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Potential high-voltage line crossing the Rock River Basin

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

Please read this written statement from our board about the BECI Project: Midcontinent Grid Solutions Wisconsin, LLC, has proposed building a large, high-voltage line through central Wisconsin, the so-called BECI [...]

Check Your Furry Hunting Companions This Season

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

By Lizzy Reitzloff, Stream Monitoring and AIS Coordinator Time and time again, we have seen how dedicated hunters are in protecting the health of future waterfowl populations. Cleaning boats and [...]

Free Tree Plantings in Beloit: The Essential Benefits of Trees

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

By: Rhiannon Erhardt, Urban Forestry and Water Resources Outreach Specialist ——————————- If you live in the city or town of Beloit don’t miss this opportunity! Rock River Coalition is giving [...]

RRC Executive Director Talks with Sustain Jefferson

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

Thank you to Sustain Jefferson for your interest in our work! View our presentation here. [...]

Jefferson County Soil Builders: Farming with the Future in Mind

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

By: Garrett Hopkins, Communications Specialist “Above all else, farmers listen to other farmers.” This quote from lifelong Jefferson County farmer Scott Schultz sums up the power of producer-led land and [...]

RRC’s Newest Chapter: Whitewater Creek Coalition

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

Written by: Garrett Hopkins, Communications Specialist, Rock River Coalition The Rock River Basin is filled with rivers, lakes and streams that provide priceless natural diversity to the region; it’s also [...]

Use Your Muscles… to Help the Mussels!

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

By Rhiannon Erhardt, Urban Forestry and Water Resources Outreach Specialist Heavy spring flooding causes issues along the river; large rain events can sweep away shorelines and cause damage to our [...]

Protect Your Trout Streams: Clean Gear Matters

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

By Lizzy Reitzloff, Stream Monitoring and Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator General inland trout season opened earlier this month— as you pull on your waders, load up your tackle box, and [...]

A School Forest at Riverside Middle School

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

By Rhiannon Erhardt and Garrett Hopkins Watertown, Wis. – This spring, Rock River Coalition is partnering with The City of Watertown Forester, students and staff from Riverside Middle School to [...]

Strong Wisconsin support for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Rhiannon Erhardt

Strong Wisconsin support for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Jan 30, 2026 | Find the original letter here. Wisconsin support is growing for the federal Floodplain [...]