FOPPI Blog

2025-2026 US Fish & Wildlife Service Volunteer of the Year, Jim Schwartz The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (FOPPI) is a 100% volunteer-run organization that provides fundraising, advocacy and community outreach to the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Together we've done extensive preservation and restoration work on the historic maritime structures on the islands and have made some wonderful memories with like-minded friends along the way. We do it because we care about the

PETE LEMERE 1933-2026 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pete LeMere. Pete passed away on April 5th at his home in Green Bay. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian, three children, six grandchildren, and four great-children. A graduate of Gibraltar High School, St. Norbert College (Bachelor’s), and the University of Michigan (Master’s). He spent his entire career in public health. He retired from the Brown County Health Department at age 63. Immediately after

Have you ever taken the ferry to Washington Island? If so, you might have spotted Plum and Pilot Islands along the way! Maybe you’ve seen someone proudly wearing their FOPPI gear at the grocery store or gas station. Or perhaps you’ve heard someone rave about their amazing time on Plum Island and thought about volunteering. Why not join us? FOPPI volunteers are truly the best of the best! Why Volunteer with FOPPI? Volunteering with Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (FOPPI) is

By: Mary Beth Volmer President - Friends of Plum & Pilot Islands Friends often ask me why I volunteer for a place that takes me 5-1/2...