Our Mission
Our mission is to educate and provide opportunities for people of diverse interests to work together to improve environmental, recreational, cultural and economic resources of the Rock River Basin.
Our Vision
We envision a community that is inspired to take collective action to protect and improve our resources for all, now and in the future in the Rock River Basin. Our vision includes clean waters; plentiful native fish and wildlife; accessible opportunities for recreation; and vibrant sustainable cities, towns, farms, prairies, wetlands, forests and cultural sites.
Rock River Coalition Values
- Stewardship: We are all connected by the land, water and wildlife. Thus, we have a responsibility to engage and inspire people to take care of them.
- Diversity: We are driven to develop a community of advocates who advance access, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Collaboration: We are committed to collective efforts and collaborative partnerships focused on short- and long-term actions and aspirations.
- Science: We are guided by evidence-based research and informed decision-making.
- Education: We are dedicated to sharing information for people to learn about Rock River Basin’s diverse assets.
- Exploration: We cultivate experiences and opportunities that tap into a spirit of curiosity and exploration so all can experience nature where we live, learn, work, and play.
Meet Our Team
Executive Director
Becca Dymzarov (She/her)
Email: Becca@rockrivercoalition.org
About Becca
Stream Monitoring and AIS Coordinator
Lizzy Reitzloff (She/her)
Email: Lizzy@rockrivercoalition.org
About Lizzy
GIS Project Coordinator
Addie Schlussel (She/her)
Email: Addie@rockrivercoalition.org
About Addie
Communications, Events, and Outreach Coordinator
Brooke Alexander (She/her)
Email: Brooke@rockrivercoalition.org
About Brooke
Administrative Assistant
Sue Heffron (She/her)
Email: info@rockrivercoalition.org
About Sue
Communications Specialist
Garrett Hopkins (He/him)
About Garrett
Board of Directors
Director, Pangea (GIS Center)
Department of Geography and Geology
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-472-5126
Email: compase@uww.edu
Water Resources Management Specialist
Jefferson Cty Land & Water Conservation Dept
311 S Center Ave, Room 113
Jefferson WI 53549-1701
Phone: 920-674-7121
Member at Large (2020-2022)
Member at Large (2022-2026)
Member at Large (2023-2026)
Member at Large (2023-2026)
Member at Large (2023-2026)
Montgomery Baker (2018-2023)
Advisors to the Board
Water Resources Management Specialist – Senior
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Phone: 608-275-3247
Email: Michael.Sorge@wisconsin.gov
TMDL Project Manager – Southern District
3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711-5397
Phone: 608-275-3471
Email: MarkS.Riedel@wisconsin.gov