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Sugar River
From Madison to Mt. Horeb to Belleville, and everywhere inbetween...
"The USRWA serves as a forum for the preservation and enhancement of the watershed resources through an impartial partnership among diverse community interests"
We are a grassroots, self-sustaining, 501c3 non-profit conservation organization. The Upper Sugar River Watershed Association consists of those who live, work or play in the watershed. We have a board of directors, have a paid membership and are able to complete many beneficial conservation projects with our own funds. We are considered to be a hands-on, project group.
The Upper Sugar River Watershed, with a drainage area of approximately 170 square miles (109,404 acres) and 115 stream miles, is located in Dane County in southern Wisconsin. It is rich in resources, including fisheries, wildlife habitat (including rare and endangered species), native plant communities (many in decline), and recreational opportunities
We are always looking for volunteers to help us with our exciting projects. We frequently have canoe outings, clear waterways, help restore habitat and perform field studies. We have lots of hands-on projects which are always fun and always benefit the communities. Give us a call to see how you can help!
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Tonight's Board Meeting POSTPONED until Jan 30. |
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Due to concerns about the weather, the Board of Directors meeting originally scheduled for Monday, Jan 23 will be postponed until Monday, Jan 30. The meeting will take place at 7:00pm in the Mt. Horeb office, located at 207 East Main Street. |
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2012 Annual Meeting & Open House set for Sunday, February 19 |
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Please join us for the 2012 Annual Meeting & Open House!
When: Sunday, Februrary 19
1:00-4:00PM
Where: Campus of Epic Systems in Verona
Delphi Room, Andromeda Bldg
1979 Milky Way, Verona, WI 53593
Click for map & parking instructions.
Please arrive early to socialize with fellow members and our Board of Directors, enjoy refreshments, and renew your membership if you have not already done so. Also keep in mind that several Directors are up for re-election this year. If yourself or someone you know is interested in serving on our volunteer Board of Directors, please consider nominating them at the meeting.
We are excited to announce that at this year’s Annual Meeting we will be showing the film “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time.” The film explores Leopold’s enduring influence on modern conservation efforts by delving into projects aimed at connecting local people to their landscape. Following the film, we will foster an open discussion to share questions and ideas about how we can continue to embody Leopold’s teachings within our local watershed. We hope to have members of the local farming community join us for this event to discuss how Leopold’s “land ethic” idea is being utilized today on Wisconsin’s agricultural lands, and what we can do as a community to ensure clean and healthy rivers for many years to come.
Prior to the film USRWA President Pat Downing will present the annual “Candle on the Water Award” to a laudable individual who has done extraordinary work within the watershed in the past year. I want to extend a personal thank you to everyone who has volunteered his or her time and effort to keep the Sugar River beautiful. In 2011 we had record-breaking turnouts at our river clean up days, and we hope to top that in 2012!
USRWA would not be able to host events like this without the help of our dedicated volunteers. If you are available to help out before, during, or after the event please call Megan at 437-7707. All volunteers will receive a free USRWA tee shirt made from recycled cotton |
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Blue Mounds Area Project Lecture Series |
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One week from tonight...
• A Geologic Romp through the Driftless Area
Dr. Richard Slaughter, UW Geology Museum Director
Thursday, January 26th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location:Wisconsin Geological and Natural History's Research Collections and Education Center, 211 S. Blue Mounds St. in Mt. Horeb
Directions: Heading south on Blue Mounds St. from West Main Street it's the first building past the Military Ridge State Bike Trail heading down the hill.
This talk will explore the geology of southwestern Wisconsin and what makes it so special. While this region is known for having been spared from glaciers during ice ages, there is so much more to its geologic history. This is your chance to learn more about the rock layers, caves, fossils, and mines of the Driftless Area. This event will be held at the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History's Research Collections and Education Center, located at 211 S. Blue Mounds St. in Mt. Horeb where we held an event in 2010 on springs and groundwater. Heading south on Blue Mounds St. from West Main Street it's the first building past the Military Ridge State Bike Trail heading down the hill.
Free and open to the public. |
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Green Drinks @ the Great Dane Brew Pub |
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Our next opportunity to gather with other green-minded folks will soon be upon us. Come and network, simply shoot the breeze, or just enjoy a cold one in the good company of Madison Green Drinks. One block from the Capitol.
Wednesday, December 7, 5:00 PM
Great Dane Brew Pub
123 East Doty Street
Corner of Doty and King Streets
Just one diagonal block from the Capitol Square
http://www.greatdanepub.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=40
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