A thoughtful treatise on the importance of protecting our water, forests and wildlife.  What’s at risk.

“All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was.” – Toni Morrison 

E-Cycle Wisconsin brings in 6.2 pounds of E-Waste per resident in 2011, providing boost to Wisconsin economy. Support the partners who help us with this important task.  A typical older desktop computer and a CRT monitor weigh approximately 60 pounds combined. The two components contain roughly: 15 pounds of glass 14 pounds of plastic 12 pounds Read more about E-Cycle Wisconsin performs well in its Second Year[…]

Inspiring words from Paul Hawken, a man just like you and me who seeks fairness and equity in shared resources. We are a part of a social movement to effect change and affect behaviors. Orion is a great magazine full of nature writing and thought.  Can we hope something is afoot? “Inspiration is not garnered Read more about Paul Hawken on Social Movements[…]

The highest priority is to remove all buckthorn plants with berries. Female buckthorn plants produce berries when they reach maturity.The berries contain seeds which will remain viable in the soil for 5 to 7 years. Removing female plants stops future seed production. Remove the buckthorn surrounding native plants and trees. Native trees, shrubs and forbs are important for Read more about Prioritizing Removal of Buckthorn[…]

The Friends of the Mukwonago River have held several successful committee meetings over the past few weeks to further our mission and strategic plan.  We have enlisted volunteers to work on these committees and would love your input as well. The five committees are fundraising, education, communications, finance and advocacy/river protection.  Please notify us if Read more about Friends hold several successful committee meetings[…]

Happy birthday and we hope you can hang around.  The Clean Water Act of 1972 provides protection for our waters.  For kids, Hurray for the Clean Water Act.

A new global analysis finds world’s rivers in a crisis state. The report, published Sept. 30 in the journal Nature, is the first to simultaneously account for cumulative detrimental effects.

Ducks Unlimited,  a partner with WDNR, the Friends and others has been awarded a $1M NAWCA grant.  Some of these funds are intended for restoration and purchases in the Mukwonago River watershed. We are hoping this project will continue to move forward. Kudos to Ducks Unlimited for managing these grants. The North American Wetlands Conservation Act Read more about NAWCA Grant Funded for SE Wisconsin[…]

What might you find in a prairie remnant? Community types. Private landowners in the watershed have remnant prairie and oak savanna on their properties. Educating  people about the significance of these areas because of their rarity is of interest to the Friends. “The prairies of Wisconsin include some of the most interesting though least widely Read more about Prairie Remnants in the Mukwonago River Watershed[…]

The Mukwonago IBI summary completed annually by John Lyons shows the Mukwonago River fishery over several years.  Great report. Fish catches were above average in 2011. The number of species captured (44) was the highest recorded since the monitoring began in 2003, and the total number of fish (3326) was the third highest. The catches Read more about Mukwonago River Biotic Fish Survey[…]

The Friends have finalized the Friends Strategic Plan for 2011-2015.  We thank those of you who volunteered to assist us with this very important road map for our future.  We are very excited to start implementing this plan, and look forward to your continued participation. The 2011- 2015 Strategic Plan, which aligns with the organization’s Read more about Strategic Plan Final[…]