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DNR Awards $6.5 Million in Surface Water Grants

Nonprofit organizations, lake associations and municipalities throughout Wisconsin receive funding to help restore and protect Wisconsin’s surface water By Wisconsin DNR, reposted here by WI Lakes staff MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource (DNR)’s Surface Water Grant Program...
State budget process begins

Governor Evers announced his ideas for spending in the state for the next two years; Proposes increased funding for PFAS, but mostly status quo on other water-related programs By Michael Engleson, Wisconsin Lakes Governor Evers state budget proposal for the...
Lakes & Rivers Convention Early Bird Deadline February 28!

Registrations for the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention, April 19-21 in Stevens Point, are flying in! Don’t miss out on the 20% early bird deadline. It ends February 28! By Wisconsin Lakes & Extension Lakes staff The Wisconsin Lakes &...
Learn About Phosphorus Policy in Wisconsin

UW-Milwaukee’s Center for Water Policy to Host “Phosphorus: Lessons from 10+ Years of Numeric Standards for Wisconsin’s Waters” this February in Madison By Wisconsin Lakes Staff The Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is hosting...
It’s Salt Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Learn why road salt is a huge driver of water quality and why you might want to cut back on its use this winter Reposted from WDNR, originally posted 1.12.2023 In Wisconsin and much of the U.S., chlorides from salt...
Red Cedar Watershed Conference Returns!

After a year off because of COVID, this conference discussing land, water, and people returns to Menomonie on March 9 WI Lakes staff Now in it’s eleventh year and in person for the first time since 2020, The Red Cedar...

PFAS funding bill – if changed – could mean progress

Wisconsin Senators will soon hear SB 312 which would create the programs to spend the PFAS trust fund. While the promise of funding to deal with PFAS contamination could be a step in the right direction, the bill must be amended to make sure the programs are fair, consistent, and will have state agency staff to help communities with polluted...
Denny Caneff and Raj Shukla reflect on the 30th anniversary of River Alliance

We recently spoke with our two most recent past executive directors and asked them to reflect on the highlights of River Alliance of Wisconsin’s 30 years of clean water advocacy. The post Denny Caneff and Raj Shukla reflect on the 30th anniversary of River Alliance appeared first on River Alliance of WI.
Fools’ Flotilla returns to Madison on June 11

River Alliance of Wisconsin welcomes boaters to return to Madison’s Yahara River for the Fools’ Flotilla on June 11. The free event is a part of the annual Marquette Neighborhood Association Waterfront Festival. The floating parade will include live music and costumes are encouraged. The post Fools’ Flotilla returns to Madison on June 11 appeared first on
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Janice Redford on being a water monitor

Janice Redford has volunteered as a water monitor for her local creek for over two decades. River Alliance talked to Janice about what motivates her to fulfill such a deep commitment to water protection. For her, it all starts with observing Koshkonong Creek as it flows through CamRock County Park, noting its changes, and using that information to advocate for...
Why Lindsay Wood Davis is taking the River:30 pledge

We spoke to Lindsay Wood Davis about the impact River Alliance has made on protecting the waters of Wisconsin and why he is the first to take the River:30 pledge in honor of River Alliance’s 30th anniversary. The post Why Lindsay Wood Davis is taking the River:30 pledge appeared first on River Alliance of WI.
Trout Unlimited members protect Wisconsin streams one sign at a time

Trout Unlimited chapters in Wisconsin are great partners in conservation work. Here are two examples of how their network draws in ideas and help even beyond Wisconsin's state lines. Their members protect Wisconsin streams one sign at a time. The post
Trout Unlimited members protect Wisconsin streams one sign at a time appeared first on River Alliance of WI.

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