he largest organization of its kind working in the Nicolet National Forest during this period, it was not the only program. There was one conservation program being run by the National Industry Recovery Act program. In addition to this, transients, replacing the former population of prisoners, overran a program operated by the state of Wisconsin at Camp Imogene. Conclusion The years leading up to the establishment of the Nicolet National Forest were characterized by legislative action. The process of educating the public and convincing them of the importance in the establishment of the Nicolet Forest at first proved a rough going. However, eventually the message got out and was received favorably. In time, thanks largely to the two key legislative acts known as the Weeks Act and the Clark-McNary Act, the state of Wisconsin and the federal government were able to institute a plan for forest recovery. Aided by the efforts of such organizations as the Civilian Conservation Corps, the new National Forest was able to entrench itself firmly enough to eventually become a great success story of conservation and healthy forestry practice. Overall Synopsis The tale that comprises the history of the Nicolet National Forest is a long and richly involved story. From the first forays of European discovery of the territory of Wisconsin, to the formation of the Nicolet National Forest, the history is one of great adventure, waste, and recovery. Largely, it is a story of success against difficult odds. Men such as Champlain and Jean Nicolet helped to open the door to Wisconsin—and its exploitation—and future unsung heroes would come to its rescue. And, while the majestic forests that one can only imagine greeted Nicolet have vanished, the efforts at conservation were to prove equal in the task at efforts to repair the damage. Given the status of the Nicolet region today, it is fair to say that all of the spirit and b...
