ACTION STORIES
What does it take?
See how landowners and farm operators are shifting
to reach production and water quality goals across the basin.
Growing Grassroots Change: Farmer-led conservation is getting a little help from its friends
Conserve Together: Farmers talking with neighbors is prime driver of success across watersheds
Proving Collaboration Is Possible
A model for farmer-driven watershed improvement now asks, “What next?”
Addressing Water Quality Connects Neighbors In Blackhawk Creek Watershed
Root Causes, Root Solutions
Working Together Locally For Farms, Streams and Prosperous Communities
Farmers Lead For Healthier Soil and Water
One Missouri Farmer Steps Up To Connect Neighbors, Agencies, and Policy Makers
A Case For Collaborative Planning
Shared Work
We need all kinds of expertise to renew our streams, farms, and communities.
Day by day, these people are reweaving our stories and habits on the land. They bring data, farming expertise, knowledge of land and water, good tools, communications skills, business sense, and love for people and place.
Trempeuleau, WI
Water planner, Whitewater farmer-led
council coordinator
La Crosse, WI
Archeologist, conservationist
Lewiston, MN
Farmer, watershed district manager
Altura, MN
Farmers, engineers, biofuels advocates
Leland, IA
Landowners, conservation stewards
St. Paul, MN
Writer, producer, listener, documentarian
Naperville, IL
Paddler, river advocate, ag business leader
Winona, MN
Fisher, paddler, motorboater, publisher of only indie river magazine in the world
St. Charles, MN
Farmer, teacher, volunteer water quality monitor
Pelham, MA
Designer, illustrator, kayaker
Winona, MN
Forester
Brownsville, MN
River ecologist, fisherman, author, advocate
Rochester, MN
Geologist, kayaker, collaborator
Holmen, WI
Accountant, river rat, outreach lead
Winona, MN
Planner, economic development lead
Rochester, MN
Gardener, hiker, kayaker, camper, family adventurer, watershed project manager
Onalaska, WI
Fisher, kayaker, erosion control specialist, NASECA board member
Winona, MN
Fisher, IT specialist, advocate
Montevideo, MN
Paddler, floodplain forest explorer, conversation starter, friend to explorers
Jefferson City, MO
Biologist, River-lover, proud steward
La Crosse, WI
Business manager, sustainability advocate
St. Charles, MN
Business owner
Brownsville, MN
Painter, biologist, advocate
Rollingstone, MN
Real estate broker, mayor, watershed district manager
Preston, MN
Land stewards
Coon Valley, WI
Business leader, farmer, grazing advocate, veteran
Winona, MN
Educator, ag production
La Crosse, WI
Business owner, landscape architect
Genoa, WI
Excavator, trail builder, outdoor enthusiast
Lanesboro, MN
Communicators, workers, gardeners, placemakers
La Crosse, WI
Landscape architect, gardener, horticulture program lead, kayaker
La Crosse, WI
Dad, landscaper, paddler, cross country-skier
Rollingstone, MN
Farmer, outdoor activities enthusiast
Madison, WI
Scientist, fisher, conservationist
Ames, IA
Biologist, watershed project manager, conservationist
Kirksville, MO
Scientist, conservationist
Des Moines, IA
Scientist, gardener, angler, project manager, conservationist
New Ulm, MN
Fish biologist, project manager, fisher, conservationist
Columbia, MO
GIS specialist, scientist, gardener, paddler, fisher
Des Moines, IA
Fish biologist, project manager, conservationist
Carbondale, IL
Forester, project manager, conservationist
La Crosse, WI
Fisher, traveler, gardener, advocat
Saint James, MN
Farmer, crop consultant, conservationist, advocat
Bangor, WI
Biologist, fisher, hiker, paddler, camper
Work Deserves Recognition
If you know someone working to restore
our streams, farms, and fish
—professionally, at home, or as a volunteer—
send us a photo via Instagram:
OR
Email a photo and identifying info to:
connect@fishersandfarmers.org