Kudos!

Since 2002, the University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have recognized exemplary work in volunteer stream monitoring in Wisconsin with the Volunteer Stream Monitoring Awards Program.

RRC Board Takes Action on Budget Concerns

The Rock River Coalition Board recently reviewed the Governor’s 2015-2017 State Budget proposal and identified several concerns to the health of the Rock River Basin (see link below). The Board

Essential Guide to Paddling the Parks Available

The new publication of the National Park Service titled Essential Guide to Paddling the Parks features the 18 water trails currently designated into the National Water Trails System. Click on

WI DNR FAQ on koi herpes in the Rock River

Interested in learning more about this summer’s koi herpes outbreak in the Rock River? Wisconsin DNR has produced a great Koi Herpes Virus FAQ (pdf). Click on link to learn

Wheel Against the Weeds – 2nd Annual

Join biking enthusiasts and nature lovers for this 30 mile educational bike ride through scenic Rock County! Registration Fees $25 Early Bird (by Sept. 1) $60 Early Bird Family Maximum* (by Sept. 1) $35

Stoneflies and Mayflies and Midges. Oh My!

At the Confluence of stream and lake monitors in March, the stream monitors honed their aquatic insect identification skills.  Participants were also delighted to view videos of some cool stream critters.  Kris Stepenuck,

2014 Confluence – Join us!

oin us for the 2014 Confluence: A Gathering of Lake and Stream Volunteer Monitors at the Fitchburg Community Center on March 29th. The Confluence is our annual event to learn

RRC Works to Develop Two New Chapters

Both Groups in Waterloo and Johnson Creek are exploring becoming a Chapter of the Rock River Coalition. Meetings coming up February 4 & 5. Chapters work under the umbrella of

Rock River Coalition President’s Message

On behalf of the Rock River Coalition Board of Directors, I am happy to welcome you to our new website! With the leadership of Marsha Vomastic, our volunteer webmaster, and