Coon Creek Community Watershed Council Inc.
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Welcome to our comprehensive news hub, where you can access all of the latest news, interviews, and press releases related to the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council. Compiled here is a range of resources to keep you up-to-date with our latest developments, initiatives, and achievements. From newspaper articles to television interviews and press releases, you can find it all here in one convenient location.
Our news tab will keep you updated on all of the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council’s conservation efforts and practices, completed projects, and more. If you’re curious about our organization, we invite you to explore the resources below and discover the latest news and insights about our work.
Coon Creek Confluence to celebrate water, conservation, and community
Our third annual Coon Creek Confluence watershed celebration is approaching quickly! Join us 11-5:00 Saturday May 3rd at Timber…
Farm Bill Biologist to Answer Federal Programming Questions at April Watershed Council Meeting
Luke Romance, Regional Farm Bill Biologist with Pheasants Forever, will discuss some of those practices and answer other questions…
Joint Council Meeting Highlights Tools for Watershed Organizers and Soil Test Results
Lake conservation and watershed organizers groups across Wisconsin have a wide range of resources to turn to as they navigate…
Recent Stories
Sept 25, 2024 – Wisconsin Watch | The fate of thousands of US dams hangs in the balance, leaving rural communities with hard choices
Feb 23, 2024 – Vernon Reporter | Coon Creek Community Watershed Council receives funding for watershed planning
Feb 13, 2024 – Modern Farmer | On the Ground with the Midwest Farmers Going All-In On Agroforestry
Feb 2, 2024 – WPR | Public comments open on Coon Creek dams proposal
Jan 30, 2024 – Vernon Reporter | Residents in Coon Creek and the West Fork Kickapoo watersheds show up in large numbers for dam decommissioning meetings
Jan 30, 2024 – swnews4u.com | Local citizens weigh in on proposal to decommission flood control dams
Jan 19, 2024 – La Crosse Tribune | Public input sought on $12M proposal to decommission dams in Vernon and Monroe counties
Jan 2, 2024 – Vernon Reporter | Vernon County farm recognized by NRCS for conservation practices
Sept 11, 2023 – NACD | Wisconsin’s Coon Creek Watershed Project Celebrates 90 Year Anniversary
Sept 11, 2023 – La Crosse Tribune | Legacy of conservation celebrated in the Coon Creek Watershed
Sept 10, 2023 – News 8 | Coon Creek Watershed Project is celebrating its 90th anniversary
Sept 8, 2023 – WPR | Coon Creek Watershed celebrated at 90th anniversary
May 25, 2023 – Nancy Wedwick Cook Creek Comunity Water Shed Council
Apr 21, 2023 – Region once again lighting a ‘conservation fire’
2022-2021 Press
December 8, 2022 – Rep. Oldenburg: Oldenburg congratulates local watersheds on grant awards
December 6, 2022 – DATCP Awards $1 Million in Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants to 43 Groups
November 2, 2022 – Community water-shed council seeking stories
October 20, 2022 – Watershed Council learns about farm carbon opportunities
September 22, 2022 – Coon Creek Watershed Council celebrates one-year anniversary
August 18, 2022 – Watershed Council learns about benefits of managed grazing
Jan 20, 2022 – Watershed Council hears about small dams
Oct 14, 2021 – Watershed Council discusses land management and soil health
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