Mary Jane Johannes
  • Paul Thompson and Sandy Hinkley
  • Del and Laurie Bakkum
  • St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
  • Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company