2021 Events

The journey to making running water walk

July 7, 2021: The group met for the first time in the shadow of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Camp and the site of the nation’s first watershed project to discuss the flooding and conservation issues facing the Coon Creek Watershed. (Photo courtesy of Monique Hassman)

August 4, 2021: The group meets again, identified goals, began a grant application, and discussed how to reach out to more people from diverse backgrounds to become involved.

September 1, 2021: The group met in the Coon Valley Veterans Memorial Park and chose a name, the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council. This name pays homage to the history of the Coon Creek Watershed, embeds the acronym CCC, and conveys the interest in involving the whole community.

September 29, 2021: Cover crop demonstration and the 12-year journey from tillage to conservation practices to reduce soil erosion and mitigate flooding. The Council applied for a DATCP grant. (Photo courtesy of Monique Hassman)

November 3, 2021: Conversations after the presentations on Agriculture Enterprise Areas and drone seeding at the Coon Valley Village Hall. This meeting marks the beginning of strategic planning. (Photo courtesy of Monique Hassman)

December 1, 2021: Council meeting at the Coon Valley Conservation Club to learn about the drone seeding experiment and to discuss the vision and mission statements of the Council. (Photo courtesy of Monique Hassman)