A 1000 Friends of Wisconsin survey reveals the dire need for continuing public education about water issues in Wisconsin. See the results in a Journal/Sentinel Op Ed piece by Sweet Water.

Incredible landscape architect interviewed on designing with water in American Society of Landscape Architects.   Lecture at UWM February 11, 4:30 pm, Architecture and Urban Planning Building, Lecture Hall 170. Interview with Herbert Dreiseitl on designing with water in The Dirt. Dreiseitl. The Promise Of Water.

A Portland pioneer in the market for renewable energy certificates is taking the same concept to wetland restoration.  BEF builds a new model for water offsets. Through the program, the foundation has active water restoration projects in Oregon and Montana. The projects are vetted by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

2010-11 Newsletter See what the Friends of the Mukwonago River has been active with this past year. We have been doing the behind the scenes work to make  your organization sustainable over the next 10 years, protecting and enhancing our pristine river system.  We are growing the organizational infrastructure, enhancing our member database,  doing watershed Read more about The Friends 2010-11 newsletter hot off the presses![…]

Milwaukee show opens Friday, January 28th, 5:00-8:00 pm.   Union Art Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Watershed: Art, Activism, and Community Engagement addresses the shifting ecological and political dimensions of water. Check out this exhibition.

Article from the Harvard Business Review suggests that it’s a resource that very few of us think actively about managing. Maybe we need to. Andrew Winston and Will Sarni suggest businesses ask themselves about their relationship with water.

2011 is the year of the turtle. Turtles are disappearing from the planet faster than any other group of animal. Today, over 40% of turtle species are identified as threatened with extinction. We can raise turtle awareness and help preserve this species and many others by thoughtful stewardship. Enjoy a wonderful year throughout 2011. We Read more about The Friends of the Mukwonago River wish everyone a very happy and productive 2011[…]

How are we doing? Union of Concerned Scientists’ Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions 1. Defend Americans from unsafe drugs, toys and other products by requiring that federal agency leaders protect employees who blow the whistle when science is misused. 2. Allow the public access to tremendous scientific resources by letting government scientists tell us what Read more about Powerful science based 2009 resolutions for our government to protect its people[…]

Tips from our good friends at Sweetwater, low salt usage to protect your water resources.  Shovel early, shovel often. Try sand where possible. Protect your treasured landscaping.

There are many opportunities in the watershed for you to get outdoors and help the species, habitat and restoration projects in the watershed. The Nature Conservancy has work parties several times a month at their sites.  Look for TNC volunteer days. View our calendar for other work parties within the watershed. We always appreciate your Read more about Volunteering Opportunities in the Mukwonago River Watershed[…]

A number of  private landowners in our watershed are managing native restorations on their properties to enhance wildlife, birds, butterflies and native plants.  Kudos to the Landowner Incentive Program, the WI Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Endangered Species, and generous landowners here and throughout the state for their incredible dedication to this important task Read more about Empowered landowners restore properties in the Mukwonago River Watershed[…]

Thank you to all of you who became members, renewed memberships, and made contributions to support the Friends’ mission this year. We hope to gain your continued support as donors, volunteers, and Friends as we work throughout the next year to grow our organization and continue our work in the very pristine Mukwonago River Watershed.  Read more about A Special Thank You to Our Friends[…]