Thank you to all those who came to our annual meeting and to Bernadette Williams, WDNR who gave an interesting and entertaining talk on invasives from a forest perspective. There are many, they are frightening, and we all need to learn about them and deal with them on our properties. Friends will have more information Read more about Thank you, Attendees[…]
Our presentation last night was excellent, very informative, and helpful to the landowners who have this invasive and others on their property. The two speakers’ presentations are under the Science tab, under Resources. Kudos to Laura Giese and Jacki Lewis for keeping our guests informed and engaged. Thank you to Barb Holtz for carrying this event Read more about Excellent Got Buckthorn? Presentation[…]
Do not forget our Annual Meeting March 15, Mukwonago Community Library, 9:30a.m. -12p.m. Bernadette Williams, Invasive Species Specialist featured speaker. “New Invasives on the Horizon” Whether you’re battling an aquatic or terrestrial invasive it’s important to learn what you have, how to battle it, and know what’s on the way. Learn about our upcoming revisions Read more about Annual Member Meeting[…]
SE Wisconsin Fox River Commission funded Kettle Moraine Natural History Association to assist WDNR with removal of seven culverts along the Mukwonago River which was completed in 2013 by WDNR and volunteers from many organizations and groups. Mukwonago River Update November 2013
Your gift is vital to Friends’ success. Please donate to further our mission today! We are a member organization which needs your financial donation to help us achieve our goals. Please become a Member at the level you can contribute. Your contributions ensure our success. We are a tax exempt non profit organized under section Read more about Become a Member Today[…]
November is the month we acknowledge the volunteers who make our work possible throughout the year. We could not do it without your help and we appreciate your valuable time and effort. Our Board of Directors is all volunteer and they steer us as we meet our goals and objectives. We have five active committees Read more about Thank You Volunteers[…]
Please help us to support our generous sponsors of the Watershed Awareness Weekend. Huge thanks also to our four fantastic speakers (Jayne Jenks, Heidi Natura, Craig Helker, Paul Sandgren, and Andrew Notbohm) and our wonderful volunteers.
Project RED manual. The Nature Conservancy is hosting a local Riverine Early Detectors (RED) classroom training and paddle on June 25. During the free training, Anna Moyer and Tina Wolbers, WDNR will teach you to monitor your river by canoe, kayak, or on foot for species of concern. The protocols are easy and fun. Along with invasive Read more about Project RED Training at Lulu Lake Preserve[…]
2nd Annual Watershed Pancake Breakfast A Fundraising event for the Friends of the Mukwonago River to support the Mukwonago River watershed by means of education, preservation and restoration. Lake Beulah Yacht Club N9220 East Shore Road East Troy, Wisconsin 53120 Pancakes with sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, juice and coffee – $15 ~Kid’s $10 June 2, 2013 Read more about 2nd Annual Watershed Pancake Breakfast – Fundraiser[…]
Eric Howden, a Mukwonago River watershed dweller since 2004, has become our Watershed Coordinator. Eric is married to Gina, and they have two children, one of whom attends Eagleville School, a Mukwonago School District Charter school with an environmental education focus, where Eric chairs the PTO Green Team committee. Eric has a very diverse background Read more about Welcome Eric Howden, Watershed Coordinator[…]
The Friends are looking for Citizen Scientists to help us with stream monitoring on a long term basis. Habitat Assessment is just one of the many aspects that determine stream health. You can become a Water Action Volunteer and periodically assess your watershed. Check this UWEX WAV site for more information. There are several programs that Read more about Citizen Water Quality Monitoring[…]
The Friends’ 2012 Newsletter with our 2012 events and accomplishments is available under Newsletters here. We are now entering our 14th year and have much exciting work ahead in 2013. Two grants to complete, a new Watershed Coordinator for the next phase of our growth, master planning at the Mukwonago River Unit and Lulu Lake, and much Read more about Friends’ 2012 Newsletter[…]