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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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Important Dates for your Summer Calendar!! |
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Operation Fresh Start crews: all crews will meet at ~9am. Meeting place will depend on previous day's progress. I'll keep interested parties in the loop about where to meet.
Tuesday May 29
Wednesday May 30
Thursday May 31
Monday June 4
Monday June 18
Tuesday June 19
Wednesday June 20
Thursday June 21
Aquatic Invasive Species Training:
Saturday June 30 - Lake Belle View -- noon-3:30pm. Please RSVP via email to
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Come learn how to identify invasive species in the Sugar River corridor! You can monitor these plants when you are out canoeing and angling this summer!
River Trail Work Days: all work days start at 9:00am and end at 1:00pm at Paoli Park
Saturday July 7
Saturday July 21 (date subject to change)
Saturday August 4
Paddle & Pig Out in Paoli: 8:30am-3:30pm in Paoli Park
Saturday August 18
Don't miss this FREE event on the Sugar River! Canoe trips leaving at 9am, noon, and 3pm. Arrive early to sign up for a trip and enjoy numerous other activities throughout the day. |
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Paddle the Sugar River - May 20 |
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Anyone up for paddling this weekend? Email Shannon at
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to join the fun! Participants must have their own boats or be able to rent from Sugar River Sports in Belleville. |
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Plant Sale Fundraiser This Saturday! |
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An annual plant sale fundraiser is coming up soon. If you have donations, please bring your identified plants to Midvale School, 502 Carimar Dr starting Wednesday, May 9th - Friday May 11th. There will be an area off from the south parking lot with a plant sale drop off sign. Thanks!
The annual Plant Sale, sponsored by the Healthy Lawn Team and the Midvale School and Community Gardens will take place:
Saturday, May 12th
9 a.m. to 1 p.m
Midvale Elementary, 502 Carimar Drive
We need you to dig out and donate perennial flowers, ornamental grasses, bulbs, herbs and started vegetables. Please contact Claire Gervais at
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or by calling 233-8455 (leave a message) if you have plants to donate or if you can volunteer your time. Also, plan to attend the event to expand your garden!
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Job opening with Dane County Parks |
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There is a Naturalist Program Coordinator LTE position available through Dane County Parks. This position includes working ~16 hours/week from June 1, 2012 to Oct. 31, 2012. The position description is attached and application materials are available at: <http://jobs.countyofdane.com/applications.aspx>
This is a new staff position created to work with the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area (FOCSRA), Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, Dane County Parks staff and other stakeholders on public education and outreach efforts on natural resources within the Capital Springs Recreation Area, an area over 3000 acres that covers portions of the City of Fitchburg, City of Madison, Town of Madison, City of Monona, Town of Blooming Grove, and Town of Dunn.
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