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Habitat Restoration Specialist: April 14th
Kurt Brownell, a Na
tural Resource Specialist, will speak on his lifetime of battling invasives and protecting native species in the Midwest. Please join Friends of the Black River on April 14th as Kurt Brownell shares his in depth knowledge of Wisconsin plants found in our prairies and floodplains. Meet at 7:00 PM, in the CCU Community Room, Black River Falls.
Dan Helsel Nomnates Friends of the Black River for River Grant Award
March 9, 2010
Dan Helsel, Western River Basin Supervisor recently wrote to Christina Anderson and Tom Nowakowski of DNR grants:
"I’m pleased to nominate the Friends of the Black River organization for the 10th Anniversary River Grant award in recognition of their wonderful contributions to river and watershed stewardship in Jackson and surrounding counties. The FBR formed in 2003 with strong leadership of a handful of people who simply treasured the Black River and its watershed. This core group of people, with some assistance from DNR and Jackson County, guided the formation of a “citizen-led organization dedicated to enhancing the Black River and its watershed.”
Support to organize and charter the FBR was initiated with two River Planning Grants awarded to Jackson County. The core group of FBR directors relied on the resources provided by these grants to prepare newsletters, hold open forums, support river clean ups and prepare by-laws and obtain 501C classification. Success has followed the organization since 2003 with continued support of multiple river grants.
Read more: Dan Helsel Nomnates Friends of the Black River for River Grant Award
FBR Annual Snowshoe Hike February 21, 2010
FBR Annual Snowshoe Hike February 21, at the East bank trail at 1:00 PM
This is a popular winter family event. Enjoy winter vistas of the Black River. Meet at the Ho Chunk water treatment plant at the end of Wa Ka Ja Huk Rd., best found by taking Mission Road north off Hwy 54 and turning left on Pettibone Pass. Snowshoes available for rent at Moe’s Hardware.
Call 284-4117 or 896-4901 for more information, or contact us.
For a list of all Friends of the Black River Upcoming Events, see Eventsl
Charlie Luthin of the NRFW featured at January FBR meeting
Director of Resources Foundation Spoke to Local River Group
By Pat McKnight
Charlie Luthin, executive director of the NRFW, brought the concept of the endowment fund to members the Friends of the Black River (FBR). Luthin was the featured speaker at the FBR Jan. 13 meeting.
“This is a permanent source of funding for various park properties around the state,” said Luthin. “We have all these public lands and no money for them. It’s really sad, and it’s getting worse.”
The NRFW’s mission is to find ways to bring private funding to be used for public conservation projects. The organization has been developing an endowment for five years to create a permanent revenue source.
Read more: Charlie Luthin of the NRFW featured at January FBR meeting
9/17/2009 RCPA Cleans Up Again
Highway 27 north of Shamrock has clean roadsides thanks to the efforts of Robinson Creek Preservation Association members. A chilly morning and overcast skies didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of seven folks who donned gloves and orange safety vests to collect debris from the ditches.
Dedicated to conservation, RCPA members then used organizer Bill Steele’s pickup truck bed to sort their haul. Plastic, glass, aluminum and metal will all be recycled.
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