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Ice Age Trail event in Cross Plains

On July 15th we will be meeting along the banks of Black Earth Creek for presentations regarding how the community may enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of Cross Plains.

Meeting on Proposed Mine: July 17

Please check out the Badger Fly Fishers website badgerflyfishers.com to access information on an important meeting coming to Madison on July 17.

No June, July or August Meetings

As usual, we are taking the summer off and not having regular chapter meetings in June, July or August. Here are some ideas to stay active …

Volunteer Training Opportunities – Land & Water Resources

The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department offers a variety of training for volunteers of county parks and other partner groups. A variety of trainings are available. June 13: WI First Detector Network – Invasive Species Workshop… Read More

Gordon Creek Workday Photos

SWTU Gordon Creek Workday, May 2017

Check out photos of our hearty Stream Team working to make a difference on a new DNR easement!

Watershed Field Day

Sugar River through Neperud property

Spend the morning with DNR staff exploring Erikson Creek in the Town of York, Green County. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Saturday, May 6, 2017 Workday

Sugar River through Neperud property

Now featuring a brats and beer picnic afterward!

Build Wader Washing Stations to Stem Spread of Invasives

River Alliance is co-hosting an Earth Day event along with Upper Sugar River Watershed Association and Southern Wisconsin Trout Unlimited. We need 30 volunteers – that means you! – to help contain the New Zealand mudsnail to the Upper Sugar River, in… Read More

Saturday, April 22, 2017 Workday – New Location

Sugar River through Neperud property

Our Saturday, April 22 workday, which was scheduled for Salmo Pond, has been moved to the Wolf Run Trail further downstream on Black Earth Creek.