Welcome to the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association's website. The USRWA serves as a forum for the preservation and enhancement of the watershed resources through an impartial partnership among diverse community interests.
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What's a watershed?

A watershed is an area of land that drains into a marsh, stream, river, lake or groundwater when it rains or snows. Rain or melting snow runs down hills and ridges that determine the borders of a watershed into a network of streams. Homes, farms, prairies, forests, villages, cities and more are located within watersheds. Watersheds can cross county, state, and even international borders. They vary in shape and size from millions of square miles to an acre or two or three.

 

Where and what is the Upper Sugar River Watershed?

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's rich in resources, including fisheries, wildlife habitat (including rare and endangered species), native plant communities (many in decline), flood protection, and recreational opportunities. Click here or on the map at right to view a larger image.

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Small map of the Upper Sugar River Watershed. Click to go to a larger map.
 
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What's the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association, and how did it come about?

USRWA came into existence because of the Upper Sugar River Initiative. Through a grant form the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Upper Sugar River Initiative was formed, joining local government, natural resource agencies, private organizations, community groups, and volunteers. The Initiative identified water resource concerns in the watershed to develop an action plan. As part of the their action plan, the Upper Sugar River Initiative sponsored the formation of the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association. more...

The USRWA's Strategic Plan

What the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association needs...

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USRWA's areas of concern:

Information, Education, and Outreach
Stormwater Management & Construction Site Erosion Control
Soil and Water Quality/Riparian Zone Issues
Other Environmental/Conservation Issues
Institutional Issues
Recreation

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DNR streamside demonstration.

 


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Contact the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association at:
207 East Main Street • PO Box 314 • Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Phone: (608) 437-7707 • Email: execdr@usrwa.org

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Last Updated: March 13, 2008